September 4th, 2008 at 5:56 pm » Comments (0)

If there's one verse from the Qur'án that I consider enlightened, it's this: Whichever way ye turn, there is the face of God. (2:109/115) What an inclusive, compassionate sentiment! I'm not certain that ...more »

May 30th, 2008 at 6:06 pm » Comments (12)

My neighbor casually tells me, "Dan, some people are believers and some people aren't." Neurologist Robert Burton, likewise, says "some people are naturally doubters, and nothing feels as though it's ...more »

March 18th, 2008 at 8:09 pm » Comments (2)

Mehrzad was raised in a religious household. His family was Iranian and Muslim, though his parents were not Shi'a or even Sunni. They didn't mind being the only Muslims in ...more »

December 28th, 2007 at 6:00 pm » Comments (2)

This blog got its name "Idol Chatter" for a reason, or even a couple of reasons. First of all, the blogger is a rather militant unitarian (note lowercase 'u'). Secondly, ...more »