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The United States was founded on protest and activism. What the founders thought of protest is an interview with historian Joseph J. Ellis about how our founding fathers might look upon today’s activism. Many of the founding fathers felt that the activism that brought about the American Revolution was justified but they tended to tone it [...] Sorry if the following is a bit lacking in cohesion. I’m just working with some rough ideas which may or may not eventually be polished. Power, control and wealth or peace, enlightenment and salvation? Which is the primary motivation for religion? I often view organized religion as the former with a little of the latter on [...] I read with interest “The Coming Age Of The Nones” in Andrew Sullivan’s The Daily Dish blog. Apparently, I’m not alone in my agnostic ways. A growing number of people, referred to as “Nones”, are reporting that they have no religious beliefs and are turning away from organized religion. They are not becoming atheists but are [...] I’m not a conservative nor am I a liberal. I’m not even middle of the road. I don’t claim to be a Democrat, a Republican, or a Libertarian. So, what am I politically? I am disillusioned and I have lost faith in my government in every aspect, save one. I do have complete faith in [...] Fred McDowel/Rev. Gary Davis – You Gotta Move Today’s Quote: “Planning is for amateurs.” — Stuart Wilde Here are some sample subject lines from my Yahoo bulk mail: Christian Debt Saver – We help you loosen the yoke of debt Bruce Springsteen – Born in the USA Today’s Quote: “The need for change bulldozed a road down the center of my mind.” — Maya Angelou I’m really beginning to wonder about these things. They obviously have a conservative slant to them. You Are 55% American Dreamer – Cute Butt Today’s Quote: “The spirit of resistance to government is so valuable on certain occasions, that I wish it to be always kept alive. It will often be exercised when wrong, but better so than not to be exercised at all. I like a little rebellion now and then. It is like a [...] |
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