Since I’ve been open about my doubts and not going to church anymore, I’ve heard from a few Christians expressing concern for my soul. I got a long e-mail from a stranger yesterday. I don’t publish private correspondence without permission, but hopefully it’s ok to mention his stated reasons for writing to me: “I write …
Maybe that’s not a good name for it, but anyway this is what I’m referring to: If you find yourself having any power, give it away – i.e. use it to defend/protect/help those who are powerless. When people hold onto power and use it to their advantage and the disadvantage of others, things get more …
I learned a bit of French and German in school and I’m trying to learn a few words of Italian in preparation for going there this summer. These are the three languages I know best: UK English: a ‘south’ dialect – where castle has a long vowel sound and book doesn’t American English: I understand …