I'm something of an amateur historian. I find most rewarding research that shows how someone--an individual, a community, a movement--got to where they ended up. It's the most instructive part of studying history, because you can begin to see how things relate, how one incident, taken in isolation, may make…
There are certain films which should be required viewing for anyone trying to make sense out of life in George Bush's America. One is Stanley Kubrick's Paths of Glory (1957), shot in black and white on a budget of less than 1 million dollars. Paths of Glory is set…
Speaking about the actions of the passengers depicted in the recently released movie on Flight 93, President Bush said: "I believe that. I believe that it was the first counter-attack to World War III. http://www.news.com.au/story/0,10117,19043507-38198,00.html
Thanks to Jason for his provocative post, Wither Thou Goest. Are we "special?" What does that mean? To say that every species is special is the same as saying that no species is special. I would therefore say that I agree with BOTH of these statements. You choose. Your choice…
Since the trial in Dover, PA over Intelligent Design, it must be obvious hat nothing was really settled other than a specific legal question. I think it would be a good idea for every one interested in this issue to find and read the decision handed down by the judge. …