tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-95450022011-04-21T13:44:19.777-04:00Ramblings of a Liberal<br> Spyware can be found on other blogspot blogs<br> Surf at your own riskR Lathropnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1251100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9545002.post-1145977776350030712006-04-25T11:03:00.000-04:002006-04-25T11:09:36.360-04:00

The murder trial of sister Margaret Ann Pahl can be seen on court tv.The news:Witnesses recall scene in priest's murder trial Testimony begins in nun's slaying Assistant county prosecutor Dean Mandros questions a witness and uses a mannequin to illustrate how the victim's body was found in the 1980 slaying of Sister Margaret Ann Pahl. (

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If you desire a stranger whom opposes you and your beliefs to control your rights then continue to be indifferent about the current direction of our country. If you desire an institution that intimidates , misleads, corrupts itself, you and your rights then continue to be indifferent about the current direction of our country. If you are in denial of the injustices of the past then continue to be

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As you can tell I dont write much on this blog. Once TalkingPointsMemo.com opened a community blog, TPMCafe.com, I blog there mostly.

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Last week I wrote Senators Levin and Stabenow about my concerns regarding the Federalist Society. I'm sure all of us have been under the impression that the courts are independent of political agendas. Our impression is fading fast thanks to conservative efforts to corrupt the courts. Liberal minded justices such as Earl Warren interpreted the law his own way, he was not a member of a liberal

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Well it didnt take long to get published at the cafe. My first article is here.

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Josh Marshall of the internet's most popular liberal blog, Talking Points Memo, has started a new blog TPM Cafe. I have enjoyed reading Josh's monologue at TPM but have always felt he should share. My blog at least allows for comments to my posts, his does not. His new blog is even better because now we his readers can contribute fully. I joined and posted the article below. The article didnt

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The American Conservative Union annually rates politicians on how they vote on issues the ACU supports. Politicians with a hundred percent can be viewed the most conservative or at least in agreement with the ACU.Name, Party, 2004 rating, 2003 rating, lifetime rating, years of serviceSenators: Carl Levin

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Senator Stabenow's response feels more personal. I like how she is considerate of respecting the religious views of people. I agree that the faith of a person should not be a point of consideration when selecting people.Thank you . . .. . for contacting me regarding your support for the filibuster rule of the Senate in relation to judicial nominations, also known as the "nuclear option." I

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The constitution grants to all Americans the right of free speech. As an American with a 370 year heritage of defending American values I feel that I must take it upon myself to speak out against Americans who attack and corrupt American values. One such corrupting American is Dr. James C. Dobson. All of us who value personal freedoms granted to us by our founding fathers must be vigilant against

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I guess I can count on Mr Levin for a response to my concerns. His response reads like a form letter but at least its a response and the correct one too.Dear Mr. Lathrop:Thank you for contacting me about the threat by the majority in the Senate to use extraordinary and unprecedented parliamentary procedures, the so-called "nuclear option", to end the Senate filibuster.For more than 200 years,

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Yesterday the Texas Senate voted to constitutionally ban gay marriage by a vote of 21-9. The bill (HJR 6) was sponsored by Republican Todd Staples who commented that, "We should protect the institution of marriage as it is defined in law today. We should hold that higher up than any other relationship.", he also makes the point that "Polygamy is against the law" with the intention to lead us to

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Senator Harry Reid 528 Hart Senate Office BuildingWashington, DC 20510 Thank you for protecting the filibuster. Please feel free to read before the Senate my comments regarding the filibuster. My grandfather the Rev John Lothropp (1584-1653) co founder of the Congregationalist faith fled England because the King and Arch-Bishop Laud were persecuting and beheading Puritans because of

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Subscribers to the Democrats email list received Senator Reid's request for our help in protecting the filibuster. The help needed appears to be our opinion on the matter which I belive he will read in the senate chamber. Well I cant pass up the opportunity to have my thoughts read aloud in the senate and so I wrote him. I encourage you to write him as well and let your voice be heared on any

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Ninety percent of the members of St. Nicholas Episcopal Church, Midland Texas disagree with the ECUSA's position on homosexuality. And so they have vountarily sought out the AAC who are more then happy to help them leave the ECUSA. The conservative newspaper, the Washington Times (May 8) wants us to believe that their Bishop ordered them to leave however. St. Nicholas' conservative faction will

