Sen. Jim Webb, a Democrat from Virginia, met with Myanmar Prime Minister Gen. Thein Sein (center) and Senior Gen. Than Shwe (right) during a rare visit by a U.S. lawmaker to the nation also known as Burma. via www.npr.org Here… Continue reading

Eunice Shriver was a great woman, but she also helped other people achieve greatness. That is a big part of what made her great. Lifting others is what true greatness is about. Our greatness is to be found in the… Continue reading

by Randy James Sure, they may while away their days eating, sleeping and soiling diapers. But Alison Gopnik says it's high time that babies got some respect. In her new book, The Philosophical Baby, the University of California, Berkeley, psychologist… Continue reading

This is not a political post. I am not giving an opinion or seeking to influence anyone. I am passing on information that is quite available but you may not have seen. Here is is in RTF format straight from… Continue reading

Thanks to Linda Berquist for posting this on Facebook. I don't know if these statistics are surprising or just telling. Gallup: Most Religious States and Least Religious States By Johnny, on August 13, 2009, at 5:48 pm Religious Identity: States… Continue reading

From Pulpit to Policy, Souls to Stomachs Bread for the World Founder Reflects On Life, Mission By Greg Gaudio Washington Post Staff Writer Thursday, August 13, 2009 In Mississippi, the Rev. Arthur Simon met a 2-year-old girl whose parents could… Continue reading

Speaking at the 11th convocation and investiture of fellows of the Nigerian Academy of Letters (NAL) yesterday in Lagos, he said national unity, transformation and political advancement will remain a mirage as long as corruption, electoral fraud, bad leadership, poverty,… Continue reading

   12:05 PM Tue, Aug 11, 2009    William McKenzie/Editorial Columnist     Religious historian Randall Balmer's written a new book, "God in the White House," in which the Columbia University professor suggests we've moved too far away from John Kennedy's line… Continue reading

For years Bill Lobdell covered religion for the Los Angeles Times and, sadly, if his experience is any guide, spending too much time poking around the underbelly of American religion can be lethal to one's faith. According to Bill, he… Continue reading

Brad Pitt is running for mayor for mayor! Pitt's interview with Ann Curry aired on Thursday's 'Today' show, and New Orleans' most prominent Katrina rebuilder thanks to his Make it Right Foundation joked about running for mayor of the Louisiana… Continue reading