These pages are about the present: the interaction of religion and culture. The date shown in parentheses is the date that page was last changed.

Teaching creation or evolution. What does it say for our culture that religious beliefs are presented at the same time as scientific theories? (04/06/2003)

Thoughts on religion and growing up Catholic. (11/07/2004)

Our global community. A human being is a social creature. The denial of that part of our nature has major consequences. (04/06/2003)

An example community to illustrate our social structure: Considering Detroit from a view high in the sky. (04/06/2003)

Does Life Reveal an Intelligent Design? I often hear this claim but it presumes complexity requires its design. The statistical chances for any one team to win the annual NCAA basketball championship are very small but when one team finally wins did that difficult outcome require design (also known as a fix)? The rules of the game determine the winner, just like the rules of biology, chemistry and physics determine the life forms that succeed. Does the intricate detail of a snowflake, a crystal that forms a unique pattern each time, require God’s hand or is each formed by a natural process? (12/11/2004)

Who is God? The Wizard of Oz, hiding behind the curtain, is a good analogy to the belief in God. The Eastern religions do not require this supernatural wizard, but the Western religions certainly do. (11/13/2003)

Why Are We Here? Who Am I? Each person must recognize their nature as a social creature. The denial of that innate characteristic can lead to many psychological issues. (03/09/2003)

What is the Meaning of Life? What am I to do with my life? (11/29/2002)

Attitudes in Science and Religion. I find that many social and cultural conflicts are based in religious beliefs. Religious perspectives are skewing scientific practices. (03/09/2003)

God’s Chosen Religion Can we find God’s chosen religion so that we know the correct course for our life? (09/25/2005)

Is There an Evil Religion? Franklin Graham and other American Christian evangelists have preached that Islam is an evil religion. Is this claim justified? (04/23/2006)

Wanting to Teach Intelligent Design What is behind this push by politicians and religious leaders for our teachers to teach Intelligent Design in science class? (11/05/2006)

My soul and Zen What is the difference between consciousness and a soul (02/04/2007)

East vs West Religions Does it matter if there is a difference in the religious experience (enlightenment) felt when influenced by an Eastern or Western religion? (07/14/2007)

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