Years ago, I delivered a sermon about the origins of Christmas at the Unitarian church my wife and I attended. It was, understandably, well received by most of the congregation….
Category: Religion
Northern Exposure Christmas Message
One of my favorite all time TV shows was Northern Exposure, and on that show, in one episode, came the best Christmas story and the most inclusive tidings of comfort…

How can an atheist enjoy Christmas?
I wish I could give a dollar to the Red Cross for every time I’ve been asked this question. “But you’re an atheist. How can an atheist celebrate Christmas?” I’ve…

Here Comes the War On Christmas
It is the first day of November 2013 and I have already had two posts show up in my Facebook stream about the “war” on Christmas. Seems my Facebook friends…
Why Do Atheists Pick On Christians?
After sharing a story on Facebook about a church who kicked out a family who supported their gay daughter, I got this private message from a very good friend. I’m…
Christianity Isn’t a Religion. It Is a Relationship.
There is a trend among Christians to say that their particular flavor of faith isn’t a religion. It is a relationship with Jesus. I’m not going to argue the validity…