History (?) Channel

I caught some of a History Channel show this evening on "The Real Pontius Pilate." It had a theory and pattern I have been seeing on a great number of these pseudo intellectual channels (National Geographic, Discovery, History). The pattern is all the same - kick dirt on the bible, showing how the enlightened "scientists" of the 21st century know better than eye witnesses and those who knew eye witnesses. The arrogance is astounding and for any who have eyes, the agenda is plain to see. This time (and this theory has been on lots of shows), it is stated as fact that Christ was a target of the Roman governor (in spite of what we read in the Gospels), not the Jewish leadership. You see, they were doing what he wanted. In fact, at one point they came out and said that the biblical account was wrong (though they relied on parts for their evidence). When I see these shows, I typically turn them - but occasionally I watch to know what is being said. This nonsense must be getting watched by a larger audience. These channels are filled with nonsense shows on the Bible. I think they should change their name to "Alternate History Channel" or "Revisionist History Channel"

German & American Holocausts

Check out this post on Ginsberg and her dissent: America's Premier Holocaust Denier at The Lair of the Catholic Cavemen (warning: graphic images) My thoughts: Being pro-life can be difficult in modern society. Most of the world does not want to deal with it. A good friend of mine - one of the keeper kind of friends - told me he just stayed out of it because it wasn't his body. Another good friend told me that no one had the right to tell her what to do with her body. It is not always easy to stand up when your friends expect you to sit down. When I see the pictures side by side of abortions with Nazi holocaust images, it is impossible for me to remain silent. Most Germans in WWII sat back and stuck their heads in the sand as 12 million people were murdered. Well, more than 40 million dead babies since 1972 is a holocaust that no amount of denial can change. And if I sit back and say nothing, I am like those who allowed 12 million people to be murdered in WWII.

December 7th & Pearl Harbor

Today is the day that the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor in 1941. It marked the entry of the US into World War II - one of the most trying times in world history. If ever there was a just war, this was it. Multitudes lost their lives, but when the cause is just, we must stand firm. Let's remember those lessons from the past today. You can click here to listen to FDR's speech to congress on December 8, 1941. One of the most famous in history. Hat tip to Shirley Buxton. Tags: World War II, Pearl Harbor

Al Qaida Denounces Pope

News Flash: Al Qaida doesn't like pope and they don't like him visiting Turkey. No surprise here. That whole needing to have reason with your faith just doesn't work for fanatics. I have noticed a pattern with the use of the term "Crusader." This is used derogatorily here and elsewhere when referring to the actions of "Western" countries that Al Qaida and other Muslims militants don't like. Remember when Bush changed the name of the operation when we invaded Afghanistan? In case any don't know, the Crusades saved Western civilization from being completely over-run by the Muslims when they invaded the Eastern Roman Empire. There were sins on both sides of that war, but the purpose of the Crusade was noble - and it did save "Western" civilization. A definite good thing. Tags: Pope, Al Qaida, Turkey, Crusades

Pope: faith AND reason - that's the point!

The events this past week are somewhat frustrating. The Muslim world is up in arms because the Pope quotes a Byzantine emperor. I read the speech. The point the Pope was making was about the West and that reason cannot be divorced from Faith. The Emperor's point was that violence as part of religion is a violation or reason, and thus why he rejects Islam. The emperor's point is that faith that is counter to reason is false. The Pope was scolding the west because reason without faith is false . His point ... we need both! Where is that in the news? It's not? Hmmm. Now, one can take the quote of the emperor as saying that violence has no place as official doctrine and dogma in faith beacause it is counter to reason. And the Muslim world, in their violent reaction, is acting unreasonably. Did Catholics burn buildings at the Last Temptation of Christ movie? Was there revolt at the Da Vinci Code? Are we revolting now as Muslims burn the Pope in effigy? Are we calling for "Holy War" as nuns are gunned down and churches are burned? No. There is a lot of reaction and condemnation by the Muslim world of things they don't like from the Western world (Catholic and otherwise). This condemnation is loud, clear, and violent. However, there is only quiet (if any) condemnation of the uncivilized, violent, and godless behavior done in the name of their very religion. How can anyone beleive this is reasonable? Of course, I find it equally interesting that the amoral (often atheistic) Western media delights in fostering (even hosting) these battles. Why the coverage here? Why the search for that which will divide and undermine? They miss the point of the Pope's speech (his whole trip, in fact), but delight in controversy. Read the Pope's speech. You will find that it is not a message of hate as the media and Muslim world would have you believe. It is a message of hope and a challenge to Western thinkers that they need faith as well as reason. The Muslim world, perhaps, should also listen. Perhaps more reason is a good idea with their faith. I read the speech here http://www.cwnews.com/news/viewstory.cfm?recnum=46474