Bible Update: The Book of Maude

The Bible is many books in one. It is a historical treatise, albeit one built on a lot of allegory and story. It is a text book. It is a recitation of moral law, or how we can live in God’s image. And it represents civil law for the time it was written. It is … Continue reading →

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The Seven Commandments of Secular Ethics

Guest Article by Edgar Lores In the blogosphere, there has been much discussion about religion and ethics.  These observations have been made: Filipinos observe a variety of religions, with Roman Catholics (81%) being in the majority followed by Protestants (6%) and Muslims (5%). Despite the religiosity of the Filipino, with 92% professing belief in a … Continue reading →

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JoeAm Preaches a Sermon

Brimstone Joe? Good morning my friends, it is a joy to be here today. Let us pray. “Our Father, we gather here today to honor Your Work on earth, a work that is partly done, and which you have left for us, free of will, to complete. You remain a Mystery to us, and that … Continue reading →

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Ellen Tordesillas Goes Anti

Even good friends occasionally need a whack upside the head. Ellen Tordesillas is actually not my friend. I don’t know her. Never met her. But she is a blogging colleague, sincere in her work, pro-Philippines day and night. Her heart is good. She writes about opera and the passing of good people. I read her … Continue reading →

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When Lies Become Facts

I have been following the battle in Gaza. Being a guy kind of guy, I think that is what most of us manly types are inclined to do. If we are not following women around we are following the guns and bombs. Third in the hierarchy of manly interests is trucks and cars. Or maybe … Continue reading →

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