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Michael Jackson: A Conflicted Man-Child?

Michael Jackson in his 40s

For Michael Jackson, only Sundays offered some respite from the career being forced upon him by his father. His Sundays were just for him and his religion – Jehovah’s Witnesses.

Exposing Cults at a Book Fair

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For as long as I can remember, books and and the written word have been an important part of my life. In fact, I wouldn’t be who I am without them. So for me, it was a very special privilege to be invited to participate, along with four hundred other authors, in the first annual [...]

Milk

Sean Penn as Harvey Milk

The story is real, the actors superb, and Sean Penn makes you believe that he is the real Harvey Milk. What a performance! Penn should have no trouble winning the Best Actor of the year awards.

The God Delusion

Richard Dawkins

Richard Dawkins had the courage to speak up as he fervently believes that religious extremists are a serious threat to democracy and human betterment. His book, which is easy to read, is loaded with facts to support those assertions.

Intelligent Design: Religion or Science?

Intelligent Design

In a recent conversation with a dear friend, I mentioned my concerns about a political candidate, Sarah Palin (she could one day be a heart beat away from the American Presidency), who espouses Intelligent Design to be a science, believing it should be taught in public school. It didn’t take long before my friend worked [...]