Mississippi governor and would-be GOP presidential candidate has released two sisters from prison, after they served 16 years of a life-sentence. One condition, though, is that one of the sisters donate her kidney to the other. The mandated organ donor says she’s glad to do
Two unrelated news items that actually are related: Some airports are planning on going back to private security screeners. The private firms, which already operate in some airports, would still have to follow TSA procedures, including the use of scanners and pat-downs. But they are
Pastors and teachers, have you seen this? As tax time begins, church legal expert Richard Hammar warns ministers, pastors and clerics to be mindful of a legal battle that has strong financial implications on their personal and church taxes in 2011. In the January 2011
New Year’s Day marks the day the baby Jesus was circumcised and given His name. The name of Jesus, at which every knee shall bow, confesses His identity and His purpose. In fact, though some people claim Jesus is just a moral example, His very
Now that it’s 2011, parts of the Health Care Reform Bill kick in. The linked article summarizes changes in Medicare, giving seniors cheaper prescription drugs and giving them some free preventative tests. Also a $2.5 billion tax on the pharmaceutical industry, which can only mean
This story in the Washington Post takes a dismissive and snarky tone, but I think this is a splendid idea. Especially the part about requiring each bill to cite its constitutional authority. When Republicans take over the House next week, they will do something that
So, what do you predict will happen in 2011? The more specific you are, you more amazed we will be if you are right. Around this time next year, we will check the results to praise you for your foresight, or not. (See below.)
It’s time to revisit the predictions some of you made last year around this time. The big winner: Chryst, who predicted that Matt Harrison would be elected LCMS president on the first ballot with 54% of the vote. He actually received 54.95%, but that is
What do you think were the major developments in the world of religion for 2010? I think we can do better than the lists from religious journalists that I’ve seen. Look not only for events but also for trends that came into view in the
What do you think were the most notable cultural events, trends, or developments of the fast-fading year? By “culture,” I mean any combination of “high culture” (notable novels, works of art), “pop culture” (mass produced work such as movies and popular music) and sociological culture
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