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Some time ago I read some of the writings of Karen Armstrong, an ex-Nun and a member of the progressive Jesus Seminar. She wrote the best-selling books, The History of God, and The Battle for God, and she makes a lot of sense to me. Then I became a Deist and Unitarian Universalist after I read the writings of a man who not only feels the same way about the Abrahamic religions (Judaism, Christianity and Islam). He suggests that we need a reformation of religion and a reformation of government, to create a family of equal religions, and to establish government that respects all religions equally and is truly of, by and for the people. He has inspired me to be a member of The Coalition of Jews, Christians and Muslims for Peace and Freedom, and The All Faiths Coalition for Peace and Freedom. Our web site is at: http://cjcmp.org
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Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at 7:59:57 PM
Article : "Weapons and Restrictions Have Not Beaten the Palestinians, B"
Re: "biblical claims" -- much more to the story.
Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at 7:34:07 PM
Article : "Weapons and Restrictions Have Not Beaten the Palestinians, B"
Re: Palestine
Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at 7:09:04 PM
Article : "The Gemini Lunar Eclipse December 21, 2010: A Transformation"
True. How else would the meek inherit the earth?
Monday, December 20, 2010 at 7:24:13 PM
Article : "Reaganomics"
There you go again.
Monday, December 20, 2010 at 6:55:50 PM
Article : "Reaganomics"
Propping up Reagan's Image, eh?
Tuesday, December 14, 2010 at 9:16:29 PM
Article : "Majority of One"
Mr. Nader, I understand. Please read.
Tuesday, December 14, 2010 at 8:39:50 PM
Diary : "What the World Needs is Not Religion, but the Brotherhood of"
An accurate assessment. I agree.
Thursday, December 9, 2010 at 4:59:03 PM
Article : "War Alarm: Waking Up from Reagan's Nightmare"
Good work. I've read others pointing out his real legacy.
Thursday, December 9, 2010 at 4:18:38 PM
Quicklink : "Nobody represents the American people"
The fourth paragraph was revised today.
Monday, December 6, 2010 at 9:53:35 PM
Article : "Christian Hypocrisy in the GOP"
Phil, you miunderstand the message of the Bible.
Monday, December 6, 2010 at 7:05:56 PM
Article : "Western Civilization Has Shed Its Values"
Another plausible explanation:
Monday, December 6, 2010 at 6:16:12 PM
Article : "Christian Hypocrisy in the GOP"
Yes, Mary, you're on to a crucial aspect of our quest.
Friday, December 3, 2010 at 2:11:55 PM
Article : "Who precisely is attacking the world?"
Dear Herb:
Thursday, December 2, 2010 at 9:01:22 PM
Diary : "It's a No Brainer: To Decrease the Deficit, Increase Revenue"
Me too.
Thursday, December 2, 2010 at 2:38:31 PM
Article : "Is the Tree of Life Endangered?"
Yes. And here's more about the Tree of Life
Thursday, December 2, 2010 at 1:57:46 PM
Diary : "It's a No Brainer: To Decrease the Deficit, Increase Revenue"
Well put, concise, and absolutely true.
Wednesday, December 1, 2010 at 8:43:34 PM
Article : "Who precisely is attacking the world?"
Mr. Roberts, may I have a word?
Wednesday, December 1, 2010 at 8:22:18 PM
Article : "Why New Evidence Demands End to Wars"
"War! Huh! What is it good for? Absolutely nothing!"
Saturday, November 27, 2010 at 7:49:09 PM
Article : "Why Poverty Spreads Across America"
Poverty: America's Hidden Shame
Saturday, November 27, 2010 at 7:39:50 PM
Article : "When Will Winner-Take-All Politics End? (BOOK REVIEW)"
That title was coined in 2002 by Joseph J. Adamson
Saturday, November 27, 2010 at 7:26:03 PM
Article : "America Is Fast Becoming Its Own Worst Enemy"
"A House (or Nation) Divided Against Itself Cannot Stand."
Friday, November 26, 2010 at 3:10:57 PM
Article : "Real Men Don't Move to the Middle"
Good analogy, and good point. I would merely suggest ...
Friday, November 26, 2010 at 2:44:33 PM
Article : "So Many Messages"
The Winter of Our Discontent. But a New Spring is Coming.
