Political and Social Commentary
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Headlines Proven Evil 37% of the Time By Team of Etho-physicists at Harvard Middle School
Part of the value of headlines is they prompt us to read. But the downside is, they may be an excuse for not reading. Continue reading
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What Is Truth?
It takes us back to another time when truth was considered a tool of relativity and expediency. Continue reading
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“An indefinable something is to be done, in a way nobody knows how …”
"An indefinable something is to be done, in a way nobody knows how , at a time nobody knows when, that will accomplish nobody knows what." – Thomas B. Reed, Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, 1889 to… Continue reading
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An Open Letter to Conservative C – Brian McLaren
I have been growing more and more deeply troubled by the way so many from my heritage in conservative Christianity – in its Evangelical, Charismatic, and Roman Catholic streams – have allowed themselves to be spiritually formed by various conservative… Continue reading
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Scandals and Sandals
We've got another scandal in Washington – the kind we love, juicy, sexual, tawdry, and polarizing. And the Man in sandals walks among us unshaken, knowing what He has always known – that we are vulnerable and flawed and ever… Continue reading
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How to Pray in Time of War
Those of us who pray and, specifically, those of us who pray publically, are often caught in a theological and ethical crisis when confronted with certain issues. We are called to pray the prayers of the people, but also called… Continue reading
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Politically Incorrect
I hate to offend, but to never offend would be to never take a position on anything. And I am not sure this is a position. Nor am I sure I understand all the variables. I have been listening to… Continue reading
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Dumbing Down Dubai and Other Dangerous Diddlings
A number of days ago, I wrote an entry criticizing the President for asking us to trust the government to always act in our best interests without checks, balances, and oversight. It wasn't about him – but IT, the government.… Continue reading
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Trust Me
I heard our President ask us to trust him again today. It caused me some concern – especially for a guy who does not like to polarize himself or others politically. I think most of the distinctions we draw are… Continue reading
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State of the Union Speech for Sale
President Bussh apparently had some good things to say in his speech last night. I was a bit distracted by trying to keep score of who was applaudng and who was sitting with folded hands on which points. I did… Continue reading
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