What Christopher Hitchens Teaches Us About Faith and Religion
When you study to be a priest, attending Mass is as much of a part of one’s routine as brushing your teeth and applying deodorant.…
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Do You Have a Coupon for That?
We’re a nation captivated by coupons. We see them advertised everywhere: Facebook, e-mails, and magazines. Apple has several apps specifically meant for coupon-lovers, and Groupon…
Why did God tell Abraham to sacrifice Isaac?
Abraham is considered our father in faith by three major religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. So, let’s begin there. Abraham (or Abram, as we first…
Gambling with G-d
This past week I took a trip away from the apartment to Atlantic City, a place that survives solely on believers. With more than a…
Questioning God
In October, I wrote about a difficult week when three close friends and family members were admitted to the hospital. Last Saturday I found out…
How much pain does it take?
How much pain does it take to feel G-d? The people of Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, worry about their kids and gangs, about drugs and homicide.…
Do You Believe In Divine Intervention?
Early this morning, CNN.com peaked my interest with one of their top news stories. The teaser read: “Victor Perez had been glued to TV coverage…
Busted Borders: Benita (Mexico) – Video 3
In this episode, Benita talks about the story of Esther and God’s plan. In episode one, Benita discusses her background and the difficulties she faced…
Hey G-d, call me.
Growing up, I used to talk to G-d all the time. I had these long conversations with Him at night. Looking back it was probably…
Why is God so cruel to Job in the bible?
Poor Job really gets a raw deal, doesn’t he? And it seems that God is the instigator of all this cruelty. Upon closer examination, however,…
