Middle East
Forcing Me Off the Fence: 9/22/06
So, it comes naturally for me NOT to pick religious sides. I respect them all in some way. I have no desire to say that one is better than another. But the irony in this is just too much to deny: Pope Benedict XVI:Â
He began his speech at Regensburg University with what he conceded were [...]
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Where I Stand: Journal 7/20/06
I have never claimed to be a political person. But I think there’s a time in everyone’s life when you have to choose. You can either start paying attention and try to understand issues, or ignore them. I’ve been trying my best since I’ve been in Iraq to understand what’s really going on over here. [...]
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What’s in a word?: Journal 4/21/06
I’m only just beginning to have an idea of how HUGE and IMPORTANT the blogging world is. I’ve stumbled upon some amazing blogs that people from all around the world have been writing. We’re talking instant communication. News hitting the internet before it’s even considered news! Real life opinions. Facts that aren’t twisted by the [...]
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Evangeli-wha?: Journal 4/6/06
Believe it or not, I went to church last Sunday. I honestly can’t remember the last church service I had been to. I wouldn’t be suprised if it’s been over 10 years. (I’m not including weddings or funerals of course.) I went partly for my own amusement. And I also went to show respect for [...]
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Journal 2/11/06 (later that day)
For the last 2 days, there has been spring in the air. It’s odd for me to be experiencing this feeling since it’s not even midway through February. Usually I would be bundled in my long black wool jacket with scarf, gloves, and black hat. I would be cursing the piles of snow freshly formed [...]
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