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January 14, 2015
“Why I won’t serve Israel”
For your interest and edification, here’s a piece, brought to my notice by Jabra Ghneim, in which an Israeli explains his refusal to serve with an Israeli army that he sees as an occupation force: http://mobile.nytimes.com/2015/01/12/... It’s useful to encounter different ideas.
January 13, 2015
There are a few Muslims who seem determined to make Islam look evil.
You knew that. But did you also know that there are a few who seem dedicated to making it look ridiculous? http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015... Islamic civilization is one of humanity’s greatest achievements, creating profound literature, spectacular architecture, and marvelous beauty, as well as giving spiritual comfort and purpose and moral guidance to [Read More...]
“Have you learned for yourself?”
More missionary reflections out of Samoa: http://samoamission.blogspot.com/2014...
“Charlie Hebdo and the meaning of freedom”
Ralph Hancock, a Harvard-trained political philosopher with strong ties to France, changes gears a bit for this thoughtful essay in the Deseret News: http://www.deseretnews.com/article/86...
January 12, 2015
“Bosnian Muslims celebrate an Islamic Christmas”
As a break from all of the unhappy stories involving Muslims of late, I would like to share this pleasant little item, which was brought to my notice by Scott Pierson: http://www.firstthings.com/web-exclus...
“Sorry, liberals, Scandinavian countries aren’t utopias.”
I’m reminded at least once a month that the foremost countries on the planet, the happiest and best functioning, are relatively godless socialist states such as those in Scandinavia. Color me skeptical. So you can easily understand why, as a quasi-libertarian and a religious believer, I was already predisposed to enjoy this [Read More...]
On being a Christian
“It is not that I want merely to be called a Christian, but actually to be one. Yes, if I prove to be one, then I can have the name.” St. Ignatius of Antioch (martyred ca. AD 107)
New Testament 33
Matthew 13:53-58 Mark 6:1-6 Luke 4:16-30 Plainly, according to Luke, Jesus is literate. As was the custom, he stands while reading from the scriptures and then sits when he begins to explain or expound them. I love the cadences and the contents of Luke 4:16-21 in the King James Version of [Read More...]
Some pretty basic suggestions for avoiding cancer
According to the 10 January 2015 Economist, a study done in the United Kingdom found that 42% of all cancers are tied to factors within an individual’s control. These factors include smoking (which, because of the carcinogenic chemicals it creates, causes 29% of pancreatic cancer, 37% of bladder cancer, 65% of esophageal [Read More...]
22 April through 1 May in Israel
Just a little reminder for those who may be dawdling on this: http://693.tru-m.com/tour-details.cfm...
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