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Over the past few months I have noticed more Episcopalians and parishes leaving the ECUSA for African Anglican partnerships. I should have been writing about it in order to visualize the scope of the divide, I'll try to pay more attention and share the news here on IMS. As expected the ECUSA has made a decent effort to honor the moratorium imposed on them but the Africans have not honored their

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Today the Iraq war casuality mark reached 1600. One hundred additional troops have died since March 3'rd, sixty seven days ago. Average daily casuality rate was 1.5 killed per day for the period. This rate is below the previous killed per day rate of 2.8 percent. The casuality rate is decreasing. If the current casuality rate continues for the remainder of Bush's term approximently 2,026

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During the Diocese of Maryland's convention on the 6th and 7th a decision was made to speak out on political issues such as homosexual rights. I have mixed feelings about this decision I'll break them down. The church should view itself as the Body of Christ and not a political party.Clergy should not see themselves as politicians.Speaking on secular issues should be the exclusive role of the

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Republican CT. Governor M. Jodi Rell signed into law on April 20th legislation supporting same sex civil unions. Connecticut is the second state to offer civil unions to same sex couples. Vermont has civil unions without determined opposition and Massachusetts has gay marriage but possibly not for long. All other states oppose same sex rights but possibly not California. The State Senate voted 26

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Republican Texas House Rep. Robert Talton's foster care ammendent was passed by the house by a vote of 81-58 on April 19th. The ammendment obligates foster care parent applicants to declare if they are homosexual or bisexual. If they declare that they are not, the State can investigate whether or not they actually are anytime while after being approved. Foster care parents who declare or are

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The Texas House voted to amend the constitution to ban same sex marriage by a vote of 101-29 on April 25. The no voters were: Alma Allen (D) Roberto Alonzo (D) Rafael Anchia (D) Kevin Bailey (D) Lon Burnam (D) Garnet Coleman (D) Yvonne Davis (D) Joe Deshotel (D) Dawnna Dukes (D) Jim Dunnam (D) Harold Dutton (D) Jessica Farrar (D) Pete Gallego (D) Abel Herrero (D)

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Last January I discovered that the US Commission on Civil Rights had removed documents from its website that I had read previously. I should have kept a copy of them because the new management objected to them and removed them from their website. The commission is obviously trying to silence dissent, much of the documents were critical of Bush policies.I was worried that this action of the

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Article published Thursday, April 21, 2005 TOLEDO DIOCESE Priest named in lawsuit that alleges ritual abuse By MARK REITERBLADE STAFF WRITER A Toledo Roman Catholic diocesan priest charged in the 1980 slaying of a nun was accused yesterday in a civil lawsuit of repeatedly torturing and raping a young girl in ritual abuse ceremonies at a north-side church. An unidentified woman claims she

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Any action taken by an employer towards an employee (firing) on April fool's day makes that action (firing) MORE personal then it should be for the employee. Cruel Jokes like this happen at private corporation's all the time but when a "public" company such as a national radio station does this to a "public" figure the "public" receives the cruel joke along with the employee.In this case the

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From Associated PressThe Senate approved its version of a constitutional amendment that would bar recognition of same-sex marriages with a 37-1 vote Wednesday.The lone dissenting vote among the Senate's 46 members came from Sen. Robert Ford, D-Charleston. However, several other legislators seated in the Senate chamber simply did not vote as their names were called.Ford had been in charge of the

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Here in Michigan the Democrats have the vote of the African American community, well thats about all they have left. White blue-collar males left for the Republican party in the Reagan era. Take away the Democratic votes in the large urban areas and the State goes handily to the Republicans. The majority of those urban votes are black votes. So how do you encourage African Americans to vote

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If you thought everything was cozy in gay friendly Massachusetts think again. There is a witch hunt a' brewin! Massachusetts Supreme Court Chief Justice Margaret Marshall and Justices John M. Greaney, Roderick L. Ireland and Judith A. Cowin are being shown the hangman's noose. Their opposition is the ARTICLE 8 ALLIANCE intent on removing the judges with a Bill of Address. I dont know how this

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On the anniversary of President Franklin Roosevelt's death, Senator Harry Reid chose to hold a fireside chat with two residents of Virginia about Social Security. This fireside chat is available as an audio or video download here. You can also sign a petition against President Bush's Social Security swindle of the century.

