More memes. They speak for themselves. And Socrates enters the fray, and rightly so. Was he a loser? Not. Our banner image today references Robert Kennedy Jr's campaign abandonment and defection to the Trump Camp. Weird just got weirder. AND NOW, some musical encouragement and entertainment. If the youth vote gets out (GOTV) things could... Continue Reading →
With other mainline Christian denominations the Anglican Church of Canada increasingly struggles to maintain ministry especially in rural settings though also in some urban centres. Simple truth: Fewer people invest energy and money in parish churches now, saving their financial commitments for special projects or secular organizations like the Sierra Club or Doctors Without Borders... Continue Reading →
In today’s NYT e-newsletter David Leonhardt explores the theme of “muscular patriotism” looking towards the Democratic National Convention which opens tonight in Chicago. (Memories of the 1968 DNC, one of the most tempestuous in American history, have some people concerned about potential violence.) Leonhardt writes: At her first rally with Tim Walz, Kamala Harris delivered... Continue Reading →
My publication of the Archbishop of Canterbury’s recent advisory statement on the need for Israel to heed the decision of the International Criminal Court drew some very helpful thoughts from a longtime and trusted friend, Lance Weisser. Archbishop Justin Welby says the State of Israel has been “denying the Palestinian people dignity, freedom and hope”... Continue Reading →
Your team at TakeNote.ca continues to search the online world for more creative response from digital content creators who follow the 2024 US Presidential race. No guesses on outcome yet but my, oh my, the Harris/Walz momentum continues. What is curious to me is how a response to the GOP/Trump camp with sometimes as little... Continue Reading →
Introducing Sabeel Ecumenical Liberation Theology Center Mission To strive towards theological liberation through instilling the Christian faith in the daily lives of those who suffer under occupation, violence, injustice, and discrimination. Vision Local Christians inspired by the life and teaching of Jesus Christ stand for the oppressed, work for justice, engage in peace-building The Wave... Continue Reading →
https://youtu.be/qMm792ktLWY Wow, just wow. To the list of traditional Olympic events such as Hammer Throw, Shot Put, Pole Vaulting and the Javelin Throw we can now add Breaking. This is not Breaking Bad but Breaking Amazing. What a great addition this is. Shortly before we moved from Kamloops Kathie and I attended an event in... Continue Reading →
F ollowing my recent post where I quoted the Archbishop of Canterbury’s critique of Israel’s disrespect for the conclusions of the International Criminal Court, I found today’s post from the Centre for Action and Contemplation helpful. Possibly you will also. Palestinian Christian pastor Dr. Munther Isaac reflects on what it means for his family and... Continue Reading →
02/08/2024 Jeroen Bouman ICJ In a statement Saturday Aug 3, 2024welcoming the International Court of Justice’s Advisory Opinion on Israel’s presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, the Archbishop of Canterbury has urged governments around the world to reverse the "deeply damaging trend" of upholding international law "in a selective manner". Archbishop Justin Welby says... Continue Reading →
Source: Walmart US; get yours now The Harris campaign juggernaut continues; if a honeymoon, fine, enjoy it; but I suspect it’s something bigger and better. It will all come down to getting out the vote and for Americans of good will and thoughtful conscience to believe that collectively, they can upend one of the worst... Continue Reading →
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