John Shore
Besides here on Crosswalk, John blogs on JohnShore.com.
Writer, Editor, Author
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CBS News-NY Times Poll Reveals We're Morons
Big poll out this morning. You tell me.Friday, April 4, 2008
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Trinity Church's UCC Runs Full-Page Ad in New York Times
Herein is the text of the ad that the United Church of Christ ran in yesterday's New York Times. (Barack Obama's Trinity Church is a UCC church.)Thursday, April 3, 2008
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Why Death Is Like It Is
I think the fact that we can't really define what exactly happens to us after we die is meant to show us how to live.Tuesday, April 1, 2008
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Hollywood: 10,000 Exhibitionists, and No One Watching
I just spent two days in Hollywood. I'm blinded by the light of it. Or by something, anyway.Tuesday, March 25, 2008
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Good Friday; My 50th Birthday Today; Why White People Can Relax
Today is Good Friday. It's also my 50th birthday. And I heard from my friend who goes to Rev. Wright's Trinity Church.Friday, March 21, 2008
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Praise God: A Politician Finally Said Something Real About Racism
Here are some selections from the transcript of the speech that yesterday Barack Obama gave on race relations in America. I'm turning 50 this week. I thought I might die of old age before I ever...Wednesday, March 19, 2008
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For Monday of Holy Week: John 12:1-11
The Gospel reading of the The Revised Common Lectionary for today, March 17, 2008, the Monday of Holy Week, is John 12:1-11. Read carefully. These are God's words.Monday, March 17, 2008
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Why I Don't Want an iPhone. Wait. Why I Do.
Sure, sure, iPhones are the hottest thing since my laptop started burning holes in my legs. But remember 8-track tapes? Remember how hot THOSE used to be? And you don't see those around anymore, do...Monday, March 17, 2008
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How Two Toddlers With Kaopectate Made Me Quit Smoking
There's just something about properly applied Kaopectate that can really break a guy of his smoking habit. It sure did mine, anyway.Thursday, March 13, 2008
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How To Win Every Argument With Your Wife
A little refresher course for husbands out there who may have forgotten the basics.Sunday, March 9, 2008
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Do You Think Satan Is Real?
The other night, in the course of a Lenten class I'm leading, someone asked me if I believed in Satan. I think that's the first time I've ever heard anyone even mention Satan within a church...Friday, March 7, 2008
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Smokin'
One minute I was just another little kid. With one lit match I took my place beside James Bond, Clint Eastwood, and the Marlboro Man. That was the plan, anyway.Wednesday, March 5, 2008
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Venus Spinning Backwards: The Christians' Achilles Heel?
Is Venus spinning backwards the aetheists' ultimate weapon, or God yet again trying to tell us something vital?Monday, March 3, 2008
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Atheists of America Agree: Christianity Makes Eminent Rational Sense!
They're a feisty group, but the atheists have finally seen the light. Whew. I wasn't sure I could do it.Friday, February 29, 2008
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There's No Arguing It: We Can't KNOW If There's a God or Not
I've got atheists and Christians stridently arguing, again. But can we all just step back, and admit that believing in a God must make exactly as much sense as believing in no God at all?...Thursday, February 28, 2008
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Inquiring Atheists Want to Know: What, Exactly, Was the Sacrifice Jesus Made?
Those annoying atheists, with their endless questions. This time they're asking me to explain the Atonement. Okay, fine. BUT JUST THIS ONCE!Tuesday, February 26, 2008
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An Atheist Asks: Why Did Christ Have to Sacrifice Himself to Himself?
I think Christ had himself viciously slaughtered for two reasons: He knew we'd never forget anything that terrible, and he knew that we knew that he knew that he was God.Monday, February 25, 2008
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Excellent Presidential Trivia From the Great Richard Lederer
You think you know stuff about American presidents? No? Neither do I. Well, here's our chance to learn just enough to at least satisfactorily supplement our socializing skills.Friday, February 22, 2008