I stumbled upon He Rice Tanned (read it fast), a collection of sometimes humorous Luther memes. Samples after the jump. (If you know of others, or other Christian-related, or other good ones of any kind, let us know in the comments.) [Read more…]
Assessment for government programs
April 23, 2013 by 5 Comments
In my field of higher education, the big idea is assessment. Accreditors are requiring that we assess what we do; that is, that we give evidence for the quality and effectiveness of our programs and operations. Businesses too are measuring product quality and customer satisfaction. But there is almost no assessment of government programs. Very little data is gathered to determine whether or not a program works or fulfills its purpose. As a result, once a program is enacted, it is almost impossible to kill. But now some economists are proposing ways to bring assessment to the government. [Read more…]
Atheists want to participate in interfaith services
April 22, 2013 by 50 Comments
Atheists in Boston are complaining that they haven’t been invited to participate in the interfaith services held in connection to the Boston Marathon bombings. See No Room for Non-Theists at Boston Interfaith Service | (A)theologies | Religion Dispatches. [Read more…]
CSI, Boston
April 22, 2013 by 38 Comments
Here is a fascinating account of the police work that led to the identification and apprehension of the Boston Marathon bombers: Police, citizens and technology factor into Boston bombing probe – The Washington Post.
The legal issue now is whether “Jahar,” the surviving terrorist, should be considered an “enemy combatant” or whether he should be given all of the legal rights to which he is entitled as an American citizen, including the right to remain silent. What do you think?
Boy Scouts to admit gay members but not leaders?
April 22, 2013 by 29 Comments
The Boy Scouts of America will propose a change to their policies that will admit gay members but still not allow gay scout leaders. Is that a good compromise? Gay activists are attacking the proposal, insisting that the scouts also allow for gay leaders. The organization will vote on the proposal in May. [Read more…]
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