30 September 2009: What Would Jesus Drink?

There’s a new fraternity for Christian men at the University of Kansas.  Although the president of the new Beta Upsilon Chi fraternity does not elaborate on the religious beliefs of the organization, he says there are rules about alcohol use—abstention for members younger than 21 and officers during their terms, and that other fraternity members…

25 September 2009: Elvis Presley, Hip Philosopher

I was awakened this morning, randomly, by one of the “Golden Oldies” on my iphone.  There he was, Elvis Presley, in all his hip-swaggering glory, imparting great philosophical wisdom with just nine words—“I Want You, I Need You, I Love You.”  I mean, Kierkegaard couldn’t have said it better.  First you must want…from that want…

23 September 2009: No Boners in This Church!

The roof of the 800-year-old church in Stratford-upon-Avon where Shakespeare is buried is caving in. Whatever else happens during the renovation of the church, I hope no one makes the mistake of disturbing the Bard’s remains.  Be forewarned!  The epitaph on his grave reads: “Good friend, for Jesus sake forebear To dig the dust enclosed here.…

16 September 2009: What Would Judas Do?

So here’s a scene from my own remake of The Greatest Story Ever Told. The twelve apostles are having their Last Supper with Him.  Seated on the far right is Judas, clutching a bagful of silver coins, campaign contributions which have poured in during the night from the far right.  Him: (Picking up a piece of bread) Eat,…