The Big Questions

Mohammed recently died. His mother and father mourned his death, and his daughter, nine years old, could barely contain her tears. Her uncle said she basically cries all night, as does his wife. Read More

"That is what boys do Angie. They peep." ------Line from the George Lopez Show This line struck me while I was watching this show the other night. Sure, the young boy in this episode was peeping through a hole in the wall to try and see his sister's friend undressing. But, to George, it was met with a stamp of approval. (perhaps, also, even a welcome verification of his son's heterosexuality?) I recall a time when I was 12 and at a male friend's house. My friend's father asked if he had "made

This past year, an 11 year old child died of treatable diabetic complication because her parents chose prayer over medical treatment. In Oregon, one family lost two daughters (15 and 16 months old) believing prayer was the better course. Other examples of choosing to defend beliefs over life and health are easily found (Sept 11th, any war). But if people are so driven to keep themselves and their loved ones alive, why does this occur? Read More

 Fight or walk away? If I fight, then surely the ladies will dig me, but if I walk away, I will not have a snowballs chance in Hell with them. I am a man after all, and must defend my honor! And the ladies will love me for it, right? Read More