How I appreciate this religious leader weighing in on a scientific issue! Looks like his "IMAGINARY climate crisis" is melting glaciers in Glacier National Park at profound and measurable rates. While there are examples of extreme reactions to climate change, there are things that just make sense to do in protecting our environment. Jeffress uses... Continue Reading →
The Petroleum President
Political leadership has demonstrated a strong reluctance to reduce our dependence on petroleum energy sources. I think the economic interests of the oil industry dictate our leaders' political priorities. How different might the world be if we'd aggressively pursued alternative forms of energy like sun and wind? We're now situated so that a single drone strike can... Continue Reading →
Mary Oliver Reflection
Mary Oliver's poem captures feelings of my own faith-journey. Like tectonic plates gathering energy over time, once-solid and rarely questioned bedrock scrapes against the rawness of life, causing subtle (or not so subtle) changes in the shape of things. For better or worse, I tend to speak up now, where I once remained quiet. If my... Continue Reading →
Dr. Robert Jeffress preaches a false dichotomy
Sometimes crazy stuff flashes by and I wonder if it's worthy of a response. I usually consider the source. Dr. Robert Jeffress is the Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church in Dallas, TX, so his words carry weight and deserve a response. Dr. Jeffress' statement sets up a false dichotomy that is extremely popular among... Continue Reading →
President influences my purchases
President Trump has had a positive influence on my reading habits, but I never thought he would influence my buying choices. I've never been tempted by Trump Steaks, Trump Vodka, Trump Ice Bottled Water, menswear, perfume, or deodorant. Nor was I ever persuaded to send urine samples to the Trump Network so they could customize... Continue Reading →
Fire starter?
Since responding to a survey indicating that I'm not satisfied with his performance, I receive repeated emails suggesting that I'm one of President Trump's best supporters. I couldn't submit the survey because a donation was required and $0 wasn't an option. Today I received the following message that was "only for top supporters." Got me to... Continue Reading →
“White Supremacy is a Hoax” according to Tucker Carlson…checking my crap detector’s calibration.
I'm relieved that my crap detector appears to be calibrated for both the liberal and conservative sides of things. When the morning news reported that Tucker Carlson claimed that White Supremacy is a hoax, I knew this had to be wrong. Alas, he did say exactly what was reported. White Supremacy "is a hoax just... Continue Reading →
Hollow words, Dr. Jeffress…and I don’t want to go on your cruise!
Hearing canned comments from political and religious leaders after mass shootings rings hollow. Especially tiresome are the generic statements with hints of religious phraseology such as “bind their wounds” and extolling “the power of prayer” (Gov. Abbott). Dr. Jeffress says, "We know that the Lord is close to the broken hearted." Jeffress is one of... Continue Reading →
James Comey’s memos
I'm saving this link to James Comey's memos on his meetings with President Trump because I want to be able to easily access them in the future. They make interesting reading in spite of the redactions. According to this article in the Washington Post, James Comey's handling of his memos does not merit charges. This... Continue Reading →
