Letters to the Editor (The Christian Science Monitor)
Readers write about absolute morals in a pluralistic society; revisions for the American dream; and why it’s not a bailout, it’s an investment.
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Missing in the great debates, 2008: China, original ideas (World Tribune)
After Japan’s unconditional surrender in 1945 as a result of the U.S. destruction of two Japanese cities by atom bombs, produced by the U.S. “Manhattan Project,” it became clear that the outcome of a war is now decided not by the number and quality of soldiers, but by the number and quality of scientists and engineers able to develop the most advanced new weapons.
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A Quaker At War — New Historical Book Features a Quaker Who Joined the Army During the Civil War (GlobeNewswire via Yahoo! Finance)
LOCK HAVEN, Pa., Sept. 30, 2008 — The American Civil War was a decisive moment in American history - if not, for the entire world. Depending on which side won, the future course of humanity might have taken a different path.
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Paul Abrams: Sarah Palin May Really Win the Debate: What Biden Must Do to Prevent It (HuffingtonPost)
Sarah Palin may win the Vice-Presidential debate. This is not spin. Nor is it a matter of low expectations. The Republicans are doing a masterful…
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A Quaker At War — New Historical Book Features a Quaker Who … - MarketWatch
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A Quaker At War — New Historical Book Features a Quaker Who …
MarketWatch - A new book just released recounts the dilemma of a Quaker during this momentous period, who was torn between his religion and convictions. … |
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New minister at Centennial (Simcoe.com)
Wim Kreeft plays his saxophone in the sanctuary at Centennial United Church in Stayner.
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Life As a Sophomore: Growing Older - Trinity Tripod (subscription)
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Life As a Sophomore: Growing Older
Trinity Tripod (subscription), CT - I'm taking, French, Elements of Movement, Philosophy about a guy whose name I can't spell, Stats, and Psych 101. I'm thinking of majoring in Econ., … |
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True nature of man - Central Chronicle
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True nature of man
Central Chronicle, India - The whole sphere of metaphysics, philosophy, and religion is really filled with various answers to this question. At the same time attempts have been made … |
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Death and rebirth for paying customers of Thai temple (Thailandnews.net)
It is the ultimate in second chances: A Buddhist temple here offers, for a small fee, an opportunity to die, rise up again newborn and make a fresh start in life.
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My Loewenstein Question Is: (New Matilda)
My Loewenstein Question Is: “How can a Jew be an antisemite?” I know there are Jewish atheists and homosexuals, and self hating Jews. I know I am answering my own question too. But Loewenstein refuses to. I agree with Denise to the extent that Israel is not perfect but it is the best they will let us have. I must hasten to add that foget about America, Australia, Europe, we can only have a …
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