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The State Affairs Committee of the Texas House of Representatives voted to send a bill to the house banning same-sex marriage. An ammendment to ban civil unions was rejected. The sole no vote was cast by Democrat, Rep. Jessica Farrar. Two other Democrats were absent from the committee.From the Houston Chronicle:The vote took Farrar by surprise, coming just minutes into the early-morning meeting.

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Catholic Sister Margaret of Toledo, Ohio was murdered in 1980 and her killer has not been determined and brought to justice. Catholic Father Gerald Robinson is the prime suspect.Google news searchArticles4/21 Priest named in lawsuit that alleges ritual abuse3/6 Secret archives at heart of dispute; group says files hold key to abuse3/2 Polygraph didn't lie, officials say3/1 Priest failed 1st

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Imagine a corporation and imagine that the boss of the corporation learns that his employees are raping the children of the company’s customers. Continue to imagine that the boss does not take disciplinary action against the employees. Instead of terminating the employees and cooperating with the police investigating the matter, the boss instead conceals the actions of the employees and moves

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The state Senate Yesterday approved a bill that would make Connecticut the first state, absent court pressure, to recognize civil unions between same-sex couples. Senators voted 27-9 in favor of the legislation, which proponents say will likely clear the House of Representatives. Republican Gov. M. Jodi Rell has not taken a stand on the bill, but has said she supports the concept of civil unions

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From the Boston Globe:Voters in Kansas overwhelmingly approved a constitutional amendment today to ban same-sex couples from marrying or entering into civil unions.With more than half of the precincts reporting, 276,876 votes, or 69 percent, were cast in favor of a constitutional amendment, with 121,836 votes, or 31 percent, opposed.The Knights of Columbus, the nation's largest lay organization

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Today President Bush attended St. John's Episcopal Church in Washington DC. You could read a lot out of his decision to attend a Catholic church on Saturday (out with the old) to pay his respect to the pope, then attend an Episcopal church on Sunday (in with the new). Bush Sr. was an Episcopalian then became a Methodist and Bush jr. needed more disciplining for his drunkeness and so he was "born

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The Minnesota State House banned same sex marriage yesterday by a vote of 77-56 in favor. Inclusion into the State's constution will come after it wins approval from voters in 2006.Debate excerpt:House Minority Leader Matt Entenza, D-St. Paul, called the House floor vote "the politics of distraction," saying Minnesota marriages are not in crisis but education and other services are. Rep. Karen

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The Indiana House of Representatives has passed a bill that would lead to a ban on same-sex marriage. But that bill still has a long way to go before it can become law.The 76-23 vote came late Tuesday afternoon [3/22]. The House approved a bill that has already passed in the Senate. The Senate bill passed by 42-8 on February 21'st.The measure would define marriage as one man and one woman. It

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Well the Republican leadership has been successful in this case in convincing young Republicans that Affirmative Action equals reverse-discrimination. In typical Republican fashion young Republican, Kyle Rausch, wants us to believe that his cupcake sale is not discriminatory when his example obviously is and he acts just like a Republican and denies his wrong doing in the process. The moment that

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From the Toledo Metroparks websiteThe historic Lathrop House in Sylvania and an original Black Swamp cabin in Oregon will be preserved for future generations to appreciate thanks to two pieces of good news celebrated by Metroparks and its partners just one day apart. On Wednesday, March 9, the park district learned that the Lathrop House will receive a state Transportation Enhancement grant

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Jesus rode a donkey not an elephant

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The Iowa house has passed a constitutional ban on same sex marriage. Fourty one Democrats and three Republicans voted against the bill that passed by a vote of 54-44. Last year the state Senate was tied 25-25 on a constitutional ban. The senate will have to vote again on the bill and if it passes the constitution will be ammended by voter approval in 2008. Democrats have remarked that it will

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This doesn't sound like the Catholic church! The Catholic League will set him straight.Equal rights backed for gay couples By Jemma Chapman The Courier-Mail, Australia17mar05 THE Catholic Church in South Australia has given support for a Bill giving gay and lesbian couples access to the rights enjoyed by heterosexual couples.Catholic Archbishop Philip Wilson threw his support behind the

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I would like to thank Rev. Brad Whitaker, the speakers and the members of Christ Church, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI for having their Lenten lectures. Publicly discussing issues that affect the church should occur with more frequency. Much was learned and we all listened intently without feuding. Rev. Whitaker's approval to invite controversial persons and subjects gives a clear indication that he

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I want to publicly wish my wifeAMYa Happy BirthdayI promise to detach myself from the computer (for today).Lets go shopping for YOU!