Friday, November 26, 2010 at 12:38:11 PM
Article : "The True Purpose of Religion"
Sorry. I couldn't log in for several days. A problem at OEN.
Monday, November 22, 2010 at 10:42:07 AM
Article : "The True Purpose of Religion"
In Order to Establish Lasting Peace:
Sunday, November 21, 2010 at 6:07:35 PM
Article : "Brave New World"
Clever assessment, David. It's also important to understand
Sunday, November 21, 2010 at 5:14:15 PM
Article : "Response to Religionists who are Badmouthing Nonbelievers"
The idea of "mandate" comes from doctrine & dogma, not God.
Sunday, November 21, 2010 at 4:41:21 PM
Quicklink : "How could Obama have agreed to all these 'understandings' wi"
The Coalition of Jews, Christians and Muslims for Peace
Sunday, November 21, 2010 at 4:33:55 PM
Quicklink : "How could Obama have agreed to all these 'understandings' wi"
Very relevant quotes, Arthur. Good points.
Sunday, November 21, 2010 at 4:25:06 PM
Diary : "The Silver Lining In The 21st Century's Financial Storm Clou"
Not just Madison saw it. Jefferson did too, and others.
Sunday, November 21, 2010 at 4:13:22 PM
Article : "Do Human Rights Exist?"
1948 U.N. Declaration of Human Rights vs American Denial
Saturday, November 20, 2010 at 2:43:51 PM
Article : "Is "Material Spirit" a Contradiction in Terms? No! (BOOK REV"
I was not criticizing you, but you should know ...
Friday, November 19, 2010 at 6:03:26 PM
Article : "Progressives Must Push Back From Below"
Yes we can. And now we can really mean it.
Friday, November 19, 2010 at 5:42:50 PM
Article : "Is "Material Spirit" a Contradiction in Terms? No! (BOOK REV"
Yes, it does seem oxymoronic. And I think ...
Friday, November 19, 2010 at 5:26:27 PM
Article : "Is "Material Spirit" a Contradiction in Terms? No! (BOOK REV"
WML, You forget there are Progressive Christians and Deists
Friday, November 19, 2010 at 2:01:02 PM
Article : "Is "Material Spirit" a Contradiction in Terms? No! (BOOK REV"
YES! And when the conflict IS resolved ...
Friday, November 19, 2010 at 12:27:52 PM
Article : "Progressives Must Push Back From Below"
Jefferson called it "Royalism." Now it's "Reaganism"
Friday, November 19, 2010 at 12:08:26 PM
Article : "The Reagan Revolution Redux"
Reagan's Real Legacy
Friday, November 19, 2010 at 11:44:59 AM
Article : "Just When You Think Bush Can Sink No Lower, He Does"
Yes. Absolutely right, true, and crucial information.
Thursday, November 18, 2010 at 9:35:08 PM
Diary : "Sun Myung Moon and the Unfortunate Return of the Prodigal So"
Christopher, I can tell ...
Wednesday, November 17, 2010 at 7:19:49 PM
Article : "Avalon"
And your assessment is correct, Richard, especially about
Wednesday, November 17, 2010 at 7:03:56 PM
Article : "The Man Who Shattered Our Economy"
Yes, it was that, but it was also ...
Wednesday, November 17, 2010 at 1:51:27 PM
Article : "We "Good" Americans of Today, Like the "Good" Germans of the"
How? I'm so glad you asked.
Wednesday, November 17, 2010 at 1:30:58 PM
Article : "Avalon"
How we shall inherit the earth.
Wednesday, November 17, 2010 at 1:14:48 PM
Article : "Avalon"
Avalon, the legendary island, and Arthur's sword.
Wednesday, November 17, 2010 at 12:43:52 PM
Article : "How the Left can better market its message"
I'm still waiting for the day of awakening.
Wednesday, November 17, 2010 at 12:19:49 PM
Article : "Welcome to Rush Limbaugh and Glenn Beck's United States of C"
No, it's Article 6 they ignore.
Wednesday, November 17, 2010 at 12:07:20 PM
Article : "The Origin of America's Intellectual Vacuum"
You're right. It was in the 1800s.
