“Most of what we pray is me-me-me, want-want-want, my terms, my timing, my pleasure, my solution. We approach God with the mentality of an immature child.” —Vox
Inshallah, Mashallah, and Alhamdulillah
These three words capture the entirety of worshiping God Most High. I could conclude this post here and it would be sufficient for decades of meditation, but since when do I not discuss a matter at length?Show more ›
Evolution as Religion
An exceeding number of evangelical Christians have long crusaded against Evolution Theory solely because it discredits Abrahamic teaching. But is this really the most appropriate doctrinal or theological battleground? It occurs to me today—and I hope to explore the idea in a future post—that Evolution Theory is a greater doctrinal threat to the premise of salvation than it is to scriptural inerrancy. Show more ›
On Clear Communication
I guess I should warn you, if I turn out to be particularly clear, you’ve probably misunderstood what I’ve said. —Alan Greenspan
I know you think you understand what you thought I said but I’m not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant. —Alan Greenspan
Artemis II
Watching the launch of Artemis II I am in awe of the greatest scientific endeavor of my lifetime. I am reminded of an elegantly understated line from Star Trek EnterpriseShow more ›
The Dunning-Kruger effect
Hasta el extremo
“Aunque me matare, en él esperaré.” Job 13:15 RVA
El arquitecto
Discerning meaning in scripture
Scripture can be like poetry; it can mean what is literally written, but it can also mean something which is not literally written, and these meanings can be simultaneously valid and simultaneously in opposition.
Imbeciles and Assholes
Traffic stops
I have said this for years, but when I say it I have to explain it. Here’s attorney Dante Pride whose statements stand on their own. His four principles: 1) no roadside sobriety, 2) no searches, 3) no explanations, 4) no voluntary presence.
Duck Perception
When you see the world through a duck-shaped lens, everything looks vaguely like a duck. —anonymous
Not one decent cell
Today the world learns that Jeffrey Epstein described Donald Trump as one of the most despicable life forms: “I have met some very bad people, none as bad as Trump […] not one decent cell in his body.” The old saying that “birds of a feather flock together” isn’t adequate to describe the ramifications. Epstein is among the worst of the worst. For him to say that Trump is worse than Epstein’s cohort is akin to Hitler saying that someone else was worse than himself. How is that even possible? Epstein considered Trump to be too vile to associate with him!?
Destiny Waits
It is never too late to be what you might have been. —George Eliot (Mary Ann Evans)
Authentic-self uniforms for transit employees
The Toronto Sun reports that transportation companies are recognizing an authentic-self approach to crew uniforms. “Eurostar’s employees are sporting new gender-neutral uniforms that include skirts for men, funky neckerchiefs and chunky Dr. Marten boots.” The pieces are “interchangeable and made to fit all genders, body types, and personal styles, empowering staff to express their individuality.”
A few years prior, Canada’s WestJet adopted “pantsuits, skirts and dresses […] meant to be gender neutral, so workers can select the uniform that is most authentic and comfortable to them.” It is meant to embrace “a genderless approach that encourages staff to wear whatever pieces resonate most with individual workers.”Show more ›
Pressing in and stepping back
There are times when we should press through the noise to encounter God and there are times when we should step back rather than dishonor God with a half-hearted distraction.