Message of the Day: A New Way of Love

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May 2, 2013

Message of the Day

Let us beware of rebellion against the Lord. Circumstances are of his choosing, because He wants to bless us, to lead us (even through the wilderness) out of Egypt, that is, out of ourselves. Settle the complaint with God, and it will settle other things.

Noam Chomsky: The Gospels Are Radical Pacifist Documents

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with Noam Chomsky

TheChomskyVideos – Apr 10, 2013

Noam Chomsky (April, 2013) Interview (Hugo Chavez’s death, Pope, and other topics)

LATEST NEW Interview with Professor Noam Chomsky.

Progressives Who Become More Progressive After Their Conversion to Christ by Rocket Kirchner

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by Rocket Kirchner
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Originally published November 21, 2009

It is one of those pesky little paradoxes in history that to the chagrin of many, shatters stereotypes, kicks ass, and takes names. Yes, you guessed it: the radical who becomes more radical after becoming a legit follower of Jesus. The names are impressive and they add up to confront any honest thinking progressive as to one hell of a challenge and begs the question: what in the world is really going on here?

Jesus of Nazareth (1977; repost)

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Happy Easter!

Replaced video Feb. 26, 2013

Part 1

Dear President Obama: Easter Has Nothing To Do With War (2010)

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Repost, in case you missed it.

Warning

This video may contain images depicting the reality and horror of war/violence and should only be viewed by a mature audience.

DerrickCCrowe - April 04, 2010

In his weekly address, President Obama strangely introduces a war theme into a message ostensibly about a holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ…y’know, the Prince of Peace.

The Passion of the Christ (reposted)

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Happy Good Friday and Happy Easter.

Godsservant219 on Apr 20, 2011

In The Passion: Photography from the Movie “The Passion of the Christ,” Gibson says “This is a movie about love, hope, faith, and forgiveness. Jesus died for all mankind, suffered for all of us. It’s time to get back to that basic message. The world has gone nuts. We could all use a little more love, faith, hope, and forgiveness.”

He also explains one of his appearances in the film, the close-up of his hands nailing Jesus to the cross: “It was me that put Him on the cross. It was my sins that put Jesus there.”

What Religious Leaders Want to Tell Obama on Easter

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bravenewfoundation·Mar 27, 2013

How can we hold our heads high when remote-controlled, killer aircraft are raining death and destruction on populations half a world away?

What Jesus Said About Resurrection (reposted)

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Repost from May 1, 2011 and March 31, 2012

Day of Discovery

Travel to Israel with Mart De Haan and hear from scholars and authorities in the field of New Testament studies as they explore Jesus’ claims and examine the evidence for his resurrection. In this 2-part DVD, you’ll see Jerusalem where Jesus was crucified and buried, and Bethany where, according to the Gospels, he was last seen on earth. Decide for yourself whether or not the resurrection of Jesus is the single most important event in history.

Art Katz: And They Crucified Him (repost)

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September 21, 2009

Exclusive: The Dangers of Technological Singularity by Rocket Kirchner

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by Rocket Kirchner
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Rocket Kirchner (blog)
Rocket Kirchner (youtube channel)
March 20, 2013

Sherlock Holmes said, “When one tries to rise above nature, one is liable to fall below it.” Utopian thought has always been dangerous, and just in case you didn’t know it we are coming face to face with one whopper looming over the horizon in this century. It began with what was considered a relatively harmless ideology known as “Transhumanism” and has been exponentially accelerating toward what Vernor Vinge calls a technological singularity, or “the prediction wall”.

Anti-Catholic Writers and the Politics of Genitalia by Rocket Kirchner

by Rocket Kirchner
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Rocket Kirchner (blog)
Rocket Kirchner (youtube channel)
March 16, 2013

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No sooner had the Vatican announced a third world Pope, when the first world well fed comfortable horny de jour writers of our time led a full force attack à la the politics of genitalia. Why golly gee, you would think that these writers never missed a meal in their life, the way they placed sexual issues above the Vatican’s choice of a man who took the name of St. Francis that could possibly help at least relieve some of the brutal and senseless poverty on this planet.

Robert Jensen: We Are All Apocalyptic Now: Moral Responsibilities in Crisis Times

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SocialJusticeNOW·Mar 4, 2013

University of Texas Professor Robert Jensen speaks on “We Are All Apocalyptic Now: Moral Responsibilities in Crisis Times” in the First Unitarian Universalist Church Public Affairs Forum.

In his talk, Jensen discusses the need for a “calm apocalypticism” that takes seriously the social and ecological crises we face.

E. M. Cioran–The Undiscovered Atheist by Rocket Kirchner

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by Rocket Kirchner
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March 4, 2013

I first got turned on to the work of E. M. Cioran when a life long Atheist friend of mine was vacationing in Paris and stumbled on his work in a bookstore there. My friend was a brilliant guy and a librarian, and thought that he had exhausted all of the works of every Atheist worth his or her salt until he read Cioran.

A Protest Against Real Distress: Religion and Revolutionary Struggle by Charley Earp

by Charley Earp
Guest Writer
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Originally published on www.thenorthstar.info, Feb. 22, 2013
Feb. 27, 2013

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In response to Dario Cankovic’s Socialism and Religion, Redux:

“Religious distress is at the same time the expression of real distress and also the protest against real distress. Religion is the sigh of the oppressed creature, the heart of a heartless world, just as it is the spirit of spiritless conditions.”
— Karl Marx, Contribution To The Critique Of Hegel’s Philosophy Of Right

I have a love/hate relationship with religion and layers upon layers of both antipathy and affection for this complex reality. The same thing could be said for the revolutionary struggle.

Witnesses at a Drone Hearing by David Swanson

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by David Swanson
http://warisacrime.org
23 February 2013

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This coming Wednesday the House Judiciary Committee plans to hold a hearing on “Drones and the War On Terror: When Can the U.S. Target Alleged American Terrorists Overseas?”

This is odd for a number of reasons.

1. Congressional committees usually don’t do anything at all on such matters.