Wednesday, November 17, 2010 at 11:59:13 AM
Article : "We "Good" Americans of Today, Like the "Good" Germans of the"
Lessons of History Not Learned
Monday, November 15, 2010 at 8:38:58 PM
Article : "What Progressive Need to Do Next: Become Teachers and Storyt"
Great idea. And not just visual art, but music, song, etc.
Monday, November 15, 2010 at 8:28:00 PM
Article : "What Progressive Need to Do Next: Become Teachers and Storyt"
James, you conveniently ignore what you don't want to see.
Monday, November 15, 2010 at 8:12:38 PM
Article : "What Progressive Need to Do Next: Become Teachers and Storyt"
Don and Cathy, I agree, for the most part. But ...
Monday, November 15, 2010 at 7:31:14 PM
Article : "Is Warped Christianity Threatening Our Democracy?"
Not quite two thousand years.
Monday, November 15, 2010 at 7:17:32 PM
Article : "Is Warped Christianity Threatening Our Democracy?"
Sharlet joins the club, realizes what many realized before
Sunday, November 14, 2010 at 3:24:16 PM
Article : "Is the American public about to toss Israel?"
The Spirit of truth will prevail.
Sunday, November 14, 2010 at 3:02:44 PM
Quicklink : "Eric Cantor's Pledge of Allegiance"
His Allegience is Misguided, Contrary to Founding Fathers
Sunday, November 14, 2010 at 2:52:07 PM
Quicklink : "Getting Beyond "Left' and "Right' by Justin Raimondo -- Anti"
Might I Suggest ...
Sunday, November 14, 2010 at 2:44:50 PM
Quicklink : "Frank Rich: Who Will Stand Up to the Superrich?"
It begs the questions:
Sunday, November 14, 2010 at 2:22:26 PM
Article : "To what shrinking extent do the rich any longer need the res"
Richard, I partly agree, but partly disagree.
Sunday, November 14, 2010 at 1:32:33 PM
Article : "With God on Our Side -- Christian Zionism Exposed"
I understand where you're coming from, but you're confusing.
Sunday, November 14, 2010 at 1:18:33 PM
Article : "With God on Our Side -- Christian Zionism Exposed"
Wrong Assumption, Robert
Sunday, November 14, 2010 at 12:26:55 PM
Article : "What Progressive Need to Do Next: Become Teachers and Storyt"
Cathy, your restraint is admirable.
Saturday, November 13, 2010 at 8:40:05 PM
Article : "With God on Our Side -- Christian Zionism Exposed"
Most Christians are not Zionists. Here's the thing ...
Saturday, November 13, 2010 at 8:20:09 PM
Article : "With God on Our Side -- Christian Zionism Exposed"
Yes, I understand that.
Saturday, November 13, 2010 at 1:36:44 PM
Article : "What Progressive Need to Do Next: Become Teachers and Storyt"
Exactly. Great Suggestions. Might I Suggest ...
Friday, November 12, 2010 at 10:20:19 PM
Article : "To what shrinking extent do the rich any longer need the res"
I understand your frustration. But ...
Friday, November 12, 2010 at 9:37:34 PM
Article : "To what shrinking extent do the rich any longer need the res"
I did repost his site as an article. But I deleted it...
Friday, November 12, 2010 at 9:18:30 PM
Article : "With God on Our Side -- Christian Zionism Exposed"
Hmmm... Did you even read the article?
Friday, November 12, 2010 at 4:15:09 PM
Article : "War On Dissent Town Hall; Documenting a failed and dangerous"
A Hangover from Bush Years.
Friday, November 12, 2010 at 1:32:20 PM
Article : "With God on Our Side -- Christian Zionism Exposed"
A Better Assessment of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Friday, November 12, 2010 at 12:05:40 PM
Article : "There Simply Aren't Enough Jobs to Employ Four out of Five U"
Absolutely right, Guy. Two good points
Thursday, November 11, 2010 at 9:54:50 PM
Article : "Hard Lessons from Election 2010"
True. But there's far more to it than that.
Thursday, November 11, 2010 at 9:44:48 PM
Article : "America's Devolution Into Dictatorship"
I have. I just wish others would.
Thursday, November 11, 2010 at 9:39:17 PM
Article : "Surveillance State USA; Wholesale War on Dissent In America"
Well, I don't see it that way. It's a 19th Century Nation.
