Military
“Should I Fight?” An overview of the recent symposium on conscientious objection
An attendee reports on the recent symposium held in Canada from November 6-9, 2008.
Current Events
Weekend Inspiration: Third Day “This is My Offering” – World Vision
The band Third Day discusses the AIDS crisis in Africa and how YOU can help.
Legal Issues
Soldier alleges military pattern of Christian bias (AP)
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) - An atheist soldier suing over prayers at military formations claims a larger pattern of religious discrimination exists…
Current Events
ECONOMICS: Depression Hits Detroit: Average home price $18,513 – Unemployment rate 21% (Tribble Ad Agency)
The Great Depression has reached Detroit. The average price of a home is now $18,513 and unemployment has reached 21%, and it's expected to…
Current Events
US Army ready if the downturn gets out of hand (NY Post)
In a report published Nov. 4 - just in time for the holiday season - the War College's Strategic Studies Institute posited a number of shock…
Top Story
LITERATURE – “The War Prayer” by Mark Twain
The country was up in arms, the war was on, in every breast burned the holy fire of patriotism; the drums were beating, the bands playing, t…
Current Events
Choice of Warren for inaugural magnifies role of U.S. ‘civic religion’ (DC Examiner)
". . . the selection of Warren is the selection of a man in a faith tradition more in the face of what scholars call American “civic religio…
Asides
Benjamin Franklin on Conscience
“A good conscience is a continual Christmas.” – Benjamin Franklin “How many observe Christ’s birthday! How few…
Current Events
Catholic leader sought Mormon help on Prop 8 (Salt Lake Tribune)
It's the first time the archbishop has commented on how churches organized to help push through the initiative, which overturned the Califor…