Thoughts on Democracy, Freedom, and Justice
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| Blog Name: | Thoughts on Democracy, Freedom, and Justice |
| Url: | http://mattwion.blogspot.com/ |
| Language: | English |
| Topics: | Politics, Religion, Ethics |
| Description: | A College philosophy instructor trying to make some sense of the current social, political, and economic struggles in the country |
| Popularity: | 47 Followers |
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Sound and Fury
My Blog turned a year old on November 20th. My readers may have noticed a sharp decline in the number of posts I write.This is partially due to the fact that I'm applying for tenure-track teaching jobs and trying to finish my dissertation. But there is another explanation.NOTHING HAS HAPPENED!By that I mean that the Obama administration has made no important changes in policy. Climate change? Nothing. Health care? We shall see, but nothing much to report yet, foreign policy? More of the same. The economy? Look around you! It's no better either.The political debates that people seem to care about are Sarah Palin and Levi Johnston,
My Blog turned a year old on November 20th. My readers may have noticed a sharp decline in the number of posts I write.This is partially due to the fact that I'm applying for tenure-track teaching jobs and trying to finish my dissertation. But there is another explanation.NOTHING HAS HAPPENED!By that I mean that the Obama administration has made no important changes in policy. Climate change? Nothing. Health care? We shall see, but nothing much to report yet, foreign policy? More of the same. The economy? Look around you! It's no better either.The political debates that people seem to care about are Sarah Palin and Levi Johnston,
Faith and Health Care reform
As we get closer to the something called "health care reform," let us take another look at the moral case for health care as a human right, as well as the question of religious faith and "health care for all:"I'm quite fond of Rev. Adam Hamilton and I find his claim that justice - and for those who believe it, the God of justice - demands that all be cared for to be undeniable. No decent human being can deny this.The Other fellow seems to have no argument at all. He simply repeats lame and false claims about "big government" and "paid abortions" and other nonsense. I really wish that one of these "anti-health reform" folks would for once actu
As we get closer to the something called "health care reform," let us take another look at the moral case for health care as a human right, as well as the question of religious faith and "health care for all:"I'm quite fond of Rev. Adam Hamilton and I find his claim that justice - and for those who believe it, the God of justice - demands that all be cared for to be undeniable. No decent human being can deny this.The Other fellow seems to have no argument at all. He simply repeats lame and false claims about "big government" and "paid abortions" and other nonsense. I really wish that one of these "anti-health reform" folks would for once actu
Ladainian Tomlinson shines again
I just want to celebrate the fact that the great Chargers running back, Ladainian Tomlinson, still has a little something left.Perhaps its because he learned just before the game that his wife is preganant and he will be a dad for the first time. Surely something has put fire in his step again:
I just want to celebrate the fact that the great Chargers running back, Ladainian Tomlinson, still has a little something left.Perhaps its because he learned just before the game that his wife is preganant and he will be a dad for the first time. Surely something has put fire in his step again:
Bonfire Night: The Fight against Authority
The English tradition of Bonfire night, celebrated tonight, remembers the FAILED attempt to blow up the king and Parliament by angry religious Zealot, Guy Fawkes. It has its place I'm sure.But ever since the graphic novel - and especially the film -
The English tradition of Bonfire night, celebrated tonight, remembers the FAILED attempt to blow up the king and Parliament by angry religious Zealot, Guy Fawkes. It has its place I'm sure.But ever since the graphic novel - and especially the film -
Three Days of Death
For those of you who follow the liturgy, today is All Souls Day. Yesterday was All Saints Day, and the day before, of course, was Halloween.I don't make it to church all that often. I attend a little more than the Easter & Christmas type, but not much; maybe 6-8 times a year. But I usually make it on All Saints day. I have find it interesting to con
For those of you who follow the liturgy, today is All Souls Day. Yesterday was All Saints Day, and the day before, of course, was Halloween.I don't make it to church all that often. I attend a little more than the Easter & Christmas type, but not much; maybe 6-8 times a year. But I usually make it on All Saints day. I have find it interesting to con
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