Big list of sin

The Short-list

Generally speaking, sin is a relative term. Is it a sin to waste food? To some it is, to others it is not. If it is a sin, is it a mortal sin, a deadly sin, a venial sin, a major sin?
Religious speaking, sin is often times explicitly listed for the faithful to follow.

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Surviving the Holocaust: thank you Mussolini and mom

Perspective

When people ask me how I survived the Holocaust, my reply is that I owe my life to two persons: To my mother and to Mussolini.

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NAR news and blog week in review – April 12, 2009

Blog

Two more SSM victories, no more good morning’s in church, Christopher Hitchens debates again, Moses tripping on LSD, and more!

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Holy Gospel of the Easter Bunny

Blog

The reason why a bunny is associated with the celebration of Easter.

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Women in the Bible, one novel at a time

Features

Men are the central characters in most Bible stories. But for one author, it’s all about the ladies.
An interview with Eva Etzioni-Halevy.

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All hail the Unicorn!

Blog

This is a music video beyond description. It may be religious…er cultish. Mythic for sure.

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‘Let my people go’…and get married if they want to

Perspective

The message of Passover is one that is welcomed by many who are held in bondage of a different sort.

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The Vatican’s 10 commandments of driving

The Short-list

Sometimes road rage can drive people to sin. In June 2007, the Vatican’s Pontifical Council for the Pastoral Care of Migrants and Itinerant People offered the following ten “driving commandments.” Catholics who wish to remain on the road to heaven would do well to keep these in mind.

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Sum by David Eagleman: April’s book of the month

Perspective

Usually the answer to the question of afterlife is based on one’s spiritual belief system, or lack thereof. But we don’t need to be limited to religious definitions of “the great beyond” thanks to David Eagleman’s imaginative new book, Sum: Forty Tales From the Afterlives.

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NAR news and blog week in review – April 5, 2009

Blog

This past week saw same-sex marriage legalized in Iowa, a Muslim/Episcopal priest defrocked, the announcement of an R. Crumb Genesis adaptation, and much more!

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Nobel Laureates and scientists who believe in God

Blog

Nobelists.net has a free e-book called “50 Nobel Laureates and Other Great Scientists Who Believe in God.” Not a very catchy title, but an interesting little 146 page read.

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