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The Bishop of Lexington, KY, Stacy Sauls lectured at Christ Church Grosse Pointe, MI on Tuesday. He explained the circumstances that brought about the Windsor report. American bishops supported the consecration of the admitted homosexual Bishop V. Gene Robinson of New Hampshire. American bishops may have or not authorized same sex blessings but actual blessings were carried out by Canadian

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The New Mexico senate passed a ban (senate bill 597) on same sex marriage by a vote of 25-12. The governor and others wanted a provision for domestic partnerships but it is not in the bill. The bill will go to the house for action if approved by the governor.Democratic response:Sen. Phil Griego, D-San Jose, invoked the memory of his brother Billy Griego, who died of AIDS complications in 1987."My

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The Alabama Senate passed an amendment to ban same-sex marriage by a vote of 30-0, two days after the House passed it 85-7. It will go to voters during the next statewide election, which right now is in June 2006. It will go to voters this year if a special election is held.House no voters h h h h h h h

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Last year Father Gerald Robinson of the Toledo Catholic Diocese was accused of murdering a nun. This tragic event brings forth a painful truth that there is something terribly wrong in the institution of the Catholic church. I insist that a psychological survey of every priest be conducted and mentally ill persons to be removed. Murder is not done on a whim. A preexisting psychosis must underlie

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I am an avid reader usually reading several books at once and often times hating myself for not reading every book mentioned in an authors bibliography. I have earned the distinguished honor of checking out (reading many) every one of the books in the childrens section of my local library when I was a child years ago. Recently I requested that my library purchase the books, Purple Hearts and

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As usual I have to read several books at once. Bishop Spong's A new Christianity for a new world is the follow-up to Why Christianity must change or die, (indymind post) which I struggled through and John A. T. Robinson's Honest to God, which has influenced Bishop Spong (I havent read yet).books read list

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William Brotherton- Democrat, Arizona State Senate District 14member page newsBill McGibbon- Republican, Arizona State House District 9member pagenewsMarion Lee Pickens- Democrat, Arizona State House District 14member pagenews

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I bought a copy of Bishop Claude Payne's book, Reclaiming the Great Commission : A Practical Model for Transforming Denominations and Congregations at his lecture and he autographed it too.Available at Amazonpurchasebooks read list

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Article published Sunday, March 6, 2005 TOLEDO CATHOLIC DIOCESE Secret archives at heart of dispute; group says files hold key to abuse Bishop Blair Zoom By ROBIN ERBBLADE STAFF WRITER On a warm September afternoon, three Toledo detectives and a

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I finally got listed at The Lefty Directory!

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Today the casuality mark reached 1500. The troop casuality mark reached 1400 on January 26, thirty six days ago. Average daily casuality rate was 2.8 killed per day for the period. This rate is above the previous killed per day rate of 2.5. As I said previously if this rate continues there will be over 5,000 troops killed by the end of Bush's term and over 30,000 wounded.When are we bringing the

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Article published Wednesday, March 2, 2005 NUN'S SLAYING Polygraph didn't lie, officials say Defense lawyers dispute report priest failed exam Father Gerald Robinson, center, is surrounded by attorneys, from left, John Callahan, Henry Herschel, and Alan Konop, after a press conference yesterday in Mr. Konop’s offi ce. (

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Retired Bishop of Texas lectured at Christ Church, MI on Tuesday. He lectured about how the church needs to return to a mission centered church. Much of his ideas can be found in his book, Reclaiming the Great Commission- A practical model for transforming denominations and congregations. Basically the idea is to get people into the church by giving them something to do once there.The great

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Today is the 50th anniversary of Claudette's bus boycott in Montgomery Alabama. She has received little recognition of her protest that occured nine months before Rosa Parks' historical protest. I wrote the title for this post to reflect the culture of fifty years ago.palm beach post storyworkers world story

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The Iraq veterans against the war group will hold a protest at Fort Bragg in Fayetteville, North Carolina on the anniversary of the war, March 19-20.

