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Darwin’s Demons

Friday, August 15, 2014 Does this look like a happy man? Obviously not. It’s Charles Darwin, whose theory of evolution in The Origin of Species established the idea that all species came from common ancestors, and that humans were not a unique and differentiated creation of God. Though baptized Anglican, he was essentially raised a …

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Robin Williams

Thursday, August 14, 2014 In age of foul-mouthed comedians whose stock-and-trade is four-letter expletives to stun already desensitized audiences, Robin Williams could have them laughing with just his quick wit and zaniness. As a clown, an alien, or a genie, he delighted all ages. Those who knew him and have paid tribute have universally said …

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Robin Williams’ Demons

Tuesday, August 12, 2014   “We know that he had demons.” I didn’t say that. An E! Entertainment TV channel host said that last night, using a figurative metaphor. I was watching. I’d just heard the news that actor and comedian Robin Williams had been found dead. Suicide. He apparently asphyxiated himself. I quickly turned …

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Black Jesus?

Friday, August 8, 2014 The problem isn’t that he’s black, but that he spouts profanity, liberally uses the N word, and demeans many things that Christians in common hold sacred. Aaron McGruder and Mike Clatenburg, co-creators of the new Adult Swim TV channel series about a present-day Christ living in Compton, CA, had better be …

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Israel and Gaza

Monday, August 4, 2014 In recent weeks the world has been transfixed on warfare in Ukraine and Gaza. The latter, where the Palestinian Hamas faction has launched destructive missiles toward Israel, has suffered the full force of Jewish retaliation. The result is that nearly 2,000 citizens of Gaza have died and world public opinion has …

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Parents in Prison

Friday, August 1, 2014 It’s something we seldom hear about. What happens to the kids if mom, or dad, is arrested and goes to jail? It’s happening more and more. The statistics are horrifying. In the U. S. 1.7 million children have at least one parents in prison. Include local jails and the number is …

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Superstar Canceled

Thursday, July 31, 2014 Original poster advertising rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar.   It’s over, and not soon enough for me. The North American arena tour of the blasphemous rock opera “Jesus Christ Superstar” has been canceled. Accusations and lawsuits are flying. The cast was planned as a strange mix of profane punker “Johnny Rotten” …

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The Witch You Paid For

Wednesday, July 30, 2014 Popular witchcraft book.   In the 60’s Margot Adler was a social activist, druggie, and political radical. In the 80’s onward, she was an outspoken occultist and national proponent of witchcraft. She was herself a witch in the Gardner mode, and an “elder” in the Covenant of the Goddess. [See my …

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Tom Petty’s Pettiness

Tuesday, July 29, 2014 Long-time rock star, Tom Petty. I’ve always liked most of Tom Petty’s music. It’s not that he’s a great singer. He isn’t. But his songs have that certain feel, and a hook you can’t get out of your head. My favorite? “I Won’t Back Down.” To me, it sort of a …

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