In the long history of the English people, there have been few events more dramatic than the murder of the Archbishop of Canterbury, Thomas Becket, on the 29th of December …
Not-Your-Grandparents-Marriage
During my freshman year of college, I attended Mars Hill Bible Church in Grandville, Michigan. The pastor, a young charismatic, and very gifted teacher drew a congregation of over 10,000 …
What D.A.R.E. Didn’t Teach Me, Part II: Cannabis Facts and History
I recently wrote a piece on my patient story detailing my journey to treating Crohn’s Disease with Cannabis. I am grateful to those who felt comfortable sharing the article with …
A Transgender Connection
I recently had the opportunity to go and listen to Laverne Cox speak. If you’re not familiar with Laverne Cox, she is an African American transgender actress best known for …
And So the Hadith Tells Me So
Working at my desk, one of my students this week walked up to me and asked: “Mr. DeCou, are you busy? I am having problems with some of my research …
Islam in Europe: Radical or Rational?
The recent terror attacks in Paris have resulted in an increased focus on Islam in Europe, particularly the conflicting identities of young Muslims in an age where technology has opened …
What D.A.R.E. Didn’t Teach Me: How Cannabis Saved My Life
When I was in grade school I was unusually small for my age. I did not grow as rapidly as the other children which led me to be low on …
I Am (not) Charlie Hebdo
#JeSuisCharlie – What became one of the most popular hashtags ever used – involving more than 3.4 million tweets within a twenty four hour time span – stemmed from an …