by Barry Fagin | Sep 24, 2012 | Philosophy & Ethics, Religion & Spirituality, Science & Pseudoscience, Society & Culture
{Published in the Colorado Springs Gazette, 10-30-08} In four years of writing this column, I’ve never written about abortion. I hoped that I wouldn’t have to. But next week’s election changes the picture. I urge citizens of Colorado to vote no on Amendment 48. A...
by Ken JP Stuczynski | Sep 19, 2012 | Politics & Law, Religion & Spirituality, Society & Culture
In an open letter to the protesters in Australia that turned violent — and violent protesters in general around the globe — editorialist Peter FitzSimons questions the sanity of so many people protesting a file someone put on YouTube by attacking police,...
by Ken JP Stuczynski | Sep 1, 2012 | Business & Economics, Psychology, Religion & Spirituality, Science & Pseudoscience, Society & Culture
I’ve meant to write on this subject in detail for some time, but for now I bring you a much needed critique that thousands of saner people have voiced. I say much needed because the “Myth of the Law of Attraction” has permeated every available...
by Barry Fagin | Aug 6, 2012 | Philosophy & Ethics, Religion & Spirituality, Society & Culture
{Published in the Colorado Springs Gazette, 8-7-08} [[Randy Pausch]], my friend, classmate and author of the bestselling “Last Lecture”, has died of cancer. His selfless and inspiring life touched millions of people. My life goals are more modest. I just want convince...
by Barry Fagin | Jul 16, 2012 | Religion & Spirituality, Society & Culture
{Published in the Colorado Springs Gazette, 6-26-08, under title “Springs Should be Accepting of Gays”} The brochure on the nightstand says “Pride Pages”. It’s a directory of lesbian and gay friendly businesses, a hundred pages thick, every one full color...
by Barry Fagin | Jun 24, 2012 | Religion & Spirituality, Science & Pseudoscience, Society & Culture
{Published in the Colorado Springs Gazette, 5-1-08} Things are calm in Colorado Springs, but we’re in the eye of a hurricane. Next week will end a “Perfect Storm” of events at the intersection of religion, art, and public life. Last Friday saw the release of...
