2000 in 90 minutes
November 5, 2007
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The Most Rev. Dr. Katharine Jefferts Schori, Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church, spoke at the convention of the Diocese of Vermont and 90 minutes
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Francis Collins Awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom
November 4, 2007
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Dr, Francis Collins, author of “The Language of God: A Scientist Presents Evidence for Belief”, will be awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom for his work as “director of the National Human Genome Research Institute is being honored for his leadership of the Human Genome Project and for greatly expanding the understanding of the human DNA.”
A new, more spiritual SimCity?
November 4, 2007
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Sim City is known to many as a computer simulation game that allows players to build the cities of their dreams. While the game can be addicting, it is certainly true that the Sim City designers have assumed a particular set of largely materialistic values into the game. That will now change with the introduction of Sim City Societies that will allow the game players to choose from a wider assortment of value systems.
A note from Bishop Barbara Harris
November 4, 2007
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A note from Bishop Barbara Harris, who was the subject of a long stream of erroneously-directed abuse yesterday on the Web site Stand Firm in
The power of positive thinking
November 4, 2007
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A study of optimism and financial behavior and optimism by Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business finds that a little optimism leads to prudent behavior, but too much optimism leads to some pretty stupid behaviors.
Photo ID
November 4, 2007
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Bishop Barbara Harris, whom we’ve been in touch with this evening, has not visited San Francisco in several years. Pay a visit here to find out why that is relevant. There’s being wrong, and then there’s being recklessly and maliciously wrong. This is the latter. An apology will no doubt ensue. The question is whether reputable conservative thinkers will continue to associate themselves with this Web site.
Bring back Zeus?
November 3, 2007
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Writing in the Los Angeles Times, Mary Lefkowitz suggests that it is time to bring back the Greek gods. She writes: By allowing mortals to ask hard questions, Greek theology encouraged them to learn, to seek all the possible causes of events. Philosophy — that characteristically Greek invention — had its roots in such theological inquiry. As did science.
A lovely outing
November 3, 2007
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Some umbrage has been taken at the appropriateness of Rowling’s decision to uncork this news in front of children, a brand of sanctimony for which I have no patience. Having made their way through an epic series that includes multiple murders, demonic possession, and the psychic toll of having mentally ill parents, children will, I imagine, be able to handle the bulletin that some people are gay.
Episcopal Church is not divisible
November 3, 2007
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In spite of a great deal of rhetoric and agitation to the contrary there is nothing in the history of The Episcopal Church that supports the right of a diocese or parish to secede from the Church.
The US and Iran: A difficult history
November 3, 2007
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Washington National Cathedral hosted a panel discussion on the U. S.–Iranian relationship earlier this week. The Web cast is now available.
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