Posts Tagged: religion

An Off Color Remark – White Like Me

  On the same sunny Sunday that thousands of my fellow citizens gathered on the National Mall for a day-long event to “rededicate” America to Christianity, thus leaving millions of non-Christians like me out in the cold, I was told

An Off Color Remark – White Like Me

  On the same sunny Sunday that thousands of my fellow citizens gathered on the National Mall for a day-long event to “rededicate” America to Christianity, thus leaving millions of non-Christians like me out in the cold, I was told

Jesus in the White House

Praise be to Allah! Jesus is in da house. The White House, that is. On Sunday, the Christian faith’s holy day, the “Lord’s Day,” The President of the United States chose to post a picture of himself on Truth Social

Jesus in the White House

Praise be to Allah! Jesus is in da house. The White House, that is. On Sunday, the Christian faith’s holy day, the “Lord’s Day,” The President of the United States chose to post a picture of himself on Truth Social

Armageddon- Bring It On

  Hallelujah! Praise the Lord and pass the ammunition. We finally have the reason for our bombing of Iran. American soldiers are being sent to do God’s work. Amen to that! Commanders at more than 30 U.S. bases have reportedly

Armageddon- Bring It On

  Hallelujah! Praise the Lord and pass the ammunition. We finally have the reason for our bombing of Iran. American soldiers are being sent to do God’s work. Amen to that! Commanders at more than 30 U.S. bases have reportedly

Hanukkah Light Dimmed by Darkness

As Hanukkah has begun around the world, a celebration has already faced a mass shooting terrorist attack in Sydney, Australia. At least 12 Jews were killed on Bondi Beach. Though this morning Jews woke up to a day of yet

Hanukkah Light Dimmed by Darkness

As Hanukkah has begun around the world, a celebration has already faced a mass shooting terrorist attack in Sydney, Australia. At least 12 Jews were killed on Bondi Beach. Though this morning Jews woke up to a day of yet

Every Woman Has A Story

Every woman has a story. Or two. I was thirteen when an adult cousin of my father’s tried to kiss me in a way reserved only for romantic movies. But I guess, according to Megyn Kelly, it was ok because

Every Woman Has A Story

Every woman has a story. Or two. I was thirteen when an adult cousin of my father’s tried to kiss me in a way reserved only for romantic movies. But I guess, according to Megyn Kelly, it was ok because

WWII soldiers

Veterans Day – Remembering the Others That Served

As America entered the Great War in 1917, Uncle Sam encouraged all his “hyphenated” American nieces and nephews to join him in fighting this war to end all wars. While we celebrate Veterans Day, and the anniversary of Armistice Day,

WWII soldiers

Veterans Day – Remembering the Others That Served

As America entered the Great War in 1917, Uncle Sam encouraged all his “hyphenated” American nieces and nephews to join him in fighting this war to end all wars. While we celebrate Veterans Day, and the anniversary of Armistice Day,

Hunger Pangs in America

Starting tomorrow, we are going to have hungry kids in America. This has never been acceptable in my lifetime. Ever. Hunger was a big issue for me when I was 16. My struggle with anorexia was just a part of

Hunger Pangs in America

Starting tomorrow, we are going to have hungry kids in America. This has never been acceptable in my lifetime. Ever. Hunger was a big issue for me when I was 16. My struggle with anorexia was just a part of

A Pope in The White House

I’ve now lived long enough to have seen the very first Catholic President installed in the White House and now the first Pope. As of a few days ago, orange smoke has apparently filled the sky above the Vatican, appointing

A Pope in The White House

I’ve now lived long enough to have seen the very first Catholic President installed in the White House and now the first Pope. As of a few days ago, orange smoke has apparently filled the sky above the Vatican, appointing

The Passover Plot Against Josh Shapiro Is as Old As Jewish History

Can we go back to the fact that someone tried to kill Governor Josh Shapiro on Passover? Where is the outrage? Where is the activism? Does anyone really believe the Trump administration cares about anti-Semitism when they go after universities?

The Passover Plot Against Josh Shapiro Is as Old As Jewish History

Can we go back to the fact that someone tried to kill Governor Josh Shapiro on Passover? Where is the outrage? Where is the activism? Does anyone really believe the Trump administration cares about anti-Semitism when they go after universities?

Mourning Pope Francis

Pope Francis was not of my faith, but his compassion spoke to me spiritually. He inspired so many beyond the Catholic Church. I had faith in his ability to speak out for the marginalized. For immigrants. I had faith in

Mourning Pope Francis

Pope Francis was not of my faith, but his compassion spoke to me spiritually. He inspired so many beyond the Catholic Church. I had faith in his ability to speak out for the marginalized. For immigrants. I had faith in