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Jefferson, Sir John, Science & God
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Thinking about the death of Sir John Templeton — champion of research into science and religion — reminded me of two passages from Thomas Jefferson. Though Jefferson was sometimes cast as a heretic, I think he and Templeton were kindred spirits. In this first letter, Jefferson counsels his nephew, Peter Carr, how reason should be…
Near Death Experiences
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swaldman
I find it reviting to listen to people describe near-death experiences. This one was posted in the Beliefnet Community by lfcoach
Obamagelicals On the Rise At Christianity Today
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swaldman
In the website’s online (therefore unscientific) poll, Obama has now pulled ahead of McCain.
Parochial Schools Suffer as Public Schools Improve?
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swaldman
Conservatives routinely (and correctly) chide liberals for misunderstanding the law of unintended consequences. One positive policy will lead to unanticipated negatives outcomes. For instance, it made sense to focus welfare on single mothers, since they’re the neediest. But that accidentally created an economic incentive for people not to get married. Here’s a conservative social policy…
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