Yesterday, I commented that science is based on the clash of competing theories as well as experimental studies. However, sometimes the studies lead into subjects that cross over into our understanding of history. One such subject is the study of the … [Continue reading]
Unexpected twists in science
One of the things that most people do not understand about science is that one of the ways in which an accurate understanding of what we see, touch, hear, etc., is reached is by proposing alternate theories that try to explain what we see, touch, … [Continue reading]
How badly overweight are we?
We are in the midst of a debate over just how overweight we are and whether it really matters to the health of this country. But, I ran across an interesting article that really made me think. We have all seen those signs that are ever-present in … [Continue reading]
Sometimes we get it so wrong
Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but … [Continue reading]
Innocence and Interrogation
The video above speaks to a phenomenon that can happen inadvertently when police are trying to learn who actually committed a crime. Of the many innocent people convicted of crimes about 25% of them confessed to crimes which they did not commit. … [Continue reading]
Whose birthday is it?
Being illegal, Latino, and a victim
From a newspaper report. Versions of this report ran in many papers, from the Arizona Republic through the Washington Post, etc.: EL MIRAGE, Ariz. -- The 13-year-old girl opened the door of her home in this small city on the edge of Phoenix to … [Continue reading]
Alabama immigration law on the ropes
From the Decatur [Alabama] daily two days ago: One of the few remaining provisions of Alabama’s tattered immigration law is unenforceable after sustaining twin blows Thursday. ... Early Thursday, U.S. District Judge Myron Thompson of Montgomery … [Continue reading]
Makes one think
2011 Orthodox Institute and Scripture
Over the weekend of November 3-6, at Antiochian Village, an important conference took place. It was a conference that dealt with Scripture, but even more important, it was a cross-jurisdictional conference. Let me quote some lines from the Antiochian … [Continue reading]
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