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March 19th marks the second year anniversary of the start of the Iraq war. It will be protested/ remembered by over 145 events across the country.United for Peace and Justice lists the events. click photo

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The group Military Families Speak Out will be holding a protest against the war in Fayetteville North Carolina, home of Fort Bragg on the war's anniversary, March 19-20.

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Article published Tuesday, March 1, 2005 TOLEDO NUN SLAYING Priest failed 1st lie detector test, documents say; other test was inconclusive Robinson Zoom By ROBIN ERBBLADE STAFF WRITER Homicide detectives believed that officials at the Toledo

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By David BrensilverMadison CT Shore Publishing Published on 2/25/2005When it comes to the same-sex marriage debate and a pair of bills in the legislature's Judiciary Committee, legislators are echoing their constituents' sentiments. Earlier this month, S.B. 963 and H.B. 6601 brought the same-sex marriage debate to the state level. And while same-sex marriage advocates are lobbying hard for

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This post will be continuously under constructionnews searchSame sex marriage is legal in:Massachusetts- Conservatives go on witch hunt to oust "gay activist" judges and overturn marriages. storyCivil Union is legal in:Connecticut- The Governor signed into law civil unions on April 20th. The senate approved on April 20 by 26-8. The house approved on April 13 by 85-63. votesRepublican Gov. M. Jodi

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The whole of America's Episcopal faith is opposed by the similar faith abroad , the Anglican church. Liberal minded Episcopalians support the ordination of women and openly practising homosexuals, same sex blessings and diverse theological, secular beliefs. Conservative minded Episcopalians and Anglicans abroad support traditional ordination of men only, celibacy for homosexuals only and

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Americans are perpetually in a state of civil war. The civil war of this 21st century is over morality, rights, and power same as the 19th century civil war. Curiousily many of the descendents of the 19th century civil war continue to fight on the same side as their ancestors. The south (with the center) continues to be the fighter for the status quo and the north (with the east and west) for

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by John S. Spong In the 16th century the Christian Church, which had been the source of much of the stability of the western world, entered a period of internal and violent upheaval. In time this upheaval came to be called the Protestant Reformation, but during the violence itself, it was referred to by many less attractive adjectives. The institution that called itself the body of Christ

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Article published Saturday, February 26, 2005 Nun death probe data to be released Group urges scrutiny of diocese files By ROBIN ERBBLADE STAFF WRITER Documents supporting two police searches of the Toledo Catholic Diocese in the murder investigation of Sister Margaret Ann Pahl most likely will be released Monday.The Lucas County Prosecutor's Office yesterday decided not to fight a

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Bio:Articles:A call for a new reformation.Bishop Spong lectures on God and belief.Recent News

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The Anglican Communion Primates’ Meeting Communiqué, February 20051. As Primates of the Anglican Communion and Moderators of the United Churches, we gathered at the Dromantine Retreat and Conference Centre, Newry, in Northern Ireland, between 20th and 25th February, 2005, at the invitation of the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams. Thirty-five of us were present at this meeting (i). We

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Article published Friday, February 25, 2005 Judge keeps documents sealed for now in probe of nun's killing The Rev. Gerald Robinson speaks with his attorney during the court hearing. ( THE BLADE/MADALYN RUGGiERO ) Zoom By ROBIN

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LONDON - Leaders of the global Anglican Communion declared Thursday that they want the U.S. Episcopal Church and the Anglican Church of Canada to withdraw from the communion's councils temporarily, and to explain their attitudes toward gays which have split the church. The statement was issued by primates a day earlier than planned, following their meetings this week at a Roman Catholic

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The Washington state Senator Bob Morton (R) and nine other senators have taken action to secede the eastern half of the state from the western half creating the 51st state. An idealogical wall between the Eastern half of the Cascade mountains and the Western half was built after the contested state governors race.Contested vote recounts, court cases, and feuding have given the governorship to the

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Christ Church-Grosse Pointe’s lecture series continued with the Bishop of the Diocese of Michigan, Bishop Wendell Gibbs. Attendance was smaller at this lecture then at Bishop Spong’s lecture. Bishop Gibbs’ was invited to lecture and had to take some time to consider what he would lecture about. The bishop reflectively began the lecture by reading I Corinthians 12, which speaks of the Apostle Paul

