In the New York Sun today, John Merriman reviews a new book on Napoleon. It’s a nice review, but this line caught my eye: “Napoleon modestly portrayed himself as ‘the savior,’ and, although not a religious person, encouraged comparisons with Jesus Christ.” Isn’t . . . . Continue Reading »
One of the things that drives me up a wall is what I call post modernist advocacy, in which narratives, rather than facts, drive the debate. Animal rights, and its assertions about animal research, is a classic case in point.There are actually two themes found in animal rights advocacy on this . . . . Continue Reading »
A blog has been started to investigate further the reasons for the cancellation of the popular KFUO.org radio progam Issues, Etc. . Among the bloggers is Mollie Ziegler Hemingway, whose Wall Street Journal piece located the cancellation within the context of larger denominational issues. Lutheran . . . . Continue Reading »
Apparently the critical word that PETA euthanizes dogs and cats has gotten under the skin of its leadership. Thus when Gina Spadafori, a writer about pet issues, contended that these animals were brought to PETA to be placed in homes, PETA threatened to sue for defamation. From the lawyer’s . . . . Continue Reading »
Health care American style.Charlie Brown is elected President of the United States and calls for sacrifice. The American people . . . . Continue Reading »
Botox has been out for a long time, but it might need another look as to its safety thanks to a study done in rats on a related substance. From the story:Botulinum neurotoxin type A, sold as Allergan Inc.’s Botox remedy for wrinkles, can move from its injection site to the brain, a study . . . . Continue Reading »
Scientists in the UK claim to have made embryos using cow eggs and human DNA through SCNT. Although the work has yet to be verified via peer review, Newcastle scientists told the press that the embryos lasted three days. From the story: Embryos containing both human and animal material have been . . . . Continue Reading »
Is there such a thing as a tech-savvy Luddite? If so, Lance Ulanoff , editor in chief of PC Magazine , qualifies. ( Note to self: Remember club-and-burlap-bag “motivation” tool . . . ) . . . . Continue Reading »
The bishops of the United States created Catholic Relief Services (CRS) as an agency for the charitable activities of the US Catholic Church in foreign countries. In 1986, CRS began an HIV/AIDS program. Part of the stated policy of that program is to supply full and accurate information about . . . . Continue Reading »
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