FROM MY CORNER: Who To Be? Nice, France . . . October 3, 2021 Continuing to read “Mythology,” the fascinating book by Edith Hamilton, I was struck by the thought: “who would I have wanted to be, if not myself?” It instantly was as clear as a virgin creek of clear water. Christopher Hitchens is… continue reading »
Worldwide, some 16% of people do not believe a god exists. Only ten years ago that was 10%. That percentage is steadily increasing. Permit me as one of the nonbelievers to offer some reasons why. Essentially everything humans value is tangible. You can see it, you can smell it, you can touch it, you can… continue reading »
Recently I stumbled on a startling fact. If you are 83 years old, as I am, the actuarial tables estimate the average date of your future death will occur in 7 years and 7 months. I find that a sobering consideration. Seven years is not very long. And the seven months don’t add a lot… continue reading »
A reader asked me recently why I take issue with the concept of God. The following is essentially what I told her. Thought I’d share it with you. I do not dislike the concept of god. It is attractive to wish that an amazing creature/spirit exists with such a broad and wise vision of life… continue reading »