Looked in the gym mirror the other morning, and what did I see,
but a grey-bearded man looking back at me.
That’s right. At 35-years old, the salt is overtaking the pepper on my face (how’s THAT for a sentence). (more…)
Author: Jon Wellman
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Atheism: Coming to Terms with Hopelessness
I read an article in Outreach Magazine on Christopher Hitchens, the prominent atheist author and debater. The magazine has a recurring column called My Life, So Far, which contains interviews with people from various backgrounds regarding faith.I couldn’t help feeling sympathy for Mr. Hitchens, though, judging from the tone of the article, he does not ask me to do so. He was diagnosed with esophageal cancer in June of 2010. When asked about it in Outreach, he said the following:
I’m currently undergoing a strong course of chemotherapy to annex the cancer in my esophagus. Anyone who wants to pray for me has my blessings. However, I know of no way to show there is a relationship between prayer and outcome. (emphasis mine)
Some may interpret these words as simple unbelief. Not me. I read this as veiled hopelessness. (more…)
Not a Camouflaged Soul 