During the last couple of days, a scandal has broken out that involves Planned Parenthood in the sale of body parts to various institutions. I have posted the short version of the video that broke the story, however, it is important that you know … [Continue reading]
Five myths that are making the rounds
I saw the above posting, as usual, on Facebook. I am not sure who the author is. But, like most postings of this type, the above is only possibly true if you make some rather odd assumptions about both the people involved and about what is ethical … [Continue reading]
Very typical attitude
I thought I was wrong once, but I was mistaken. One of the true tests of maturity is the realization of how many things you were wrong about. Although the most famous, Saint Augustine of Hippo is not the only one to have written at the end of his … [Continue reading]
Independence Day according to a geek (2015)
< p align="justify">Geeks have been known to have an odd sense of humor. The comic above is obviously from a person who has watched/read too much Dune, Star Trek, Star Wars, and maybe even a little Galaxy Quest. How many of those movies/books … [Continue reading]
One nation, for now
We have two pictures of America in our minds this July 4th. One is the traditional image of hot dogs, parades, and remembering the events that led to the founding of this country. The other one is the image of an America that is tearing itself apart … [Continue reading]
Wait! The voters are wrong for overturning the Legislature?
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court ruled on Monday that Arizona’s voters were entitled to try to make the process of drawing congressional district lines less partisan by creating an independent redistricting commission. Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, … [Continue reading]
Years of legal battles ahead–caution
There have been various rulings by the Supreme Court in the last few days. I agree with some of them, and I disagree with some of them. The one that has been getting the most discussion among Christians is the one on gay marriage. I have been reading … [Continue reading]
Let the bells ring
Once in a while Christians get it very very right. The AME church in Charleston gave an excellent example this week of how to be a Christian and influence the nation. As we all know, the mother AME church suffered a terrible tragedy at the hands of … [Continue reading]
Racism and prior history
This has been a rough week for the USA. The shootings in South Carolina have left us all shocked. I was talking to a young African-American, whom I supervise, and told him that I never thought that I would again see a church killing like the one that … [Continue reading]
Children’s tales, merry and frightening
“When the first baby laughed for the first time, its laugh broke into a thousand pieces, and they all went skipping about, and that was the beginning of fairies.” - J.M. Barrie, Peter Pan “Fairy tales do not tell children the dragons exist. Children … [Continue reading]
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