Tag Archives: Islam

Want to Understand Islam?

Posted on January 12, 2016 by Jim Wheeler

What with all the hysteria over terrorism in this political season, I found it satisfying to find this straightforward explanation published in the Washington Post by professor of religions at Georgetown University  John L. Esposito onSunday, July 22, 2007. Nearly half … Continue reading →

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. . . For the Bible Tells Me So

Posted on December 13, 2015 by Jim Wheeler

Unless you’ve been living in a cave or on a desert island you know that religion is a prime political topic these days. You are unlikely to meet anyone who doesn’t have an opinion about the differences between Christianity and … Continue reading →

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This Discussion Says It All, IMO

Posted on November 15, 2015 by Jim Wheeler
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Face Of The Enemy

Posted on September 12, 2010 by Jim Wheeler

Has the nature of “war” changed?  Is “war” different now from what it was in WWII?  Is patriotism always “good”?  When a nation goes to war with selfish intent, to what extent are its citizens complicit?  These are important questions … Continue reading →

Posted in Ethics / Morality, Foreign Policy / War, Islam, Nuclear weapons, Religion, Terrorism, War | Tagged , , , | 16 Comments

Journalists: Outreach This, Jones!

Posted on September 9, 2010 by Jim Wheeler

What a flap.  Pastor Terry Jones of the “Dove Worldwide Outreach” has got himself some big-time attention, hasn’t he? The Erstwhile Conservative has posted a tongue-in-cheek opinion about fundamentalist Christian pastor Terry Jones’ plan to burn Qur’ans, the gist of … Continue reading →

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Is Afghanistan the Next Viet Nam?

Posted on March 13, 2010 by Jim Wheeler

Every war needs an exit strategy. Do we really have one in Afghanistan? Continue reading →

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