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Decline of the Nation-State

knightofrook wrote 1 day ago: We hear about them all the time when reading an AP report on whatever war they happen to be reportin … more →

Tags: Future, Politics, 4GW, Fourth-Generation Warfare, nation-state, US, Division

The Squirrel and the Grasshopper - A Tale of Modern Times!

floroy1942 wrote 4 days ago: Does the following joke ring any bells? It should in today’s world! The Squirrel and The Grass … more →

Tags: Human Rights, Immigrants, MPs, Insanity, Australia, Modern Times, bleeding hearts, Politically Correct, Squirrel

An unpleasant thought

Scott Kistler wrote 2 weeks ago: Robert Killebrew writes: According to a panel of experts at a recent conference sponsored by the Cen … more →

Tags: robert killebrew, Terrorism, International Crime

Yes! Magazine: Building a Just and Sustainable World2 comments

Jess Vogt wrote 2 weeks ago: Image credit: yesmagazine.orgLast week in the mail, I received the Fall 2009 issue of Yes!, a magazi … more →

Tags: Community, Education, news items, change, Environmental Degradation, Magazine, place-based, Sustainable Future, Yes

The Crucifix - A 'Human Rights' Tragedy

floroy1942 wrote 2 weeks ago: What is it today about people and ‘Human Rights’? In too many cases, the arguement for h … more →

Tags: Children, Human Rights, Insanity, Justice, Catholic Church, Italy, Religion, Religious Feedom

Guide to Gracious Living

72smalldive wrote 2 weeks ago: 07 Say Hello, Wave Goodbye Ultra Hospitable Japanese Elevator Assistants Greeting doesn’t take much … more →

Tags: Guide to Gracious Living, break the ice, goodbye, hello, manners, Social civility, Store Assistants, Store Etiquette, strangers

The Giant and the Midget

irrationalgeographic wrote 3 weeks ago: In the wake of the Great Depression, President Franklin D. Roosevelt was desperate to garner public … more →

Tags: Aesthetics, Carnival, The Federal Reserve, The Great Depression, Women, federal reserve, Franklin D. Roosevelt, irrational geographic, J. P. Morgan

The green meadow

tilon wrote 3 weeks ago: He was held at an interrogation room, they did not know the reasons behind de crime. One of the offi … more →

Tags: Blogroll, The Idea, The anecdote, Random, Life, Humor, Idea, city, meadow

"Emerging adults" and religion6 comments

Scott Kistler wrote 4 weeks ago: Christianity Today’s Katelyn Beaty interviewed sociologist Christian Smith for the current iss … more →

Tags: Reading List, young evangelicals, Parenting, Christian Smith

Reaching the next generation with substance, not style1 comment

Scott Kistler wrote 4 weeks ago: Kevin DeYoung, pastor at University Reformed Church in East Lansing, Michigan, did a series this wee … more →

Tags: young evangelicals, kevin deyoung, Parenting, Youth Ministry

"Modern World" by Wolf Parade

PickFour wrote 1 month ago: It starts off with a nice steady beat before Spencer Krug’s voice comes in, haunting and other … more →

Tags: Music, canadian music, Indie, wolf parade

Pumpkins, Ahoy!

T.W. Burger wrote 1 month ago: I suppose it was inevitable, in a way. Look. For one thing, coastal Maine was once famous for its tr … more →

Tags: day in the life, gardening, Humor, Maine, Observation, People, Personal column, Seasons, technology

profiles

ellemoran wrote 1 month ago: so, after over a year, i’ve finally gotten around to setting up my browser the way i want it.  this … more →

Tags: Neighborhoods, Depression, Isolation, Community, Society, interaction, Socialization, Psychology, Mood disorders

The modern world: Queers vs Muslims, brought to us by Jews. And Christians are supposed to take sides?

Akira wrote 1 month ago: French gay soccer team snubbed by Muslim team PARIS (AP) – A French gay soccer team says its m … more →

Tags: Islam, Immigration, Politics and Religion, Creeping Sharia, Eurabia, Propaganda, queers, Sharia, muslims

Where Do These People Come From?

floroy1942 wrote 1 month ago: I am sure there are people who live on a different planet to the rest of us! A few days ago I saw a … more →

Tags: George Lucas, Jedi, Luke Skywalker, obi wan kanobi, star wars

Friday, Oct. 2, Huckleberry Cove, Maine Coast Botanical Gardens, near Boothbay.

T.W. Burger wrote 1 month ago: •    I am grateful for the bench. • •    After a year of pavement and office floors, heavily wooded … more →

Tags: animals, day in the life, light, Maine, Observation, Personal column, Seasons, time, Travel

Give a cup of water

Laurie wrote 1 month ago: The Catholic Church of Australia designates one Sunday each year to reflect on their mission towards … more →

Tags: Social Justice, United Nations, world youth day, Catholic Church, mission, bishops, Holy Spirit, climate change, Christian

Trying to figure out health care reform

Scott Kistler wrote 1 month ago: So here’s an initial warning: I’m out of my league on this topic.  I’ve got a long way to go to unde … more →

Tags: health-care reform

Four Reformed views of Christ and culture1 comment

Scott Kistler wrote 1 month ago: Kevin DeYoung links to an article by Ray Pennings about how four different Reformed camps think abou … more →

Tags: Theology, calvinism, Ray Pennings, Christ and Culture


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