Archive for August, 2005

The Misguided at Two Rivers

Monday, August 15th, 2005

The Tennessean’s coverage of Justice Sunday II reports, “As country singer Jett Williams performed, volunteer Sherrie Allen, a Two Rivers Baptist Church member, said, “‘I am overwhelmed. It just amazes me how they are speaking in unity. It’s like God gave each one of them a message and He lined it up so that each […]

On Being a Conscientious Objector

Wednesday, August 10th, 2005

There is no need to wait until there’s a draft or until you’re 18. To go on record now as a conscientious objector (or encourage your sons, brothers, nephews, etc. to do so), follow the advice found at www.objector.org:
1) “If you register with Selective Service, write that you are a CO on the card before […]

Countering this Sunday’s “Just Us” Sunday II

Wednesday, August 10th, 2005

This Sunday, join “The Community of Faith and Unity” (a gathering to counter Justice Sunday II), at 3 p.m., at the Cathedral of Praise (Pentecostal Tabernacle), 4300 Clarksville Pike, Nashville.
Several Nashville and national organizations will gather to counter the elitist and exclusive message of Just Us Sunday II.
Local Speakers: Bishop Maynard, Cathedral of Praise Tabernacle; […]

Don Beisswenger to speak at Glendale Baptist Church on Thursday, August 18

Wednesday, August 10th, 2005

From the Glendale Baptist Church: “Rev. Don Beisswenger, political activist and advocate for the poor, will speak at Glendale Baptist Church on Thursday, August 18, at 7:00 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
He will share his experience as a prisoner of conscience, following his arrest for nonviolent protest in dissent over […]

We Deserve the Truth - then and now

Friday, August 5th, 2005

Americans deserve to know the truth - no matter how horrible. What tidbits in this story remind you of what’s going on now? Is it the cover-up? The accusation that the enemy is using propaganda to further their agenda? The smear campaign? The journalist on the government’s payroll?
Why, after all these years, have we […]

How Low Will They Go?

Friday, August 5th, 2005

AP/Ipsos Poll: Americans’ Approval Of Bush’s Handling Of Iraq Reaches Low point; Fewer Than Half Say He’s Honest. Read more…
And in a Newsweek Poll: 61 percent of Americans polled say they disapprove of the way President George W. Bush is handling the war in Iraq. Read more…

We Love Participatory Democracy

Friday, August 5th, 2005

Tom Friedman (NY Times) glimpses the future of electoral politics.*
The internet has flung wide open the doors of access to, and communication with, our public servants and if the Democrats don’t use it to their advantage, if they continue to use the old model, they will lose out on the single biggest opportunity to advance […]

A Great Start!

Friday, August 5th, 2005

Finally, lottery money is funneled into something that will make a difference! If we reach kids when they’re itty bitty and give them a headstart on their education we’ll have less social problems as they get older. Good on ya, Governor, and please be smart about spending the money.
Metro Receives State Pre-K Funding (Nashville City […]

Roberts Donated Help to Gay Rights Case & other Headlines

Friday, August 5th, 2005

Roberts Donated Help to Gay Rights Case - “Roberts’ work on behalf of gay rights activists, whose cause is anathema to many conservatives, appears to illustrate his allegiance to the credo of the legal profession: to zealously represent the interests of the client, whoever it might be.” (LA Times) Read more…
Roberts’ Gay Bias Case Role […]

The Creation Research Society

Thursday, August 4th, 2005

On this morning’s show, a caller directed us to www.creationresearch.org for more information on how fossils support the concept of creationism as opposed to the Theory of Evolution.
A couple of problems. 1) I couldn’t find any scienctific methodology on the site and 2) they want me to buy their books to read their “research.” Sorry, […]