Monthly Archives: February 2010

The best military in the world

Whatever you might think about the wars, you should know that even some Canadians think the United States has the best military in the world. DLH

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Freedom

It’s all in your head (via xkcd, one of my favorite online comics): Sure, there are practical limits to what we can do, especially when our actions affect others or when they require great amounts of effort, but almost everything … Continue reading

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Forty days of Lent: Christ have mercy on me, a sinner

The historical purpose of the Lenten period is repentance, but the relevant question might be, “repentance from what?” The obvious Christian answer is that we repent from our sins of commission and omission, confessing to our God and our fellow … Continue reading

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Forty days of Lent: The spirituality of faith

It’s hard to believe that it’s already Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the forty days that mark the traditional period of contemplation and repentance that precedes the celebration of Easter known as Lent. I’m often struck by the things that … Continue reading

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It’s not what you believe, it’s what you do.

Worldview Thought for the Day If you want to use the government to force someone else to pay for or do something you are unwilling to pay for or do yourself, then you are probably wrong. DLH

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