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Entries from June 29th, 2007

A Few Topics from Parableman

June 29th, 2007 · No Comments · Contemporaries

Parableman has some posts that you might want to read:
Black American Imperialism?
Some abstractions on evolution
Did Jesus have family values?

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July Fourth Leftovers

June 28th, 2007 · Comments Off · Christian

Thanks to someone who searched for this post and came up empty due to the switch of this blog from the MT to the Wordpress blogging software…. a repost in time for the July Fourth week [original post July 7, 2004]
Parableman (Jeremy) pondered the place of state authority and the stance and attitude of [...]

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The Beauty of Lament

June 28th, 2007 · No Comments · Compassion, blog showcase

In new blog, I’ve found a voice that resonates with my heart. Oh, I know you wouldn’t know it, as I have a tendency to ire and some sharpness… but my heart leads me in the direction that Eclexia has indicated in the post My Mentors in Lament.
In reviewing some of the blogs appreciated, Eclexia [...]

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Last Night’s Dance

June 28th, 2007 · No Comments · Critics Choice, Culture-media

I remarked on So You Think You Can Dance? at the Intellectuelle blog last night, right after the show. I just think some of the dance choreography on this show is outstanding. It is favorite TV watching around our house, although admittedly the guys don’t get as into it as the girls. The Wade Robeson’s [...]

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Prayer Changes Things…Or Things Change Prayer?

June 27th, 2007 · No Comments · Current, news

Were you aware that Hindu prayer to open United States Senate is slated for July 12, 2007?
“July 12, 2007, will be an illustrious day for all Americans and memorable day for us when opening prayers from ancient Hindu scriptures will be read in the great hall of democracy,” Rajan Zed, a Hindu chaplain, [who] will [...]

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Here’s an idea for the economy

June 27th, 2007 · 1 Comment · Commentary-green, politics

In an article about inflation and the Fed, a news item that is popping up all over is the fact that as we initiate more independence through ethanol production, the food bill is rising.
But for nearly five years, food and fuel prices have done a lot more rising than falling, and some economists say they [...]

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More LOTR Wisdom

June 27th, 2007 · No Comments · Cogitations

A post which managed to floor me with its truth and conviction.
The Power of the Ring
The Church cannot allow herself to be corrupted, or afford to adapt the ways of the world in ministry, or do something simply because we can without regard for the need or effectiveness. God has told us not only what [...]

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A Dose of Common Sense

June 27th, 2007 · No Comments · Miniblog

News flash to Sheila Brown: a person raising two happy children is probably contributing more to society than is a person who keeps five quiet dogs

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Sisu says it all

June 26th, 2007 · No Comments · Culture

“Your photographs paint a picture of freedom in America” speaks of beauty, of freedom, of nostalgia, of Norman Rockwell, and of 911’s clarity of vision.
Why do we let such things fade from our consciousness?

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Soft Science

June 26th, 2007 · No Comments · Commentary-green

We’re used to it by now: fudging the truth in the realms of science, politics, and religion. Usually it is motivated by some mix of the three, but for those interested in speculating on the views MaxedOutMama has some interesting tidbits of expertise which she presents in her own imitable way.a Look At Sea Level [...]

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