Thursday, November 11, 2010 at 9:30:20 PM
Article : "Surveillance State USA; Wholesale War on Dissent In America"
Well, no. Not in this case.
Thursday, November 11, 2010 at 3:46:58 PM
Article : "Lurching Toward Gomorrah: Growing Israeli Fascism"
The Abused Becomes the Abuser
Thursday, November 11, 2010 at 1:28:39 PM
Article : "To what shrinking extent do the rich any longer need the res"
That's why education is the key.
Thursday, November 11, 2010 at 1:21:25 PM
Article : "To what shrinking extent do the rich any longer need the res"
Okay, I'll try to explain, if I can do it briefly.
Wednesday, November 10, 2010 at 6:51:02 PM
Article : "To what shrinking extent do the rich any longer need the res"
Thanks, Laura. The answer is yes, but with qualification.
Wednesday, November 10, 2010 at 6:14:43 PM
Article : "End of the Illusion; Waking Up To a New Dawn"
Yes, the first time in history it will be.
Wednesday, November 10, 2010 at 6:06:43 PM
Article : "End of the Illusion; Waking Up To a New Dawn"
Oh, I remember it well ... (our debate of 2008).
Wednesday, November 10, 2010 at 5:28:13 PM
Article : "Bush Boasts About Waterboarding"
Thank you. But please consider this ...
Wednesday, November 10, 2010 at 5:03:40 PM
Quicklink : "Obama and Netanyahu Clash Over Israeli Settlements"
The Coalition of Jews, Christians and Muslims for Peace
Wednesday, November 10, 2010 at 4:22:59 PM
Article : "NOW WHAT?"
It's the "Doctrine of Preeminence and Superiority."
Wednesday, November 10, 2010 at 4:09:03 PM
Article : "NOW WHAT?"
Great writing, Robert
Wednesday, November 10, 2010 at 3:15:13 PM
Article : "Hard Lessons from Election 2010"
Robert, I am mostly in agreement. But this would help ...
Wednesday, November 10, 2010 at 2:57:46 PM
Article : "Hard Lessons from Election 2010"
Sorry, my comment was a reply to Cathy, not Robert.
Wednesday, November 10, 2010 at 2:40:27 PM
Article : "Hard Lessons from Election 2010"
You're right, Cathy. And ...
Wednesday, November 10, 2010 at 2:17:42 PM
Article : "To what shrinking extent do the rich any longer need the res"
They don't realize they shoot themselves in the foot.
Tuesday, November 9, 2010 at 7:21:48 PM
Article : "End of the Illusion; Waking Up To a New Dawn"
You make my point.
Tuesday, November 9, 2010 at 1:39:59 PM
Quicklink : "Netanyahu to Obama: Jerusalem is not a settlement"
Jerusalem: The Bloody Crusades Continue
Tuesday, November 9, 2010 at 11:28:48 AM
Quicklink : "Is the Religious Right Taking Over the Tea Party?"
Yes. But "Religious Right" is an Oxymoron
Tuesday, November 9, 2010 at 11:05:41 AM
Article : "End of the Illusion; Waking Up To a New Dawn"
A myth? I don't think so.
Tuesday, November 9, 2010 at 10:35:39 AM
Article : "See George Write"
Yes, yes, yes. But ...
Monday, November 8, 2010 at 1:16:37 PM
Article : "Bush Boasts About Waterboarding"
You're quite welcome, Ray. More power to you. Go.
Monday, November 8, 2010 at 11:49:58 AM
Article : "See 'Ya Later"
Timothy, many get the point, and got it before you did.
Monday, November 8, 2010 at 10:54:08 AM
Article : "Bush Boasts About Waterboarding"
"Bush's Real Record"
Monday, November 8, 2010 at 10:34:32 AM
Article : "End of the Illusion; Waking Up To a New Dawn"
"Oh Say Can You See, By the Dawn's Early Light?"
Friday, November 5, 2010 at 2:53:25 PM
Article : "America Must Heed the Words and the Wisdom of Our Founding F"
Don't forget the Founding Fathers were against Theocracy.
Friday, November 5, 2010 at 2:42:35 PM
Article : ""End Times" -- Election Results Reflect Biblical Republican "
Ah, Frank. I've got just the thing for you.
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