Author Ed Scott was raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy after high school and traveled to Newfoundland, Portugal, and Morocco. He transferred to the U.S. Army and toured Spain, France, Germany, and England. His extensive travels gave him the opportunity to observe many cultures and to interact with people of differing religions and beliefs. Upon returning to civilian life, Ed became a licensed police officer with the Minneapolis {Police Department where he served for thirty-six years until his retirement in December 1998. During those years he attended several church...