The language of intolerance is not without consequences. Unfortunately, the intolerant are too weak minded to understand the consequences of their own words. So-called "conservatives", taking their cue from the "You're with us, or with the terrorists" jargon of their President...

A recent comment deserves a comprehensive response. From SG 134: Do you believe terrorist want to destroy us and our great country? Especially Jews and Christians? Do you believe Mahmoud Ahmadinejad wants to make nukes and then use them to destroy Israel? SG134, Your questions demonstrate a critical...

I have refrained from writing about John McCain’s pastor problem. I really resented the way so many people used Rev. Wright as an excuse to unleash their racism and guiltlessly attack Barack Obama for being black – and worse – attack the institution of the black church, which has provided hope and inspiration...

Here’s my problem with Christianity: Heaven. Heaven is offered as the payoff for “being” a Christian. Heaven is your reward for believing in something that, in human terms, is quite unbelievable. As in its cousin religion, Islam, Christians see Heaven as more than mere immortality. No pain, no hunger...

Well, I guess it was either that or write off the election. That’s a pretty tough choice, and I can understand why he did it. Barack Obama threw his ex-pastor under the bus today, right under the wheels. I can only imagine the pain on both sides of that event. Rev. Wright really didn’t help matters by...

I challenge you to answer this question honestly. Have you ever been to a black church? As a former youth leader at First United Methodist Church Waukesha, I have. Several times. As part of our confirmation class, we attended services at the First Baptist Church on Sherman Boulevard in Milwaukee every...