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2010-07-21T06:00:06-04:00

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Revealing the top secret industry

Last updated on: July 21, 2010 at 6:00 am By Gene Veith

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The Washington Post is running a three-part expose of America’s security industry, comprised of government agencies and a huge number of private contractors. Here is the opening: The top-secret world the government created in response to the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, has become so large, so unwieldy and so secretive that no one knows how much money it costs, how many people it employs, how many programs exist within it or exactly how many agencies do the same... Read more

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2010-07-21T05:30:09-04:00

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Matt Harrison’s acceptance speech

Last updated on: July 21, 2010 at 5:30 am By Gene Veith

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In case you missed it, here is the newly-elected president of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod just after his election. Note his demeanor, his words, and his spirit. (If the clip doesn’t show, hit “comments” and it will.) Read more

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2010-07-21T05:00:13-04:00

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Trains

Last updated on: July 21, 2010 at 5:00 am By Gene Veith

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I rode trains in Europe, including a 200 mph bullet-train between Cologne and Frankfort, taking me right to the airport on a ride smooth as an airplane, reducing a two-and-a-half hour drive to one hour. Why can’t the USA have a good train system? Well, we do. But it’s geared for carrying freight. And, as this article shows, freight trains and passenger trains, especially these new highspeed jobs, just don’t mix: U.S. trains may not be the best at moving... Read more

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2010-07-20T06:00:43-04:00

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I’m back

Last updated on: July 20, 2010 at 6:00 am By Gene Veith

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Here I am, back from a fine time in France and Germany. I’ll tell you about some of the things I learned over the next week or so. But, hey, thanks for covering for me. Over 250 comments on theology! I haven’t had a chance to go through all of the discussions, but it looks like you had some lively ones. You don’t need me. Read more

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2010-07-20T05:30:18-04:00

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Revolution in the LCMS

Last updated on: July 20, 2010 at 5:30 am By Gene Veith

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I am thrilled at the election of Matt Harrison as the new president of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. As I followed with great difficulty, being overseas, the convention, and saw that the incumbent’s restructuring proposals were passing, I had assumed that his re-election was a sure thing. Instead, Rev. Harrison won and won big. This is a milestone for the LCMS and world Lutheranism. Rev. Harrison is confessional and conservative, yes. But he is also a gifted and (dare... Read more

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Lutheran Church Missouri Synod

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2010-07-20T05:25:40-04:00

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States’ rights and gay marriage

Last updated on: July 20, 2010 at 5:25 am By Gene Veith

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A judge has ruled that when states legalize gay marriage, that takes priority over the federal Defense of Marriage Act, with its definition of marriage as being between a man and a woman. Conservatives tend to push states’ rights, while liberals tend to believe federal law should trump state law. Reactions to this ruling, though, go against those tendencies. Interestingly, “tea partiers” are being consistent, praising the ruling as a victory for states’ rights. Here are some details: A... Read more

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2010-07-20T05:00:27-04:00

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Land of the Freon

Last updated on: July 20, 2010 at 5:00 am By Gene Veith

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Although I had a good time in France and Germany and came to appreciate their people, their culture, and their history, I have to say that the experience also helped me to appreciate even more what America stands for and what makes America great. And what America stands for and what makes America great, among other things, is air-conditioning! They just don’t have air-conditioning much in Europe. The stores don’t. The restaurants don’t (which explains the sidewalk cafes). The houses... Read more

2010-07-05T06:00:19-04:00

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While I’m away. . .

Last updated on: July 5, 2010 at 6:00 am By Gene Veith

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I’ll be in Europe for the next couple of weeks, lecturing at John Warwick Montgomery’s apologetics institute in Strasburg, France, and then sightseeing in Germany. Some of you suggested that I get a guest blogger to cover for me while I’m away. What I’m asking is for YOU to be my guest blogger. I will set up some categories and ask you to fill them in with your comments–noting items of interest, putting up links, stating your opinion, and discussing... Read more

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2010-07-05T05:57:55-04:00

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Current events

Last updated on: July 5, 2010 at 5:57 am By Gene Veith

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If something of interest happens when I’m gone–and we know it will–please tell about it (ideally with a link to a news story) and talk about it here. Read more

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2010-07-05T05:50:59-04:00

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Theology

Last updated on: July 5, 2010 at 5:50 am By Gene Veith

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Post a question; someone will answer it. Someone else will argue with you. You can also post about insights you’ve had, fruits of your Bible reading or sermons you’ve heard, speculations you are losing yourself in, religious travesties that are making you indignant, theological developments in the news, or you name it. Read more

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