I really would like to know why Rev. Billy Graham has a syndicated column. In his latest one, he spends most of the time talking about something that has nothing to do with the letter-writer’s question. That question is actually a good one: My 7-year-old son asked me to ask you this question: Do you [...]
Ask Richard: Lonely Atheist Needs Intelligent Conversations
July 27, 2009 By 26 Comments
Hi Richard, Where does an atheist turn when she finds herself surrounded by people yet always alone? I live in a fairly conservative part of the country and while my friends know and accept that I’m an atheist, they view it as more of a novelty than anything — something they like to bring up [...]
More Odd Advice from Billy Graham
July 25, 2009 By 46 Comments
The question to famed Christian evangelist Billy Graham: How can I know whether a certain religious group is Christian or if it’s a cult? Because we all know it’s either one or the other… Anyway, Graham’s response: … Cults often claim that they, and they alone, have the truth about God, and they often dismiss [...]
Ask Richard: Hard to Throw Away Books, Even Gawdawful Ones
July 22, 2009 By 28 Comments
Dear Richard, Another book related question! Yay! I love books. I’m almost at the level of Thomas Jefferson in that regard. I can’t deny myself a book. Today, I broke my prohibition on going into bookstores and walked out with an arm load. While I can imagine having books stacked floor to ceiling, my wife [...]
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