Posted by XT on December 14th, 2007 in This blog
Over at the Star-Ledger, I found a growing blindspot in our US Attorney’s ethical vision. And a growing spot of nepotism and greed in Hudson County.
Hillary might not have New Jersey wrapped up after all. Just like every other state.
Some people in New Jersey want a fetal homicide law - but [...]
Posted by XT on December 13th, 2007 in This blog
In my never-ending attempt to make this place more user-friendly, I’ve figured out how to post just a teaser up front. If you want to see the whole post, you can click “This deserves its own window” or “Wish I could read all of this”. You don’t get a new window opened, but [...]
Posted by XT on December 13th, 2007 in Progressive Faith
Apparently, it’s the day of the rooster. The connection of the rooster is to the Feast of St. Lucy, and you can read about that (including Lucy Cats) here.
At first blush, the part of today’s Gospel that strikes me is:
Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you cross sea and land [...]
Posted by XT on December 13th, 2007 in This blog
I had so many problems with Wordpress native comments that I just installed Haloscan comments. Give it a shot and see how it works for you.
Posted by XT on December 12th, 2007 in Progressive Faith
Looking at the Gospel message of the day immediately after watching the Republican debate on CNN. The differences were dramatic. On the one hand is Jesus telling his followers that “The greatest among you will be your servant. All who exalt themselves will be humbled, and all who humble themselves will be [...]
Posted by XT on December 12th, 2007 in Progressive Faith
The whole sentiment of the War on Christmas is just plain unfounded:
Muslim leaders joined Britain’s equality watchdog Monday in urging Britons to enjoy Christmas without worrying about offending non-Christians.
“It’s time to stop being daft about Christmas. It’s fine to celebrate and it’s fine for Christ to be star of the show,” said Trevor Phillips, [...]
Posted by XT on December 12th, 2007 in Progressive Faith
Yesterday, I started out writing about Tony Perkins moronic rush to blame the media for the Colorado Springs shootings and found a bit of evidence that he may be the living fulfillment of Sinclair Lewis‘ statement about American fascism. I don’t know if it’s intentionally that or not, but Perkins and his brethren are [...]
Posted by XT on December 11th, 2007 in Progressive Faith
Pastor Dan made Tony Perkins his “Wanker of the Day” for this comment:
It is hard not to draw a line between the hostility that is being fomented in our culture from some in the secular media toward Christians and evangelicals in particular and the acts of violence that took place in Colorado yesterday.
Right. Except [...]
Posted by XT on December 10th, 2007 in Progressive Faith
If you had to go to the hospital, would you want the hospital to have a doctor on staff who didn’t believe that germs exist? For proof, he would merely pull out his pocket Bible and ask you to show him where the Bible mentions germs. Can’t find it? Then it doesn’t [...]
Posted by XT on December 10th, 2007 in Progressive Faith
Mike Huckabee’s history of gubernatorial mercy calls into question the degree to which his faith - which calls for mercy and forgiveness - influences his politics - which calls for upholding the laws of the land. It also gives cause to consider the implications of whether or not that practice might be a good [...]