But there I have another name. You must learn to know me by that name. This was the very reason you were brought into Narnia, that by knowing me here for a little, you might know me better there.

It's politically impossible, as you know, for any member of Congress to make a public statement condemning or criticizing the policies of Israel. It would be political suicidal for them to do so. A lot of the members of Congress agree with me, some very high up in the Congress. But if they came out publically and said it, their seats would be in danger.

I'm interested in the origins of the religious experience, how the history of religion has evolved over the last umpteen thousand years, and where religiosity is going in the future. I think that's a topic I've been chewing on for a few years; I would love to eventually work on and produce a book out of it.

Why? Why not? Why not you? Why not now?

Over the last few years, the Islamic world has produced more female presidents and prime ministers than both Europe and North America combined.

It is the job of the historian to say what is likely, and of faith to say what is possible.

The idea of literalism in the Bible is a very new phenomenon. In many ways, it's a product of the scientific revolution.