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Why Jews Around the World are Praying for the Victory of the Egyptian Uprising
Originally appeared on Tikkun Daily BlogEver since the victory over the dictator of Tunisia and the subsequent uprising in Egypt, my email has been flooded with messages from Jews around the world hoping and praying for the victory of the Egyptian people over their cruel Mubarak regime.&nb
posted 1:48:39pm Feb. 01, 2011 |
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When Generosity, Love, and Kindness are Public Policy, the Violence We Saw in Arizona will Dramatically Diminish
The attempted assassination of Congresswoman Giffords and the murder of so many others in Arizona has elicited a number of policy suggestions, from gun control to private protection for elected officials, to banning incitement to violence on websites either directly or more subtly (e.g., Sarah Palin
posted 2:44:04pm Jan. 19, 2011 |
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The Spiritual Messages of Chanukah and Christmas -- and Their Downsides
Christmas and Chanukah share a spiritual message: that it is possible to bring light and hope in a world of darkness, oppression and despair. But whereas Christmas focuses on the birth of a single individual whose life and mission was itself supposed to bring liberation, Chanukah is about a national
posted 12:59:53pm Dec. 02, 2010 |
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Obama (and Biden) Have No Clue About What's Bothering Their Political Base
Shortly before the California Democratic primary in 2008, the San Fransisco Chronicle invited me to write a short article explaining why I, chair of the interfaithNetwork of Spiritual Progressives, was supporting Barack Obama. Like most other progressive activists, I understood that a pres
posted 1:44:11pm Sep. 30, 2010 |
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Values or Partisanship? TV Ad calls out Graham for caving on climate
by Keely Brewster
It was disappointing that Lindsey Graham changed his mind, values, and opinions surrounding climate legislation. Lindsey Graham was right when he discussed the need to decrease our dependence on foreign oil for reasons of national security, economic security, and job loss. Lindsey
posted 2:32:58pm Jun. 16, 2010 |
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posted December 5, 2008 at 4:07 pm
I saw the ad, i can see worship changing when security guards are posted
posted December 6, 2008 at 8:47 am
Have there actually been attacks against religion or has it bee protests against particular politics of religion? The ad uses the word mob very intentionally, making it seem unruly or out of control. From what I have heard these were not out of control events, but people making their displeasure known. It is also convenient to call this anti-religious when it is more often than not two competing religous views.
posted December 6, 2008 at 10:59 pm
What is wrong with debating theology? Core doctrinal differences cannot be ignored. People’s souls are at stake are they not? Healthy and vigorous debate is needed, but not violent. And in case you didn’t see the radical gay activists disrupt a church service, here’s my link to it.
http://whyimnotademocrat.blogspot.com/2008/11/video-of-gay-activists-disrupting-mount.html
posted December 7, 2008 at 10:22 am
Hi Todd,
I have to say I agree with you that church services should not be interrupted. Would you agree that anti-abortion activist should also not interrupt church services as they did repeatedly at the interfaith service at the Democratic Convention in Denver?
Jeff
posted December 7, 2008 at 1:54 pm
Jeff,
Agreed.
Todd