Celebrity Worship

Jackson Funeral Won't Convince Followers He Is Dead

Francesca Biller-Safran | Posted 08.06.2009 | Living


Francesca Biller-Safran

Since Elvis, the social pathos and obsession with celebrities has grown more than a hundred-fold, and this King of Pop will never be laid to rest or allowed to rest in peace.

Jackson's Death Means We're All Older Now and Need to Sober Up

Francesca Biller-Safran | Posted 07.30.2009 | Living


Francesca Biller-Safran

The passing of Michael Jackson and Farrah Fawcett has hit us near-baby boomers and full-on baby boomers with a rock and roll punch to the gut we weren't ready for.

Being Still in St. Patrick's Cathedral

Carol Hoenig | Posted 04.24.2009 | Living


Carol Hoenig

Why does religion rely so desperately on the fear factor? Why does it have to use threats of eternal damnation instead of showing real joy?