Blogfast Ended
Here is some news that caught my attention while I was away:
Keep your eyes on North Korea. According to this article, Tremors that may signal political earthquake in North Korea, "European policymakers have been advised to prepare for 'sudden change' in North Korea amid growing speculation among diplomats and observers that Kim Jong-il is losing his grip on power." That would be great news, indeed.
Here is some very bad news from South Korea, however: South Korea to allow cloning of human cells. This decision has drawn not only the ire of Catholics and other religious folks, but also leftists, like the People's Solidarity for Participatory Democracy.
This is a very moving story: Tiny Alaskan mission parish memorializes ship workers lost at sea. The Malaysian ship was en route from Seattle to China. Six men were lost. Catholic shipmates requested and received a memorial at remote Unalaska Island's St. Christopher by the Sea Mission Parish.
It's good to see that common sense still survives. Star Parker reminds us that The answer to AIDS is values. Larry Elder, in Children having children, reminds us of the devastating effect fatherlessness is having on our society.
Here is some follow-up to a story I linked to earlier: Jesus back in Christmas carols: Malaysia’s Culture Minister denies banning carols with references to Jesus; instead, he invites “everyone” to be part of the festivities.
A gun-owning (and sometimes -toting) friend of mine living in San Franicisco sent me this article: EDITORIAL: Gun ban. There is talk about a complete ban on guns in San Francisco. Here's the first sentence: "The only major American city that prohibits private citizens from owning guns is Washington, D.C. -- and we all know our nation's capital has a reputation for being a pastoral, crime-free paradise." Any ban on guns would only take them out of the hands of law-abiding citizens and keep them in the hands of criminals.
Finally, this is the best anti-euthansia article I've read yet: Ten myths about assisted suicide. It's from the UK, and uses no religious arguments. It's a must-read.
Here is some news that caught my attention while I was away:
Keep your eyes on North Korea. According to this article, Tremors that may signal political earthquake in North Korea, "European policymakers have been advised to prepare for 'sudden change' in North Korea amid growing speculation among diplomats and observers that Kim Jong-il is losing his grip on power." That would be great news, indeed.
Here is some very bad news from South Korea, however: South Korea to allow cloning of human cells. This decision has drawn not only the ire of Catholics and other religious folks, but also leftists, like the People's Solidarity for Participatory Democracy.
This is a very moving story: Tiny Alaskan mission parish memorializes ship workers lost at sea. The Malaysian ship was en route from Seattle to China. Six men were lost. Catholic shipmates requested and received a memorial at remote Unalaska Island's St. Christopher by the Sea Mission Parish.
It's good to see that common sense still survives. Star Parker reminds us that The answer to AIDS is values. Larry Elder, in Children having children, reminds us of the devastating effect fatherlessness is having on our society.
Here is some follow-up to a story I linked to earlier: Jesus back in Christmas carols: Malaysia’s Culture Minister denies banning carols with references to Jesus; instead, he invites “everyone” to be part of the festivities.
A gun-owning (and sometimes -toting) friend of mine living in San Franicisco sent me this article: EDITORIAL: Gun ban. There is talk about a complete ban on guns in San Francisco. Here's the first sentence: "The only major American city that prohibits private citizens from owning guns is Washington, D.C. -- and we all know our nation's capital has a reputation for being a pastoral, crime-free paradise." Any ban on guns would only take them out of the hands of law-abiding citizens and keep them in the hands of criminals.
Finally, this is the best anti-euthansia article I've read yet: Ten myths about assisted suicide. It's from the UK, and uses no religious arguments. It's a must-read.
Redeemed by Our Savior, I work out my salvation with fear and trembling in Pohang, South Korea, where I live with my wife, daughter, and son and teach English at a science and technology university. Baptized a Methodist and raised a Missouri Synod Lutheran in Buffalo, NY, I spent six years as a guest of the Anglican Communion before being received by the Grace of God into the One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church on the Feast of Saint Andrew, my patron, anno domini 2002.
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