Eclectic Spirituality — Read With Caution!

A Religion of One’s Own is a confusing book. While its stated purpose is to guide readers in “creating a personal spirituality in a secular world,” I found it to be more of a manual for self-analysis and self-therapy. It is composed of the typically eclectic “cherry-pick your beliefs”  advice that seems to dominate modern… Continue reading Eclectic Spirituality — Read With Caution!

The Problem of Pain

This book is a very deep and thought-provoking examination of the role that pain and suffering play in the world. If it is read carefully and with reflection adequate to ensure full understanding of the author’s theses, premises, and conclusions, The Problem of Pain provides an excellent answer to the question “How can a good,… Continue reading The Problem of Pain

Want to Turn Your Brain on End?

This little gem, which I am re-reading for the eight or ninth time, is a great mind-bender. Primarily because it’s a book about Christianity, but it’s written from the point of view of a demon in Hell. So you have to constantly remind yourself that when the demon says “The Enemy” he means God, and… Continue reading Want to Turn Your Brain on End?