The site for ranting and reporting by John Masters
Religion is a frequent topic on this blog, and should not be confused with Christianity.
On May 17, Pentagon spokesman Larry DiRita told the public “we’ve not seen specific, credible allegations” of Quran mistreatment by U.S. guards or interrogators. Seventeen days later, the Pentagon acknowledged “that soldiers and interrogators kicked the Muslim holy book, got copies wet, stood on a Koran during an interrogation and inadvertently sprayed urine on another copy.”
Read moreOne pro-family leader is worried that American Christians could be facing a new form of inquisition.
Read moreMagically, it now appears that the homosexual lobby weilds tremendous power over the U.S. Congress. WOW!
Read moreBoy, if you thought good ‘ol American politics could get crazy, you ain’t seen nuthin until you’ve seen the Methodist Church’s system for appointing ministers.
Read moreDetainees 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 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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