What Would Make Jesus Happy on His Birthday?

The scene takes place in heaven at the conclusion of a surprise birthday celebration for Jesus. Several heavenly luminaries have just treated Jesus to cake and ice cream. As the party breaks up, Jesus and the angel Gabriel are speaking to each other.   Gabriel: Well,...

Better Angels Needed for Peace in Christmas Wars

Humanists, atheists, Christian fundamentalists and cable talk-show hosts are again launching verbal grenades in the Christmas wars.   Last year’s outbreak was so successful that the American Humanist Association (AHA) has launched another holiday campaign with...