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The Continuing High Cost of Cheap
We’ve talked about this before, but I think the horrific fire and the resulting deaths in Bangladesh require that we revisit the topic. Hundreds who worked under what the Pope is now calling slave conditions, were burned to death. And … Continue reading
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Palm Sunday and Passover
This Sunday, thanks to a quirk in the calendar, Palm Sunday comes one day before Passover begins. I don’t want to ignore either holy day, so at Living Interfaith were having a “twofer.” We usually have a service and then … Continue reading
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A Matter of Values
Do you know the name Charles Poland? I believe you should. And that you probably don’t, or at best know the name only in passing is why I’ve put Sunday’s sermon on hold and have spent the morning doing some … Continue reading
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The Power of Appreciation
This morning when I rose and strode into the bathroom I stepped into a puddle. At first I thought the toilet was leaking, but as I mopped things up water hit my head and I realized the leak was from … Continue reading
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Revenge of the Croutons
I had a hard time sleeping last night and made the mistake of turning on the radio where there happened to be an overnight talk-show discussion of why we need a “melting pot” and not a “salad bowl” culture. As … Continue reading
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Demonizing Compassion
We are in the midst of Chanukah, a celebration of the human right to be free to pray. Christmas approaches – a celebration of the Prince of Peace, who tried to teach us to love and care for each other. … Continue reading
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The Politics of Intolerance
I continue to find myself both sickened and deeply saddened by the murders of the U. S. Ambassador to Libya and at least three others of our diplomatic corps. Nothing is simple. We all know that. So before moving on … Continue reading
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Murdering 77 People is NOT a Sane Act!
Norway has tried and convicted a mass murderer, and found him* sane. I think that’s a mistake – on several levels. At its most basic, do we truly believe that a slaughter of innocents in order to make a political … Continue reading
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Are War and Terrorism Paranoid Acts?
Two books were brought to my attention today. One was “Terror in the Mind of God” by Mark Juergensmeyer. The other was “Faces of the Enemy – The Psychology of Enmity” by Sam Keen. Both books sound insightful and important … Continue reading
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Remembering Tiananmen Square
Twenty-three years ago June 3rd, my heart was broken. Like so many, I had been glued to my television, watching the drama unfold in China’s Tiananmen Square. I had been filled with such a feeling of hope. Surely the Chinese … Continue reading
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