You may just reject the reasons for my (and others) concern: that someone who is an Evangelical Christian and believes that Creationsim has any place in the scientific discourse does not have the ability to function in the role of a President. Um, I doubt that. Evolution has been the more plausible...

[quote="irishrosem"] I was in Church a few weeks ago and a woman was going up to the altar to receive Communion. She stops when she notices what I imagine was a friend she hadn't seen in a while. She greets the friend with a kiss and hug, chatting a bit. Well the woman was one of the last ...

I'm one of a kind Theo. Everybody is pretty different from me!

Just for fun, try this test. I'm a little puzzled by the logic behind it but... http://www.selectsmart.com/FREE/select.php?client=christiandenom My results: #1 Eastern Orthodox Church #2 Evangelical Lutheran Church #3 Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod #4 Episcopal/Anglican Church #5 Roman Catholic Chur...

This reminded me of an anecdote I once heard (was it in Chomsky's Interventions?) about a group of Russian journalists who traveled to the US during the Cold War. They wondered how it was that the American free press were all towed the government line on most matters when the Soviets had to use coer...

Well to be fair, he didn't actually attack Islam. He quoted a writer who attacked Islam. I mean, I've read the address and it was made to an academic gathering, I'd have to say that if the man was planning on making some sort of subtle condemnation of Islam (and you'd have to wonder why anyone would...

Wow. I didn't expect to see this thread again. Don't worry about not replying Rose, just write it off against some of the times I've not replied to one of your posts. I'm sure it has happened, or if it hasn't, it will! The one thing that I'd say about priests' sermons is that it is very difficult fo...

BrianSJNB wrote:I would like to second Persepolis. Enjoyed it immensely and would love to reread it before going to see the movie that has just been released.

This one has been on my to read list for some time.

I veto this!

I need the feeling of superiority that having no hand in the election of the emperor of the world allows me!

On the other hand, it would be funny to see Nader in office.

Truth is you are certain of nothing about me because you do not know me. Just because I am human, or you are human, does not mean we are certain about anything regarding each other. I for one would never assume anyone here (aside from people like Asana) would fall for anything like the McDonalds th...