Marriage licenses are a heaven and hell decision, but the root of all evil is not.

Like many, I ‘ve been following the saga of Kentucky deputy clerk Kim Davis as she battles into martyrdom for her stand against gay marriage. Today after appearing before a US District judge, Davis was in court and reprimanded to jail until such time as she agreed to perform her appointed duties. Outside the courthouse, … Continue reading →

Just Thinking…About (pastor) Terry Jones

As the news coverage continues regarding the murders of U.S. Ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens and three other americans, the name of islamophobe Terry Jones emerges again, this time after having promoted “International Judge Muhammad Day,” and allegedly backing and streaming over the internet a derogatory film on Islam’s prophet Muhammad and followers.  It is hard … Continue reading →

Religious Zealots and Martyrs

As the anniversary of 9/11 approaches my thoughts focus on the tragic loss of lives because of the actions of religious zealots consumed with hatred for other human beings. Zealots who thought themselves martyrs for the sake of their beliefs. There was a time when I considered the definition of a martyr in no other … Continue reading →