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Years ago, I was at an ecumenical clergy gathering, and the subject of the pope came up in the conversation. I can’t remember the topic, but I said that I…

The idea that good fences make for good neighbors is one of those half-truths that we have perpetuated in this country. First, though; I have always believed that borders exist…

In a recent legal case, a farmer from East Lansing, Michigan, was awarded a small amount of money in damages and a large amount in legal fees for defending his…

Let me put it out there – I love God. That said, I recently had a conversation with a colleague about what loving God means, and then the very next…

If you told me when I was in seminary that we would be dealing with After School Satan Clubs (which don’t worship Satan, by the way), I am not sure…

I have always been a big fan of Sci-Fi Fantasy, and one of the central ideas that permeates much of this genre is the balance of good and evil. If…

I love Christmas – real Christmas. I love the depth of the stories about the great faith of Mary and Joseph. the decisions made and the odds that were against…

I have always believed in ethical and moral compromise. I am thoroughly committed to the belief that there is a middle ground for almost every issue. This is the only…

Last week I presented a program about the church being kinder; it was made great by the 50+ attendees who really engaged in conversation and, I think, a little soul-searching.…

Last night a fairly large group gathered at the corner of 5th Street and Penn St. in Reading, PA to light a large Menorah. It was especially important to me…