Today, the Scottish government has released, on compassionate grounds, former Libyan intelligence agent Abdel Basset al-Megrahi, the only man convicted of the 1988 Lockerbie bombing that killed… Read more “On justice vs. compassion”
Month: August 2009
Journal entry: a dream
A fragment, really. My brain is always active through the night, and as is true with most people, most of the dreams are forgotten before I awake.… Read more “Journal entry: a dream”
False Prophets
I feel the need to quote myself again. Consider whether this commentary on Jesus’ warning against false prophets, penned by me back in 1998, resonates with anything… Read more “False Prophets”
Are Christians too judgmental?
I took part in a panel discussion a few weeks ago on this topic. A discussion ensued in a private forum where some posters expressed views that… Read more “Are Christians too judgmental?”
Who’s in charge here?
On whether taxpayers have responsibility for the well-being of their neighbors, by means of government programs: In the theocratic state envisioned by the Hebrew prophets (or even,… Read more “Who’s in charge here?”
Verse of the Month — August 2009
The Short Version Always treat others as you would like them to treat you: that is the law and the prophets. Matthew 7:12
The Search For Integrity 