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From The Myth of a Christian Nation:

“While those who wielded the Constantinian sword throughout history undoubtedly convinced themselves they were wielding the sword in love–this is a common self-delusion among religious power brokers–lording over, torturing, and killing people does not communicate their unsurpassable worth to them; it is not loving….One wonders why no one in [...] Read more »

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“It is terribly important to realize that the leap of faith is not so much a leap of thoughts as of action. For while in many matters it is first we must see, then we will act; in matters of faith it is first we must do then we will know, first we will [...] Read more »

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I started reading Chris Hedge’s latest, American Fascism, last week. Because I’ve been so busy this week, I haven’t been able to delve into it as much as I’d like, but I’ve really enjoyed what I’ve read so far. Here’s a taste:
“Corporations, rapidly turning America into an oligarchy, have little interest in Christian [...] Read more »

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I was re-reading some selected parts of Michael Mann’s Incoherent Empire this week and I ran across this timely quote:
“Like all imperialists, American ones are self-righteous. The politicians utter impeccable ideals of freedom, democracy, and humble rights for the world, and they promise it material plenty. They say they have achieved this ‘American [...] Read more »

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I’ve decided to alternate my “Weekend Link Blast” series with “Friday is for Quotes.” This way I can concentrate on compiling a better, longer list of links. So, every other week I’ll post a quote that I find to be blogworthy. With school and everything else I don’t really have time to [...] Read more »

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