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Detainees held at the U.S. military base in Cuba told their U.S. lawyers about the use of tactics intended to degrade their religious beliefs in a series of interviews beginning in October 2004; the depositions were recently declassified by the Pentagon, and were published today on the watchdog group’s Web site.
Read moreBe sure to visit Perrspectives.com to determine the current conservative threat level.
Read moreIn a democracy, the primary responsibility for the success or failure of that democracy lies with the people. We each have a duty to view critically the actions of our elected leaders. In this, American’s receive a failing grade. There is another leg of democracy which the founders recognized and gave special consideration. That leg is a free press.
Read moreIn a democracy, the primary responsibility for the success or failure of that democracy lies with the people. We each have a duty to view critically the actions of our elected leaders. In this, American’s receive a failing grade. There is another leg of democracy which the founders recognized and gave special consideration. That leg is a free press.
Read moreJesus would not happy with the state of his church today. Given appropriation for political gain, the hatred spewing from some of the so-called religious leaders, the sex scandals, the disregard of so many Christians for the plight of those in need, it is hard to believe this is what the Holy Spirit had in mind when it blew into the house of the Disciples.
Read moreJesus would not happy with the state of his church today. Given appropriation for political gain, the hatred spewing from some of the so-called religious leaders, the sex scandals, the disregard of so many Christians for the plight of those in need, it is hard to believe this is what the Holy Spirit had in mind when it blew into the house of the Disciples.
Read moreI think we miss the boat when it comes to miracles. I heard a story on NPR about how Monarch Butterflies navigate. Monarch’s travel nearly one thousands miles from Canada to Mexico. Researches found part of the Monarch’s eyes and brain are wired to see ultraviolet light, so they can travel even on cloudy days without queues from the position of the sun. You see, I think that is a miracle.
Read moreI’d like to share the following email that was sent to each member of Council of Bishop’s of the United Methodist Church. The Council met last week, and passed a number of resolutions, but seemed to ignore anything of an consequence to our world today. If you know me, you know I’m not too intimidated to take them to task.
Read moreI’m not talking here about the “bully pulpit” the politicians have. I’m talking about the pulpit of the church, and the less than righteous pride I see developing within the Christian right.
Read moreMost scientists have decided to boycott the “Scopes Trial II” being held in Kansas this week because they don’t want to lend legitimacy to “Intelligent Design.” Thus, the defense of evolution is left to one lone lawyer, who has no real expertise in biology.
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