I’ve been thinking about Nic Sheff and his praying to God for help.  He says that he doesn’t believe it God but doesn’t know what else to do, so he prays.  It appears his prayers are answered.  He doesn’t say it in so many words, but it comes through in his writing.  I figure most cynics would say that it wasn’t God, but something inside Nic or the fact that he prayed and it … [Read more...] about Prayer

I wanted to see a picture of Nic and his dad so went on line.  The father looked like I expected and Nic didn’t.  I’m not sure what I expected.  There was a link to A Hip Mom’s Guide, one mom's thoughts on raising boys, living life, & having fun.  I wrote the following comment. I just finished reading Beautiful Boy and am half way through Tweak.  I … [Read more...] about Response to I’m Cheering for You Nic Sheff.

I agree.  We shouldn’t blame God for the evil in the world because the evil in the world comes from man and not from God.   Hitler came into power because the people, including Jews, did not rise up against him.  Germans did not raise up against him.  Countries refused to accept the Jews when Hitler tried to sent them to other countries.  God may … [Read more...] about Don’t Blame God

My previous theories have been proven correct.  I see Nick as a neglected boy.  When he was young and in LA with his mother, she was too busy with work to give him much time.  The stepfather was too busy looking at women and telling a young boy about his sex life.  These adults were like children themselves. Nick goes to parties with his dad where people … [Read more...] about A Beautiful Boy

I read this article tonight (while enjoying my free 90 day preview) in the USA todays e-paper. It is about God and terrorism, I found it surprising to see this article right after I finished reading and commenting on my sisters recent blog post "God on Trial" anyway it is a worthwhile read, it is a rather short article and has some very good points. I found the comments at the … [Read more...] about Don't Blame God for Terrorism