Jesus and War
A pastor, who is also a friend, is speaking this Sunday in his church on "Jesus and war," and asked me for my thoughts. First of all I commend him for...
Category: Religion
Pentecost Envisions Universal Togetherness
(Click here for pdf version) In the Christian liturgical calendar, last Sunday was Pentecost. If you’re a regular Grow Mercy reader, you’ll have rea...
Religion Poisons Everything
Reading an excerpt of Christopher Hitchens new book, "God is Not Great," I found myself agreeing more often than I would have thought. And principally...
Trickster God Good God
O give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever. (Psalm 136) A west wind is pushing a brocade-like eastern sky back upon itsel...