A Little “Kramer” in All of Us?
Comedian Michael Richards—“Kramer” on TV’s Seinfeld—saw his racist tirade at African-American hecklers ignite a firestorm. Mel Gibson, whose earlier anti-Semitic rant made headlines, said he felt compassion for Richards.{1}
Lots of people have dark sides. Maybe everyone. Maybe you.
I do.
Remember Susan Hawk? Her infamous diatribe against...... >Read More
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Superman Returns: Superhero Still Needed?
Does the world still need a superhero?
Watch out, bad guys, as Superman Returns … fighting movie villains, rescuing the imperiled, desiring Lois Lane (now a single mom), saving the world.
The guy is everywhere. Superman’s promotional ties include Burger King, Duracell, got milk?, even a dating website. NBA star Shaquille O’Neal has a Superman...... >Read More
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The New Testament: Can I Trust It?
“How can any well-educated person believe the New Testament? It was written so long after the events it records that we can’t possibly trust it as historically reliable.” This is a common question on the university campus and deserves an honest answer.
How does one determine the authenticity of an ancient book? C. Sanders, a military...... >Read More
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7 Questions Skeptics Ask
Questions of faith
Picture the scene. You’re discussing your faith with a coworker or neighbor, perhaps over lunch or coffee. You explain your beliefs but your friend has questions:
How could a loving God allow evil and suffering? The Bible is full of contradictions. What about people who’ve never heard of Jesus?
How do you feel about these...... >Read More
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A Doctor’s Journey with Cancer
When you suddenly learn you might have only 18 months to live, it’s a good time to sort out what really matters in life.
Last December, Yang Chen, MD, dismissed an aching pain under his shoulder as muscle strain. Five weeks later, as the pain persisted, a chest x-ray brought shocking results: possible lung cancer that might have spread.
A highly...... >Read More
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Anxious for Nothing
This is the transcript of a Probe radio program, adapted from an earlier magazine article by the author.
What makes you feel anxious? What do you worry about? Finances? Conflict at work or with your neighbors? Making today’s appointment on time? Perhaps your family or your health.
Anxiety seems to be everywhere these days. September 11th brought...... >Read More
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Forgiveness, Reconciliation, and You
Have you ever been cheated or mistreated? Got any lingering grudges you’re holding onto? Is there any “unclear air” between you and a family member, neighbor, or coworker regarding a dispute, a slight, an offense? Could those situations use some forgiveness?
More and more medical doctors and social scientists are extolling the benefits of forgiveness...... >Read More
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Starting Over: Facing the Future after Significant Loss
February 13th fell on a Tuesday that year, but it seemed like... >more
Advocacy Apologetics: Finding Common Ground
As you examine your life, can you think of any lessons you... >more
