Monthly Archives: May 2006

The Gospel of Judas

The Gospel of Judas   Yesterday, the public learned about the discovery of a document dating from the early days of Jesus worship, the Gospel of Judas. This manuscript raises a host of fascinating questions for those who care about … Continue reading

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Should I Love My Country Any Less

Should I love my country any less?     If we love our children we reprove them.  We chide them quietly in private if we can, but loudly or publicly if we must.  We look them straight in the eye … Continue reading

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Good, Evil and Bus-stop Benches

Good and Evil and Bus Stop Benches   About four years ago, a Seattle woman bought a small granite bench and installed it at a bus stop near her house.  “It’s my neighborhood,” she said in response to comments from … Continue reading

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A Very Generous People

‘A very generous people’ Rep. Frank R. Wolf (R-Va.), who is frequently outspoken in favor of U.S. humanitarian ventures, said he believes the initial U.S. response (to the tsunami) has been appropriate, even without a public role for Bush. "I … Continue reading

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On Loving Life and Leaving It

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The name of Terri Schiavo is seared into our collective consciousness.  Her personhood is not, because by the time she became a celebrity she had none.  Terri was bulimic, and, whether her body draws its last breath this week or … Continue reading

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