Category Archives: Religion

Judge Not or Ye Shall Be Judged

Posted on December 3, 2023 by Barry Pomeroy

I rather thoughtlessly quoted the bible when I was talking to my friend about being gay. She has partially emerged from her closet—which is a fraught enterprise for her because of her religious background—and we were discussing the tendency of … Continue reading →

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Why People Believe in Gods: Coincidence and the Workings of Chance

Posted on October 14, 2021 by Barry Pomeroy

When I was driving east with my friend this summer, we began to have car problems. Such problems, as you know if you have experienced them, nearly always occur late in the evening and on a Saturday evening. As if … Continue reading →

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Hatred of Muslims and the Latest Red Scare

Posted on February 9, 2019 by Barry Pomeroy

I had the pleasure of growing up in North America when the reigning hatred was of communists, although most people didn’t know what a communist was and—because of weak historical understanding—only vaguely associated them with the Soviet Union. Because I … Continue reading →

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Colleen and the Church Lady

Posted on December 26, 2018 by Barry Pomeroy

Church Lady: “So lovely to see you here today, girl. On Christmas Mass at least. You haven’t attended in months.” Looks significantly at Colleen’s mother. Mother: “She has school and lots of work.” Colleen: “Nice to see you too. It’s … Continue reading →

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