Some years ago, in a sermon titled” Living With My Aging Brain the author, imagined an ideal a psychiatrist, talking with the a person suffering from what I call Progressive Befuddlement. He said, “Well, Fran, you have what other people … Continue reading →
The patriotic holidays always trigger ambiguous emotions in this Pacifist’s heart. I do love this country, and celebrate her virtues – but I am not blind to her flaws. This twenty year old exploration of “patriotism” is still expresses what I believe.
Continue reading →I’ve just finished reading The Language GOD Talks: On Science and Religion by Herman Wouk. You may remember Wouk as author of The Caine Mutiny and the magisterial novels about WW2 The Winds of War and War and Remembrance, or … Continue reading →
If not morality, perhaps prudence will convince us that, as Quakers teach, “War is not the answer.”
Continue reading →EDED100102 Last Sunday I was scheduled to speak on “Why I am Still a Pacifist” at the UU Fellowship of Panama City, FL. but I actually addressed the question “Is President Obama a Pacifist?” Of course, he’s not. As Obama … Continue reading →
We’re all table dancers!
Continue reading →This page will contain my “off the cuff” opinions on sundry subjects. I retain the right to change my mind. That’s why each EdEd is dated. For example, this is “EdEd100220 Info.ededs” Enjoy.
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