We are always in transition.

There were three kinds of evangelical leaders: The dumb or idealistic ones who really believed. The out-and-out charlatans. And the smart ones who still believed – sort of – but knew that the evangelical world was sh*t, but who couldn't figure out any way to earn as good a living anywhere else.

The way even movements change is stunning: Chinese communist capitalists? Evangelicals deciding to be nice to gay people?

There is nothing more profane than the image of an atheist with tears in his eyes conducting the glory and passion of Handel's Messiah.

I just think the way (for instance) evangelicals talk about God or Jesus, as in "Jesus says" or "the Bible says" points up a lack of honesty.

Donald Trump is not a very bright or nice man. Bad combination.

Positions on politics and religion are labels. Inside I'm still me, just older and tired.