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I was looking for a reading for today and this passage found me I did not find it.Jude 1:4For there are certain men crept in unawares, who were before of old ordained to this condemnation, ungodly men, turning the grace of our God into lasciviousness, and denying the only Lord God, and our Lord Jesus Christ.This advice sounds appropriate considering the recent report of more abuse by Catholic

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Article published Sunday, February 20, 2005 SPECIAL REPORT Dark allegations arise amid probe of nun's slaying Authorities expand investigation to claims of ritualistic sex abuse By MICHAEL D. SALLAH and MITCH WEISSBLADE STAFF WRITERS For Toledo police, it was a rare assignment: Search an abandoned house on the edge of a cornfield in western Lucas County where people reportedly took part

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More evidence below for the truth that organized religion has the potential to act in a malevolent manner. I see pervasive malevolence whithin the Catholic Church, I'm a victim of sorts of the Catholic Church myself. Don't try to do the church a favor that it cares not to receive. I'll post my ugly experience with the church on my Underground Railroad blog when I'm ready to re-live

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Dean's first message to Democrats You run this party. On Saturday, I was honored when your representatives on the Democratic National Committee elected me Chairman. And I can't wait to get started. But when they voted, it wasn't about me -- they were voting for a plan for the future of our party. That plan came from people like you -- from conversations I had with ordinary Democrats across

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Tucked away in the financially exhibitionist community of Grosse Pointe Farms, MI is the liberal minded Christ Church-Episcopal. Every Tuesday during lent lectures will be given by notable Episcopal bishops. This week the controversial Bishop Spong shared his views on the nature of God, our perspective/practice of religion and the need for change in Christian belief. Much of his lecture was

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GREED HAS DESTROYED THE GAME

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Today I will be attending a lecture by the "controversial" Bishop Spong-retired. I'll post a review of his lecture soon. Currently I am reading his book "Why Christianity must change or die", a shocking title from a religious figure. I'll share my thoughts on this book and his other books in the future as well.Bishop Spong has friends and enemies, a situation to be expected when discussing

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Sen. Boxer received 4,500 roses on this Valentines day from appreciative voters. Sen. Boxer had critized Condi Rice intensely during her confirmation hearings. There were minor personal attacks made against Rice but Boxer's efforts rightfully expressed the public's disdain for the failings of the National Security Advisor and the Bush administration. Historical accounts of recent events must

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Republicans have been eager for the chance to attack the Democratic party on homosexuality issues. Democrats have wisely avoided the issue. America is too bigoted to tolerate a political party that supports homosexuals. Support for the homosexual movement will bring an end to the Democratic party, just what Republicans want. Its a sad world we live in.Dean will most likely make the mistake of

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True Believer,Reflect upon today's scripture reading with all your heart. Understand it fully. Include it in your life so that God never leaves you astray. Share it with others so that they too may find salvation.Leviticus 20:13 If a man also lie with mankind, as he lieth with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination: they shall surely be put to death; their blood [shall be] upon

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Published on Friday, February 11, 2005 by CommonDreams.orgby Natasha Saulnier Stephan Smith is one of the most promising young protest singers in America. The thirty-six-year-old Smith has been hailed as the Woody Guthrie and Bob Dylan for this generation by The New York Times and the Village Voice. On the first anniversary of 9/11, Smith released his anti-war song "The Bell," recorded with Pete

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First came sexually liberating Britney Spears music in girl's CD players. Then sexually flaunting clothing lines in girl's closets. Now there are books containing sexual innuendos for the pre-teen girl's bookshelf.Author Louise Rennison writes humorous books for pre-teen girls with sexually suggestive titles such as;"Angus, Thongs and Full-Frontal Snogging", "On the Bright Side, I'm Now the

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Episcopal seminarian Jonathan Myrick Daniels was murdered by a white civil rights opponent on August 20, 1965. The assailant had pointed his shotgun at a black teenager, Jonathan Daniels intervened and was killed. The event was significant to the church because it motivated the church to involve itself in the civil rights movement. Earlier in the week Jonathan Daniels was with a group

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From the Southern Poverty Law Center: McCutchen, left, poses with controversial anti-immigration activist Virginia Abernethy and Wayne Lutton, editor of the Social Contract Press, a hate group.Jan. 25, 2005 -- A man who has been a member of a leading white supremacist group and is associated with other extremists heads a major new anti-immigration group in Arkansas, the Southern Poverty Law

