Tag Politics

Inaugural Blogging

With the Inauguration this week I thought I would open the blog up to other to be able to share their thoughts on the process. So this is what I will do: Email me your thoughts either before, during, or…

Rabbis, Muslim, Archbishop to Pray at Inaugural Service

At past inaugurations, ceremonial prayers uttered on behalf of the incoming president drew about as much attention as the flags on the podium. Not this year. Barack Obama’s choice of clergy is under scrutiny like no other president-elect before him,…

Was Jesus a Liberal?

I have often asked this question and I think about it often. I don’t think we can take the current 21st Century meaning of these words and try and fix them to ancient persons but I think this post does…

Illinois Senate Seat

I have not commented on this crazyness in the Illinois Senate Seat situation in the past but I will now enter the fray. Yesterday Governor Blagojevich (who is Orthodox by the way) named Roland Burris to the United States Senate…

Merry Christmas

*Twas the month before Christmas**When all through our land,**Not a Christian was praying**Nor taking a stand.**See the PC Police had taken away,**The reason for Christmas – no one could say.**The children were told by their schools not to sing,**About Shepherds…

Great Local Blogs

I have recently come across two great local blogs. If you live in the Central Massachusetts area or if you like local politics and issues check out these two blogs. Speak Out Southbridge Getting Involved

Election Blogging

I am going to be live blogging the results as long as I can stay awake that is. 11:00pm CNN Projects:Obama Wins 10:25pm CNN Projects:TX – McCainMS – McCain 10:00pm CNN Projects:UT – McCainKS – McCainIA – Obama 9:53pm CNN…

Today is the Day

So it has arrived. For the past 18 months we have been inundated with political stuff and it is now our turn to cast our vote. It is up to us now to make the difference. By all accounts this…

Blog Martyr

If anyone thinks discipleship does not have a cost you need to read this story. Rania was from Saudi Arabia, you remember them they are our partners in the Middle East. The ones who helped us overthrow Saddam and the…

Religion and Politics

There is an excellent op-ed piece going around about the role religion has taken in this political season. I highly recommend you read it. Using religion to win votes subverts the Constitution

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