Monthly Archives: July 2010

The Pharisee in Me

Posted on July 31, 2010 by Ray Pennoyer

How do we encourage our society, and especially our Christian brothers and sisters, to take their moral responsibilities seriously and to embrace the highest standards of righteousness? In other words, how do we best challenge one another “toward love and … Continue reading →

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What Would Moses Do?

Posted on July 26, 2010 by John M. DeMassa

Did you know an image of Moses is depicted on the Supreme Court building? In two places the Ten Commandments are shown with Roman numerals.  Among the collected figures and reliefs decorating the building, it is Moses who represents the … Continue reading →

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Two Fallen Firefighters over the Weekend-Flag Advisory and Remembrance

Posted on July 26, 2010 by John M. DeMassa

Governor Jodi Rell of Connecticut issued the following statement in response to two firefighters that died in the line of service on Saturday (July 24th): “The deaths of Lt. Steven Velazquez and Firefighter Michel Baik are heartbreaking reminders of the dangers our brave … Continue reading →

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YMCA: Young Muslim Community Association? (updated)

Posted on July 23, 2010 by John M. DeMassa

Should a community-center-mosque be built near the site of the World Trade Center (WTC) aka Ground Zero?  This question was taken up by the Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) in New York City.

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Kagan’s In: Will the Law Become Lewd?

Posted on July 22, 2010 by John M. DeMassa

Elana Kagan, the controversial Obama appointment to the Supreme Court was approved by Senate Judiciary Committee in 13-6 vote that fell mostly along party lines.  All Republicans opposed the nominee except for Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.).

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Aliens: Risky or Ridiculous?

Posted on July 20, 2010 by John M. DeMassa

Is it “too risky” to communicate with aliens or just too ridiculous to believe they are there? Stephan Hawking thinks it might be “too risky” to communicate with space aliens.  But his fears have had little influence on NASA and … Continue reading →

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Great Books for Summer – or Any Season

Posted on July 17, 2010 by Ray Pennoyer

Many aspects of the “early church” can seem intimidating and foreign to us today. To help overcome that, here are my top three books from the period. They are works of amazing power and vitality – so much so they … Continue reading →

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