A week ago, before all the computer problems started, a person made the following comment: I also think there is a debate to be had regarding the form and function of institutions (Kuyper’s Sphere Sovereignty) – Church, State, Family, … [Continue reading]
Hello muddeh, hello faddeh, here I am at Antiochian Village
Well, here I am at Antiochian Village for the annual clergy symposium. I had to rebuild two computers and reload their software, then get in the car and dash up here for the symposium. However, here I have my laptop, so hopefully there will be an … [Continue reading]
Lightning delays
My apologies for the continuing delays in more postings on government. The reason for the delay yesterday, which is extending into today, is that I had a lightning strike with a power surge near my home. Of course, I was out and about at the time. … [Continue reading]
Overboard Red Sox fans
I meant to continue the posting on government today, but some matters have come up. I will try to return to my posting on government tomorrow. In the meantime, please glance at the above comic. Mind you, I knew that the Boston Red Sox fans are a … [Continue reading]
An aside on traditions
This post does not directly follow yesterday's post on government. Rather, it is an aside on tradition that will help with our understanding of government. I am currently reading a fiction book for relaxation. It is set in old Russia at an … [Continue reading]
Rulers are God’s ministers
For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to evil. Do you want to be unafraid of the authority? Do what is good, and you will have praise from the same. For he is God’s minister to you for good. But if you do evil, be afraid; for he does not … [Continue reading]
Unemployed? Take the job of an illegal immigrant
The Colbert Report Mon - Thurs 11:30pm / 10:30c Arturo Rodriguez www.colbertnation.com Colbert Report Full Episodes 2010 Election Fox News About three weeks ago, the United Farm Workers launched an interesting initiative, which … [Continue reading]
A small excerpt from a history of child-raising
After the Talmud posting on child-rearing, I was doing some research into child-raising. I found the following quote. I should warn those who are easily shocked that it is a tough quote. Infant abandonment was also a fairly common phenomenon in … [Continue reading]
Is there a place for tough love?
I must admit that the Geico advert above has been my favorite one so far. I thought of it today when I was talking with a member of Alcoholics Anonymous. This person has been part of AA for over two decades, and has not "slipped" for years. As we … [Continue reading]
The Talmud on the raising of children
Due to a blog post on another site, I did some research on what the Talmud said on the raising of children. Why did I do that? Because too many people today will quote Scriptures like, "spare the rod and spoil the child," and will insist that this … [Continue reading]
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