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Eugenics v Autism

In April, 2009, a draft report from NVAC raised the question of whether the apparent cause of autism coming from vaccinations was not due to the presence of mercury but instead might be due to the presence of, and an interaction with, the aborted fetus (human) DNA in the vaccine. Teresa Deisher . . . . Continue Reading »

Thirty Three Things (v. 1)

(Note: For several years on Evangelical Outpost , I compiled a weekly roundup of thirty-three links, quotes, and other intriguing tidbits I found around the web. When I turned that site over to the folks at Biola University’s Torrey Honors Institute, they kept the tradition going . I’ve . . . . Continue Reading »

St. Barnabas

“Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas (which means Son of Encouragement), sold a field he owned and brought the money and put it at the apostles’ feet” (Acts 4:36-37).“While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, ‘Set . . . . Continue Reading »

Slapstick Academic Satire

For a delightful romp through the academic groves, see a satirical effusion from Jason Peters over at The Front Porch Republic:  The Way to Bliss. Part David Lodge, part Jonathan Swift, part John Kennedy Toole, this collegiate reverie has some wickedly funny moments: feminist archeologists who . . . . Continue Reading »

More on the Politics of Humanitarianism

Yesterday I encouraged readers to take a look at a column by David Rieff over on The New Republic website.  Today’s Wall Street Journal reports some changes in the Obama administration’s efforts to support dissidents in Iran. The details are interesting, and readers will . . . . Continue Reading »

More on Soccer, This Time With Intellectuals

A young friend of Irish descent, who spent his high school years in Dublin, displeased by our publication of Stephen Webb’s  How Soccer is Ruining America , writes: First Things can write what it wishes on theology, no arguments from me. You can write what you will on politics, up . . . . Continue Reading »

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