Without any evidence, our afterlife what we make of it
When one of my friends says something horribly offensive or does something completely mean or rude, I tell them bluntly, "you are going to hell." More than likely, they will laugh and agree, stating that they have already purchased a…
Questions about hell should take back seat to tangible human suffering
This week’s TIME Magazine cover story features a fascinating question that could stir an intense theological debate: is hell dead? That is, has the idea of hell, and every included concept, become unnecessary? I have no clue, and I don’t…
Satan, Satan, Satan
Midway through the journey of our life, I came upon last week’s cover story in TIME magazine. The headline read, "What If There’s No Hell?" In 2011, I find the question laughable. Of course I do not believe there is…
New American dream for our generation
As far as questions go, asking someone what they want from their life seems like a tall order. Life is the biggest thing any of us will ever do, so that query encompasses everything from work, family, friends as well…
In employment game, résumés mean little
It is that time of year once again. The end of the semester is upon us and that means that it is time to go looking for a part-time job for the summer, or a full-time job for those who…
Pres budges on budget
On April 8, Congress and President Obama finally agreed on a short-term budget plan to cut $34 billion in spending and prevent a partial shutdown of the federal government. There has already been heavy debate over whether or not this…
Looking forward, back as tech-change picks up speed
Technology has changed the world, and it has been since a caveman carved out the first wheel. That is not a bad thing, but it brings change with it. It is the change that can be scary. Today things are…
More taxes for top tier
"Praise to President Barack Obama for his budget speech this week. While he did employ a cheap political tactic, waiting until the opposition had released their budget so that he could heap heavy criticism on it, especially Republicans John Boehner…
Army ‘Kill Team’ deserves no defense
On March 27, Rolling Stone magazine published a feature on their website called "The Kill Team," which told in great detail the story of the soldiers in the Third Platoon of the Army’s Bravo Company. The feature was an expose…
Confessions of true nerd
This week, I had a rare moment to sit down in my living room and watch TV. As I browsed the channels, I passed over "Real Housewives," sports and entertainment news and settled in for some quality programming – "American…
