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right to vote
I read a news report where some states are considering lowering the voting age to 16. Setting aside all discussion of whether that is a good idea or not, I remarked that the 26th Amendment to the constitution sets that… Continue reading
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a decision to be made
Tomorrow we vote. I can’t help but wonder if the caravan of migrants will continue towards our border or disperse throughout central America. I do think that will hinge upon who wins and loses. If the Republicans maintain control of… Continue reading
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a more permissive faith
It is a frequent topic of mine because it is frequently on my mind. This morning I find myself thinking about it once again. The topic? God, the practice of religion and the whole philosophy behind it. The existence of… Continue reading
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The seasons
I haven’t heard any talk of Indian summer this year, or is it now Native American Summer? I certainly wouldn’t want to offend anyone. Whatever you call it I think it may have arrived here in Greensboro. I also believe… Continue reading
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as the tower crumbles
There was an old saying I often heard growing up, if the shoe fits, wear it. That came to mind the other day as I read a post. This person was complaining about other people posting stuff they felt aimed… Continue reading
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being bullied
Now this is something I hear a lot about, advertisements on television, posters, flyers and campaigns. This is something that is universally accepted as wrong. It is something that should never be allowed or tolerated in any fashion whatsoever. What… Continue reading
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context and common sense
The hot topic at the moment is birthright citizenship. President Trump says it needs to end and I agree wholeheartedly. What a lot of those protesting this don’t understand is it is not a constitutional guarantee to those that are… Continue reading
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for reward?
Is reward a requirement of faith? That is to say, does God exist solely to give reward. Is that the reason we should follow his laws? It is the promise, is it not? Those who believe in me shall not… Continue reading
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Indifference
Charles Caleb Colton said, ” there are three modes of bearing the ills of life, by indifference, by philosophy, and by religion. ” It is the first that has been on my mind lately. Indifference. It is indifference that is… Continue reading
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a bar too high?
I don’t know a whole lot about Charles Caleb Colton. I have stumbled upon several quotes of his over the years and found them insightful. I read just a small biography of him, very small, that says he was well… Continue reading