Guess whose foreign policy stance …
Candidate X warned against an overactive American foreign policy and the negative reception it would receive around the world: If we are an arrogant nation, they will resent us. If we’re a humble nation, but strong, they’ll welcome us. Guesses in the comments below. Answer to come in a few days. P.S. Don’t cheat and …
Cornel West to Barack Obama: "How deep is your love?"
Excerpts: Despite your brilliance, despite your charisma, I’m disappointed when it comes to the fundamental question of priorities, of urgency. How deep is your love for poor and working people? You’ve changed the image of America, but don’t simply be the friendly face of the American empire. Many lives hang on your courage, and you …
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"We hunt people for Jesus"
My friend Heather spent two and a half years in Afghanistan doing photography and communications work for developmental NGOs. She wrote this blog in response to video footage of an American military chaplain encouraging soldiers to “hunt people for Jesus.” Training the military to convert those at whom they point weapons is not only a …
"Who Would Jesus Shoot?" Rendered Moot
After an outcry from Christians and people of other faiths, Trijicon has released a statement saying it will no longer imprint Bible verses on its gunsights. Thank you, Trijicon, for your quick and responsible action on this matter.