American Christians continue their hunt for something that will finally justify them, and that they can fit in their mouths. If that could happen, and it can’t, it would be more like Oreo cookies than this. But still . . . HT: Purgatorio
The Pirate of Loneliness
I really enjoyed the ultimate pro-WalMart article, which can be found here. Strident opponents of WalMart will not be edified by reading this because it is a primer in sound economics, and their arguments against WalMart are more in the hoodoo theological line. But this, if anyone wants to read through an incisive evaluation of …
Lots of Death Spirals
Mark Driscoll has some good things to say here about the Episcopalian death spiral. HT: Justin Taylor Speaking of death spirals, seven Canadian women have decided to take the innovative thinking about marriage (that is all the rage these days) to the next so-called level. They have decided to marry themselves, which should at least …
Wisdom From All Over the Place
We need to let the Super WalMart come to Moscow now. No, not for those low, low prices. We need to head off the violence. Some Dutch pederasts are forming a political party. Gives a whole new meaning to those yard signs saying “Say Yes for the Kids!” I am currently having a fun time …
Theological Fun, That Is
For some good wholesome fun, a Semi-Pelagian Narrower Catechism can be found here. HT: David Field
A Witty Comeback
After I linked to “why women live longer,” someone helpful sent this picture-spread riposte on women drivers. But all I can see are the cars. Don’t see any drivers at all.
And Kind of Obvious Too
I am greatly indebted to Sister Toldjah for a fantastic Thomas Sowell quote. “It’s amazing how much panic one honest man can spread among a multitude of hypocrites.”
Card Tricks At Presbytery
As the Dah Vinchee imbroglio heats up, we see here the “answer a fool according to his folly” response. Turns out Barney Fife of Mayberry had a son . . . HT: Dale Courtney A young man in our congregation here at Christ Church invented his own amazing card trick, and it can see seen …
Dah Vinchee!
If you want some resources on the Dah Vinchee foolishness, check out Mark Roberts. HT: Hugh Hewitt Tomorrow is Mother’s Day. And, for those who live in this area (and if you don’t, you should), my daughter has a floral shop. And if you don’t have a mother in the Moscow area, adopt one! Tim …
The Pentagon Finds Out About the Serrated Edge
Now here’s something interesting. Some of the good guys have finally figured out a basic feature of warfare. This would include the war on terrorism. You can find out more about the power of ridicule in war here. And you can see some tentative application here. Joel Belz has a solid take on self-criticism for …