The following text is one of my favorites because it speaks directly on how we as individuals and as a nation might live fully into our humanity. It comes from Matthew chapter 25 verses 31 through 46 in the New Revised Standard Version which I copied from http://www.biblegateway.com. Take a minute and read these words … Continue reading More Lamentations of Greatness
Editorial
Decline and Fall – It’s not as bad as it sounds…
Welcome to the last chapter of the Decline and Fall of the American Empire. In a sense, we have been moving toward this and it is realized with the election of the 45th President. We now move toward irrelevance in the world in a weird, cruel, and embarrassing denouement. I know it sounds strange, but … Continue reading Decline and Fall – It’s not as bad as it sounds…
Food for thought
Here’s some food for thought on the day that the Republican Administration will present its State of the Union Speech. I ran across this article on Huffington Post and you can find it here. Suffice it to say, it was disturbing but not surprising. The article states that 62 people own more wealth than the … Continue reading Food for thought
Independence Day? Epilogue
Independence Day? Epilogue Yesterday, I posted about the July 4th holiday. In my middle age, I have lost the naiveté of my youth and along with it some of my optimism. I lamented the hypocrisy of our celebrations of independence in that this “independence” should be counted as a political distinction and not an individual … Continue reading Independence Day? Epilogue
Independence Day?
Independence Day? “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness” Thomas Jefferson - 1776 Not like the brazen giant of Greek fame, With conquering limbs astride from land … Continue reading Independence Day?
Lamentations on “Greatness”
“We live in a country that is more divided than ever. We live in an era of post-truth, where it seems that facts don’t matter as long as you get your slice of the pie. It is a pie that is hoarded by the moneyed elite that seeks to get even more of the pie … Continue reading Lamentations on “Greatness”
Anger
The election is three days past and I am still angry. I am angry that we the people have elected such a person to the highest office in the land. My anger exists on several levels. Level one: I am angry at myself. I am angry at my naiveté for thinking that the racism, misogyny, … Continue reading Anger
God and the 2nd Amendment
I’d like to talk a little bit about the 2nd Amendment and how our faith informs us regarding this “Right to bear Arms.” The argument over the 2nd Amendment has captured the spotlight over the past 30 years and is especially relevant today regarding the increase of gun deaths within this country. As a society, … Continue reading God and the 2nd Amendment
ZZ Top and Jesus
Jesus just left Chicago and he's bound for New Orleans. Well now, Jesus just left Chicago and he's bound for New Orleans. Yeah, Yeah Workin' from one end to the other and all points in between. Took a jump through Mississippi, well, muddy water turned to wine. Took a jump through Mississippi, muddy water … Continue reading ZZ Top and Jesus
Terror and Tragedy in Paris
Once again we are reminded in a horrific way of our inhumanity, and it seems to becoming more and more commonplace. Our prayers and love are sent to the victims and families of those lost in the recent attacks in Paris as well as those lives lost daily in terror attacks. Once again we are … Continue reading Terror and Tragedy in Paris
Ern's Ordinary Mind 