I understand most of the commandments and parables of the bible as being a basic code of conduct. Do this and go to hell don't do this and you may get into heaven ect...I even get our desire as lesser ...

Find today’s readings here. “This generation is an evil generation; it seeks a sign.” That stings a little—O.K., a lot. But maybe Jesus is right. Maybe we, like generations of old, do want God to ...