You have heard the quote, “Preach the Gospel at all times. Use words if necessary.” The quote is attributed to St. Francis of Assisi, though he never said anything like this. The quote is pseudepigraphal (false writing) and contradicts what Francis actually taught, https://youtu.be/SNhnu7Y_l-Y “No brother should preach contrary to the form and regulations of... Continue Reading →
No, Your Religion, or Irreligion, is Not Good Enough
There is a show on A&E called Hoarders, and the things that we witness on this television series are scary. A hoarder is someone who has a compulsive disorder to accumulate stuff and never throw anything away because there is a fear of detachment. The result is a house or property so full of stuff,... Continue Reading →
Bad Religion
I remember being in high school. Believe it or not, high schoolers really are looking for meaning and trying to figure out what they believe, especially regarding who God is. I remember this one girl walking up to me before youth service one day, and saying, “God wanted me to tell you that you are... Continue Reading →