Churches always seem to outlast the frenetic change in the world around them; this symbolic contrast between the permanent and the fleeting is never more apparent than in inner-city churches. One such case in New York is Holy Cross Church, which describes itself, appropriately, as the church . . . . Continue Reading »
Although Meghan Duke has already posted accurate praise for Bruce D. Marshall’s review , in the current FT, of Gary Anderson’s book Sin: A History , I want to say a bit more about the review from my own standpoint as a theology buff. Anderson does not strive, and Marshall does not call, . . . . Continue Reading »
I am certainly not opposed to transitioning from fossil fuels into renewable energy sources. But that will take decades, and in the meantime, we need to be sure our energy needs are met.I saw first hand the problem when California experienced power brown outs several years ago. It helped bring . . . . Continue Reading »
Here is a very interesting overview of how, and why, the people in Maine voted down their legislature’s effort to legalize “gay marriage.” I put the words “gay marriage” in quotes because there is nothing “gay” or “marriage” about so-called gay . . . . Continue Reading »
One of the greatest threats to human exceptionalism comes from the ideology of people who work in the life and environmental science sector, who it seems, take every opportunity to subvert and undermine our self concept as the unique species in the known universe. The latest example can be . . . . Continue Reading »
Have you been wanting to try heroin but weren’t sure how to shoot up properly? Well, if you live in New York City, you’re in luck! Apparently the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene had an extra $32,000 laying around and thought the best use of the money would be to print 70,000 . . . . Continue Reading »
I recommend Bruce Marshall’s review essay of Gary Anderson’s Sin: A History especially for these last two days of Christmas. Marshall shows the interesting history of how sin came to be understood as debt—rather than simply a burden or a wound—and then offers an excellent . . . . Continue Reading »
A new study finds that young children spanked by their parents may grow up to be happier and more successful than those who have never been swatted: According to the research, children spanked up to the age of 6 were likely as teenagers to perform better at school and were more likely to carry out . . . . Continue Reading »
I’m not in favor of nationalized health care insurance but it appears the Democrats are going to pass it. In that case I’d like to see two codicils attached to this possibly unconstitutional legislation that declare: Everyone is required to participate in this program, NO EXEMPTIONS. . . . . Continue Reading »
I was planning on commenting about the reported increase in Dutch euthanasia deaths. But the indefatigable Alex Schadenberg of the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition (to the left of the old guy in the center as you look at the photo), beat me to it. From his blog:An article in the Dutch News has . . . . Continue Reading »
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