From The Guardian: The Pope today reignited the controversy over the Catholic church’s stance on condom use as he made his first trip to Africa. The pontiff said condoms were not the answer to t… more →
Five Public OpinionsJeffrey Saltzman wrote 1 day ago: “It is the peculiar and perpetual error of the human understanding to be more moved and excited by a … more →
mattusmaximus wrote 1 week ago: I’ve practiced martial arts of various styles for 20 years, and in all that time I’ve he … more →
volaar wrote 1 week ago: …and an American, second, then I can’t be a Baptist or other God-fearing Christian, fi … more →
genevieve81 wrote 1 week ago: Probably the biggest thing I’ve struggled with over the last few months has been my desire to … more →
volaar wrote 1 week ago: True dat. …and an American, second, then I can’t be a Baptist or other God-fearing Chris … more →
norman kulkin wrote 3 weeks ago: Titled: “MAGICAL INTO THINKING PLAY SYNCRONISM RATIONALITY” 7.6-16.09 (S.C.), from the series entitl … more →
zoma777 wrote 4 weeks ago: I’m going to start a page for prayer petitions for themselves or loved ones going through a ha … more →
koppl wrote 1 month ago: by Roger Koppl The term “magical thinking” has different meanings, most of them involving something … more →
Daniel wrote 1 month ago: It really boils down to a bit of magical thinking. I am sitting under tall trees, with a great wind … more →
manicddaily wrote 1 month ago: Late late late. What is it that makes some people (i.e. me) almost inevitably so? It can’t be … more →
Julia wrote 1 month ago: I’ve lived in Austin 7 years, October 2nd was my anniversary. I’ve never been to ACL. I … more →
gustines wrote 2 months ago: A Wolf at the Table: A Memoir of My Father, by Augusten Burroughs. St. Martin’s Press (2008), 256 p … more →
patriciau wrote 2 months ago: Check out this blogpost from Liz Lawley about the Picturing the Impossible project she’s worki … more →
mattusmaximus wrote 2 months ago: Today I saw a great post over at the Tech Republic blog about the “10 habits of superstitious … more →
enteringthewhirlpool wrote 3 months ago: by enteringthewhirlpool 1.) There is a conjecture that the decline of organized religion in Western … more →
wbtphdjd wrote 3 months ago: What to do about Christian conservatives? They absolutely have the right to their beliefs. I would … more →
charmedguy18 wrote 3 months ago: Emily wrote this poem. A stunning portrait of the rancid emotion grief has handed her. Linear shadow … more →
chattyservo wrote 3 months ago: Last week, I watched an otherwise-intelligent man do something beyond stupid. He took a paper towel … more →
justabovesunset wrote 3 months ago: Michael Lind is an interesting fellow: Lind has examined and defended the tradition of American demo … more →