(Ir)religiosity

It's about time.

Ha! Alienation. I'm familiar with the feeling. It helps me to remember that the only difference between a heathen and a revolutionary is general acceptance. Go to your work. Those who hear you will benefit. I benefit from it.

Plus, I think a little alienation helps us maintain perspective and opens a space for discussion. What would we talk about if we all said the same things?

If there were no other reason, if he did nothing else in his presidency, this statement by one of his appointees makes me glad I voted for Obama.

NO MORE EQUIVOCATION ON MATTERS OF TORTURE! WOO!

Also, regarding your post two previous, I think that the expansion of one's view of God through exposure to the views of others and their cultures is the beginning of wisdom for a religious person. By limiting God/our views of God, we severely limit our ability to grow in spirit and begin to lose our sense of wonder. I am always extremely glad to see a Christian who has insight into this truth. (I say this only because they dominate my immediate landscape, not because I feel they are particularly benighted in this way.) Once again, I am glad to know that you are one of those being groomed to preach to your people.

Yes! Now....on to Gitmo!

Thank you for the kind words. They are encouraging because at times -- and those times seem to be coming more often than not these days -- I feel like an alien among by own people.