Category Archives: Politics/Current Events

Finding Myself More Wrathful

It’s hard for a liberal Christian like me to admit but I’m finding myself more wrathful these days. There are a lot of bad things that happen in our world that have nothing to do with God and everything to … Continue reading

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Gun Owners Don’t Want To Be Inconvenienced For The Safety Of Children And Others

Gun owners don’t want to be inconvenienced for the safety of children and others.  With background checks what we are really talking about is being inconvenienced, unless of course, there’s some crazy person in your family to whom you are … Continue reading

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Prayers For Pope Francis, Nuns on the Bus, Catholic Women, LGBT Catholics, Liberal Catholics, Sexually Abused by Catholic Priests

Pope Francis, in St Peter’s Square, today asked for the prayers of “all men and women of good will” to help him lead the Catholic Church.  I consider myself a person of good will, albeit one who hasn’t felt good … Continue reading

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The World According to Dick Cheney

R.J. Cutler’s latest documentary, “The World According to Dick Cheney,” will be airing on Showtime on March 15.  Previews of the documentary show Cheney defending his recommendation to torture.  According to Cheney, his job was to protect the United States … Continue reading

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His Name Is Miguel: Tragic Immigration Stories by Rosalie Mann

His name is Miguel.  You may have seen Miguel, or someone like him. Or, perhaps you didn’t notice him at all. Miguel is an undocumented immigrant, an illegal alien from Mexico.To many, he is just another day laborer standing on the corner … Continue reading

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U.S. Immigration Policy To Remember

With immigration legislation just around the corner, it’s a good time to remind U.S. citizens that there was a time when we asked Mexican immigrants to help us.  I’m referring to the Bracero Program.  Bracero is a Spanish term meaning … Continue reading

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Waterboarding Is NOT A Laughing Matter

Senator John McCain seems to think waterboarding is a laughing matter.  Sen. McCain (R-Ariz.) joked that he’s going to get the truth out of Sen. John Kerry during confirmation hearings this week, even if he has to resort to enhanced … Continue reading

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Stopping Violence Includes Ridding Ourselves Of A Violent God

After the violence at Sandy Hook Elementary School, the United States appears to be poised finally to respond to its culture of violence.  While Wayne LaPierre, the N.R.A. vice president, offered no support for any of the proposals made in the last … Continue reading

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Johnny the Baptizer’s Plan For Repentance (The Fiscal Cliff)

As the United States approaches its fiscal cliff, we should keep in mind Johnny the Baptizer’s plan for repentance. John said to the crowds that came out to be baptized by him, ‘You brood of vipers! Who warned you to … Continue reading

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Should A Soldier Back Home Away From The Battlefield Have Sex With His/Her Spouse? Pat Roberston, David Petraeus, King David and Uriah

Whatever happened to family values conservative Christians?  Pat Robertson, discussing ex-CIA Director David Petraeus’s affair with Paula Broadwell, noted that Petraeus is “a man” and Broadwell is “an extremely good-looking woman.”  Pat, observant person that he is, also commented:“The man’s … Continue reading

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