Anne Rice’s Facebook: My faith in Christ is central to my life. My conversion from a pessimistic atheist lost in a world I didn’t understand, to an optimistic believer in a universe created and sustained by a loving God is crucial to me. But following Christ does not mean following His followers. Christ is infinitely [...]

Judith and I met for a weekend trip, We were sad that Rosemary wasn’t able to join us. Saturday night, Judith was looking at a newspaper and saw church listings. Originally, we had discussed our lack of interest in attending a church service during our time together. The ad blurb for the Unitarian church caught [...]

Are we evil from birth?  Do we come into this world wretched sinful beings?  Although it can seem like a dark, depressing idea, it is a common theological belief in Christianity.  What is your opinion? Social Bookmarking

Patience with God: Faith for People Who Don’t Like Religion (or Atheism) by Frank Schaeffer I ordered this book from amazon today.  I am eager to receive it.  I joined a book club.  I thought it would take me beyond my typical reading, which has proven true.  I have already read our February book, so I am [...]

“They were under the heel of the French. You know, Napoleon III, or whatever. And they got together and swore a pact to the devil. They said, we will serve you if you’ll get us free from the French. True story. And so, the devil said, okay it’s a deal.”  Pat Robertson Must we imply [...]

My doubt through the Christmas season was strong.  I felt so much doubt, I meet with my Sunday School Teacher to talk about it over coffee.  He was not surprised, I had alluded to some of my questioning in class.  The odd thing about me is that I LOVE church and have no interest in [...]

Growing up, the notion of a child like faith was often praised.  I thought it was odd and irresponsible, even as a child.  Those who know me would say that is so me.  I have often thought and over thought much of life.  I didn’t doubt faith as a child, yet I thought it was [...]

I am thankful to live in a country where I can speak out.  I can agree and disagree.  I do all of these things without worry for my family’s wellbeing or my job security.  I know I don’t appreciate these freedoms enough.  I have been fortunate to be born into a great life.  I am [...]

I admit to knowing very little about God.  At times, I wonder if this overshadows what I do know. In my doubt, I have always known God.  I believe in a God that has never left me.  In the darkness of my faith struggles God remained. Social Bookmarking

Today I was in Pier 1 with a friend.  I commented on the cute UNICEF Christmas cards to my friend.  Another shopper said, “Too bad they kill babies.”  I smiled, but didn’t say anything to her.  The sale’s clerk told me how the money each box of cards helps provide clean water for over a [...]