Social Commentary

Palin, Women and Evangelicals

My recent reading in connection with David Fitch‘s and Geoff Holsclaw‘s course, “Readings in Postmodern Philosophy and Theology,” have taken me to reading Irigaray and Kristeva by way of Rebecca Chopp. Since McCain announced his choice of a VP running mate in Sarah Palin, I … Continue reading

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Cover Crops – Aiding Others

World Neighbors continues to offer help to farmers affected by a variety of debilitating circumstances. On occasion World Neighbors helps with education for those looking for ways to foster subsistence farming. Others help in developing countries learn means of sustainable living in given climate conditions. In their recent e-newsletterContinue reading

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Pitts on the Stupidification of America

One writer you should have in your news reader is Leonard Pitts Jr. I have been behind reading his articles but recently read his thoughts about the increasing loss of analytical skills demonstrated by those who posses knowledge or learn something new. Interestingly he wrote about the recent … Continue reading

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The Idealogical Fix

educatorsclergy.jpgYesterday we wrapped up the first Educators and Clergy Conference titled, “Educators and Clergy, Working Together for Great Public Schools.” The final presenter was Dr. Tom Boyd. Passionate. Articulate. Inspiring. Challenging. I am certain others could add their own superlatives in response to Dr. Boyd.

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Thoughts from a young college student

Occasionally I receive thoughts, e-mails and other communication. Here is a recent evaluation of one young college student’s own generation. It is  rather stream of consciousness. Seems like things have not changed much.

the need for change.

so being on your butt for over a week, with pretty much

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