Suppose there existed a device—a gadget, say—that would give its owner—you or me, say—certain godlike abilities, such as the instant (or near-instant) eradication of evil (or an evil-doer)? What if it could fix things on that laundry list of grievances for God we keep in our back pocket? What if such a thing could work miracles, such as cleaner skin, hair restoration, clear vision, whiter teeth, weight control, a strengthened immune system, arrested addiction, reconciled relationships...even a greener lawn? I just finished reading the second book of a trilogy about such a “button box,” a small wooden box adorned with colored ...