The title refers to Matthew-13 of the Christian Bible, a parable in which a sower scatters seeds indiscriminately. Some grow, some don’t, depending on where they fall. A preacher (e.g., Jesus) is analogous to the sower; sometimes his words fall … Continue reading
A Joke Disguised as a Rant Irving, John (1989). A Prayer for Owen Meany. 617 pp. Secondary character John Wheelwright narrates the story of growing up with his friend, main character Owen Meany, a small boy who only grew to … Continue reading
Farewell to Religion? Taylor, Charles (2007). A Secular Age. Cambridge, MA: Belknap Press of Harvard University Press. 874 pp. $40, ISBN 9780674026766 Charles Taylor, eminent, prize-winning philosopher, asks this question: “…Why was it virtually impossible not to believe in God … Continue reading
A Well-told Story With A Hidden Agenda Martel, Yann (2001). Life of Pi. New York: Random/Harcourt. This adventure novel recalls Defoe’s Robinson Crusoe, and the middle part is a rousing adventure tale of a boy castaway at sea that would be … Continue reading