Espresso Shots [4-20-05]
And the winner is...
Though the papacy is of no consequence to me, there is no denying that what this person does (as we saw with John Paul II) has a big influence over many people of differing faiths. With that in mind, it will be interesting to see how this new pope the Catholic church has elected will address Jewish populations.
According to at least one report, some in Israel are rather nervous, given the affiliation of Ratzinger with Nazi Germany as a boy. Israel has issued a statement believing that his affiliation as a young boy with Nazism will actually prompt a more outspoken condemnation of all types of oppression.
In a written statement, Israeli Foreign Minister Silvan Shalom said, "Israel is hopeful that under this new papacy, we will continue to move forward in Vatican-Israel relations and we are sure that considering the background of this new pope, he, like his predecessor, will be a strong voice against anti-Semitism in all its forms." Will this German pope address the issue head-on or let it lie quietly under the rug? It should be an interesting relationship to watch develop.
4/22/05 Update: Pope Reaches Out to Rabbi
World's Greatest?
Lance Armstrong has indicated that he will retire following this years Tour de France.
After having won the event an amazing six consecutive times, Armstrong has decided to call it quits. For anyone who has watched this amazing athlete in action, this is sad news. For the cyclists he's competed against, perhaps a day of hope. After having overcome various forms of life-threatening cancer including brain and testicular, Armstrong fought back in a way never expected. In spite of the winner of the Olympic decathlon being dubbed the "world's greatest athlete" or the silly notion by some a couple of years ago that Tiger Woods should hold the honor, Lance Armstrong has proven on and off the bike that he has legitimately laid claim to that title.
Intelligent Design Blogs
There are two new blogs dedicated to the study of Intelligent Design. One is the blog of William Dembski, one of the leaders in the ID movement and the new professor of Science and Religion at Southern. The blog is called "Uncommon Descent". The second is "Intelligent Design: The Future" with Dembski, Michael Behe, Guillermo Gonzalez and others from the Center for Science and Culture at the Discovery Institute in Seattle. Great information and insights into the Intelligent Design movement.
Another New blog in the sphere
I want to invite you to check out a new blog called Sporos (Greek for "seed") by a fellow Southern student . Take a jog over to Barry's site and see what's cooking. He has some interesting commentary on current events and issues.
Though the papacy is of no consequence to me, there is no denying that what this person does (as we saw with John Paul II) has a big influence over many people of differing faiths. With that in mind, it will be interesting to see how this new pope the Catholic church has elected will address Jewish populations.According to at least one report, some in Israel are rather nervous, given the affiliation of Ratzinger with Nazi Germany as a boy. Israel has issued a statement believing that his affiliation as a young boy with Nazism will actually prompt a more outspoken condemnation of all types of oppression.
In a written statement, Israeli Foreign Minister Silvan Shalom said, "Israel is hopeful that under this new papacy, we will continue to move forward in Vatican-Israel relations and we are sure that considering the background of this new pope, he, like his predecessor, will be a strong voice against anti-Semitism in all its forms." Will this German pope address the issue head-on or let it lie quietly under the rug? It should be an interesting relationship to watch develop.
4/22/05 Update: Pope Reaches Out to Rabbi
World's Greatest?
Lance Armstrong has indicated that he will retire following this years Tour de France.
After having won the event an amazing six consecutive times, Armstrong has decided to call it quits. For anyone who has watched this amazing athlete in action, this is sad news. For the cyclists he's competed against, perhaps a day of hope. After having overcome various forms of life-threatening cancer including brain and testicular, Armstrong fought back in a way never expected. In spite of the winner of the Olympic decathlon being dubbed the "world's greatest athlete" or the silly notion by some a couple of years ago that Tiger Woods should hold the honor, Lance Armstrong has proven on and off the bike that he has legitimately laid claim to that title.Intelligent Design Blogs
There are two new blogs dedicated to the study of Intelligent Design. One is the blog of William Dembski, one of the leaders in the ID movement and the new professor of Science and Religion at Southern. The blog is called "Uncommon Descent". The second is "Intelligent Design: The Future" with Dembski, Michael Behe, Guillermo Gonzalez and others from the Center for Science and Culture at the Discovery Institute in Seattle. Great information and insights into the Intelligent Design movement.Another New blog in the sphere
I want to invite you to check out a new blog called Sporos (Greek for "seed") by a fellow Southern student . Take a jog over to Barry's site and see what's cooking. He has some interesting commentary on current events and issues.
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posted by DAVID C. PRICE at 4/20/2005 01:25:00 PM
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