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The Limits of Diversity and Tolerance
I have always thought of myself as a tolerant person and someone who values diversity. I still think of myself that way, but more and more I am seeing the limits of those concepts in our culture. Maybe you have seen it too. It leads me to ask a question: What are the limits of…
Tired of Being Misled!
“False testimony my be refuted, but once it is voiced, everyone repeats it” Proverbs 21:28 as translated by Rabbi Rami M. Shappiro Ok, so have you visited social media any time recently? Or how about have you watch the news on TV or cable? Have you read the newspaper? If the answer is yes, then…
I Have Been Foolish – No More!
“Fools do not want to understand anything. They only want to tell others what they think.” Proverbs 18:2 NCV Social media has become a dangerous place to hang out. What used to be a great way to keep in touch with friends and family and to have the occasional conversation about history or politics has…
Is Our Culture Headed for War?
The stage is set for what could be the most important national election since 1860. Not since that momentous election have we been so divided as a people. Or at least is seems so to me. Our divisions touch deep into our culture and expose not just a divide or politics and policy, but an…
Does God Belong to a Political Party?
I made a mistake yesterday. It’s not the first time I have made this mistake, and it’s probably not the last time either. I got involved in a political discussion on Facebook! I know, right? What was I thinking? But then again, sometimes I come across something so troubling that I just can’t stay silent.…
The Times They are Certainly Changing
When Bob Dylan released his classic song “The Times They are A Changin” in 1964, we was witnessing a dramatic shift in American culture. The civil rights movement was in full swing and it seemed to many that America was being remade. For some it was a sign that the nation was growing up and…
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