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On every page of this blog I include the Episcopal shield because I am Episcopal and not because the church endorses this blog. I also include the comment "the kinder gentler Catholic church" because I feel that it is and should aim to be. My comment reels of sarcasm, arrogance etc., simply because that is the tone of this blog. I don't want to be entirely arrogant and say that abuse by priests

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Today the first Sunday of Black history month we reflect upon one of several biblical arguements for slavery, Genesis 9:21-27. 9:21 And he [Noah] drank of the wine, and was drunken; and he was uncovered within his tent. 9:22 And Ham, the father of Canaan, saw the nakedness of his father, and told his two brethren without. 9:23 And Shem and Japheth took a garment, and laid [it] upon both their

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Conservative adj. 1. disposed to preserve existing conditions, institutions and to resist change. 2. traditional in religious, political practises. Republican National Committee- Historically liberal, later composed of liberal, moderate, conservative factions, party leaders reacted to DNC liberal switch by adopting a conservative agenda in the mid twentieth century. Composed primarily by

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From the Southern Poverty Law Center: Since then-U.S. Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott got into political hot water in 1998 over his cozy relationship with the Council of Conservative Citizens (CCC), national politicians have generally avoided the white supremacist group like the plague. The Conservative Political Action Committee called the group racist that same year and barred it from its

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Liberal adj. 1. favorable to progress or reform as in religious or political affairs. 2. favorable to or in accord with concepts of maximum individual freedom possible. 3. free from prejudice or bigotry; tolerant. Democratic National Committee- Historically conservative, later composed of conservative, liberal, moderate factions. Party leaders moved the party into the liberal faction in the

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Having money in an account for your future is always good. Leaving something for your children's future is always good. Earning money from your money while the future comes is always good. BUT If more people will be withdrawing from the Social Security fund then depositing and if people then divert monies from the fund into their private account. What happens to the fund? BANKRUPT SOONER

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The downsizing of the government will begin in earnest. Bush warns us of the end of programs we need and supported by Democrats in his state of the Union address. My budget substantially reduces or eliminates more than 150 government programs that are not getting results, or duplicate current efforts, or do not fulfill essential priorities.I have mentioned previously that Democrat supported

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The Lucian Bonaparte Lathrop Underground Railroad house is an historical museum in Sylvania, Ohio. It was purchased by the Toledo Catholic Diocese and was destined to be demolished until white suburban Catholics and black Toledo residents protested for three years. Lawsuits were filed to protect it but a Catholic opposition group brought their fight to the voters. In November 2003 a city

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The protest is getting uglier. Channel 11 leans conservative SOUTH TOLEDO -- Anti-war protesters have targeted a local military recruiting office is the target of anti-war protestors. But instead of singing songs or carrying signs, these protesters had a much more pungent way to express themselves. They threw a bucket of manure into the office and painted an obscenity on the wall. An e-mail

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Donnie Fowler the second place contender for DNC chair silenced the room of the Democratic National Committee's Eastern Caucus last Saturday. If his speech is any indication of his leadership style then watch out. negative negative negative demoralize your audience the end is now dont trust party leaders the little people are what matter be proud of Democratic values once you determine them

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Its folk music day here indymind. Todays reading Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 is brought to you by Pete Seeger. To Everything (Turn, Turn, Turn) There is a season (Turn, Turn, Turn) And a time for every purpose, under Heaven A time to be born, a time to die A time to plant, a time to reap A time to kill, a time to heal A time to laugh, a time to weep To Everything (Turn, Turn, Turn) There is a

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House Democrats and Republicans have set up interesting websites. They’re interesting because they reveal the intentions of the two parties. They’re also interesting for what they say, don’t say and what they offer, don’t offer. I favor the Democratic website obviously but I find pros and cons for both websites. Democratic website: Pros: Comprehensive set of issues.Sufficient depth on

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Liberals are always saying that the Republican party caters to racists, well here is some proof if your sceptical. Arkansas immigration lobbyist tied to alleged hate groups Detroit Free Press January 27, 2005 Ark. (AP) -- A leading hate-group tracker says Joe McCutchen of Fort Smith, a self-described "one-man band against illegal immigration" who is now lobbying for a bill in the Arkansas

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Haloscan commenting and trackback have been added to this blog.

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