These books can't possibly compete with centuries of established history, especially when that history is endorsed by the ultimate bestseller of all time." Faukman's eyes went wide. "Don't tell me Harry Potter is actually about the Holy Grail." "I was referring to the Bible." Faukman cringed. "I knew that.

Skepticism has become a virtue. Cynicism and demand for proof has become enlightened thought. Is it any wonder that humans now feel more depressed and defeated than they have at any point in human history?

The truth, however, was stranger still.

God answers all prayers, but sometimes his answer is 'no'.

When multiple explanations exist, the simplest is usually correct.

The media is the right arm of anarchy.

Fear cripples faster than any implement of war.