Category: OPINION

Why I am a follower of Jesus Christ

Why I am a follower of Jesus Christ

Especially for those who may be seeking, or who wonder what makes a professing Christian tick, here is the personal reasoning and motivation which augments my faith. I haven't always been a Christian. I had no particular beliefs, and no particular convictions. That all changed one fine day, many years ago.

Am I Racist, Sexist and Homophobic?

Am I Racist, Sexist and Homophobic?

During Trump's first run for office Hillary Clinton described him and his supporters as “a basket of deplorables”. They are “deplorable” because (she was determined to make you to think) they are “racist, sexist, homophobic, xenophobic, Islamophobic, you name it”. Mrs Clinton was, of course, hoping to divide and conquer: to gather up the support of as many minorities as she could identify or create. These accusations prompted me to write a rebuttal, knowing that she would never read it or if she did, care what I had to say.

Lessons Learned from a Scientific Discussion About Fungi

Lessons Learned from a Scientific Discussion About Fungi

One BBC science documentary can tell you a lot about the fragility and weakness of the theory of evolution, even if you aren't a scientist. However, you have to be willing to look and listen between the lines. Here I’m re-publishing my review of one "In Our Time" episode on the subject of fungi.

Telling it Like It Is at the United Nations

Telling it Like It Is at the United Nations

On September 23rd 2025 President Trump addressed the United Nations. Since I watched a video of the speech hours ago, I've seen that certain news organizations have misrepresented him, as is their habit.

Believing God or Concocting Excuses?

Believing God or Concocting Excuses?

How old is the world? It pains me to hear Christian ministers explaining away the word of God, when the motivation can be nothing other than having a greater respect for the word of man. This comes into play in a sharp and stark fashion when the creation and the age of the earth are mentioned. Suddenly ministers claiming to be fully on board with the inspired word of God are reciting explanations and excuses for what the Scripture "really says".