Today, on Father’s Day, we’re going to examine some history and some myths concerning the intentions of some special fathers, our founding fathers, as they designed the format for our American system of government.

C.S. Lewis converted from atheism to Christianity. Dan Barker converted from an evangelical minister to an atheist. In spite of their opposite destinations, their spiritual journeys of conversion are remarkably similar in many ways.  

 Abdi Nor Iftin is a refugee who learned English as a boy in war-torn Mogadishu by watching American films.  His determination to survive many near-death situations and come to America is an amazing adventure, sure to deepen our empathy for immigrants.

To complement our water justice theme, we will try to understand some people from southern Louisiana who have been victims of some of the worst water pollution in America, yet they often reject government regulation and assistance.

As a child, Lily Bailey’s mind was consumed by an obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). To help us gain empathy for those who suffer with this condition, we will step into the head of Lily Bailey to see the world from her point of view.