Simon knew talent. Simon was brave. Simon loved his nation.Simon did not say much, but Simon followed Jesus.This Easter Simon the Zealot has been on my mind. He was a follower of Jesus easy to forget, because we only know his name and political point of view. Simon wanted freedom for his people . . . . Continue Reading »
A Cambridge University professor claims that the Last Supper was not on Maundy Thursday, but rather on a Wednesday. April 1, A.D. 33, to be exact : “If you look at all the events the Gospels record - between the Last Supper and the Crucifixion - there is a large number. It is impossible to . . . . Continue Reading »
Oh good grief. In an attempt to prevent the manufacture of meth, Oregon, and Mississippi now require prescriptions to buy Sudafed (and equivalents), and three states—including California (of course)—are thinking of so requiring. Can we say raising health costs? Secondhand . . . . Continue Reading »
Between Dr. Seuss themed communion and giving communion to dogs , I didn’t think it was possible for any country to beat America at making a mockery of sacred religious services. But I was wrong. Congratulations, England. You’ve bested us Yanks with your latest venture in . . . . Continue Reading »
It’s a shame I need to keep doing this, but so many people have been lied to about the importance of animal research by organizations such as PETA, it must be done. A potentially profound breakthrough in the treatment of heart attacks may soon be on line—thanks in very large part . . . . Continue Reading »
The U.K. Department of Health is going to court to stop figures being published on the number of late abortions on “less than perfect” fetuses with physical abnormalities such as cleft palate and club foot: Eighteen months ago an Information Rights Tribunal ruled that the numbers of . . . . Continue Reading »
California has swallowed the global warming hysteria—and our economy shows it. Now, a Tweet from my governor:Obama Administration lends another $2.1 billion for CA solar projects – 1000 jobs in Riverside Co. http://bit.ly/h1yBfhHow much is that per job? This seems more like walking . . . . Continue Reading »
I wish there was a way to incorporate these into blog post’s comment thread . . . Created by Landon Schurtz. Via: Marginal Revolution . . . . Continue Reading »
I have a review in the current First Things journal of Contested Reproduction, by John H Evans. The book is aimed at Christians and seeks to help them find “common discourses” with which they can debate RGTs in the public square.I am all for employing arguments accessible to all . . . . Continue Reading »
The Washington Post deserves praise for being one of the few national newspapers that attempts to take religion (somewhat) seriously. They have an excellent religion reporter (Michelle Boorstein) and a forum—“ On Faith ”—dedicated to “news and opinion on religion and . . . . Continue Reading »
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