Category Archives: The god problem

Manna from heaven came with a side order?

I’m reading a fascinating article in Harper’s, “Guardians of Memory: the quest to save ancient manuscripts,” by Fred Bahnson. The central figure is a Benedictine monk, Father Columba Stewart, whose life has been dedicated to “preserving ancient religious manuscripts around … Continue reading

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Good things happening: The last American witch has been exonerated!!!

(No. It’s not of whom you’re thinking. P.S. I was just informed that “whom” will be removed from the next authoritative dictionary, I forget which one. I refuse to accept this.) The wheels of justice move very, very slowly. It’s … Continue reading

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Two practical suggestions for those protesting Kavanaugh’s restaurant dinners

You’ve heard about it, right? Kavanaugh went to a Morton’s steakhouse in DC for dinner. A group of protesters learned of his presence and grouped outside the steakhouse. Kavanaugh and his security detail — you know, the “detail” he demanded … Continue reading

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