Monthly Archives: March 1998

Reacting to the News

Posted on March 21, 1998 by

(Originally Posted: 03/21/98) Instant information has been here since the mid 1980′s.  We have reached the point where not a second goes by that we are not informed of what is happening in every little village in the world. Beyond … Continue reading →

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Bakshish

Posted on March 15, 1998 by

(Originally Posted: 03/15/98) Bakshish is a term used during the Byzintine Empire; it means bribe.  This money paid out allowed for smooth movement over the caravan routes. Today, America has its own version of bakshish.  It’s call political contributions.  No … Continue reading →

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The Neo-Pagan Philosophy

Posted on March 14, 1998 by

(Originally Posted: 03/14/98) With the current headcount in the actions of Jack Kovorkian at 100, one has to stop and wonder why people would want to end their lives.  Thinking about many of the events that have shaped our society, … Continue reading →

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Denial of Choice or Firm Direction?

Posted on March 9, 1998 by

(Originally Posted: 03/09/98) There is a perception among many that the Catholic Church, indeed all organized religions “deny choice.”  One has to wonder, is it really a denial of choice?  Or, is it that the moral direction being given that … Continue reading →

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