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A Texan Talks Jesus
I like Thurman and read his blog regularly. One thing I would never associate with his blog is the art of the word. However, he tries to school us in some Jesus love and comes up with this wonderful line: “We should entice people to know God, not tell them to get used to it. We should be the signposts to greater faith, not the gatekeepers to greater exclusivity.” I think we should use if for our next PFBC.
Attempts to convert Mama Sarah Obama
Using religion for politics. It ain’t the Muslims this time. There has been an attempt, yesterday, to convert Mama Sarah Obama, President Barack Obama’s foster grandmother, to Christianity: … Presdident Obama’s family is an extended one, of Kenyan, American and Indonesian; and of Muslims and Christians. Obama’s father and paternal grandfather were both Muslims. The mother of Obamas father, the President’s real ‘granny’, Habiba Akumu Obama was a Muslim too. Mama Sarah Obama, his foster ‘granny’ and the woman who brought up Barack’s father – to protect Mr. Obama’s presidential ambition during the recent race for the White House –…
NY Neighbors 9/11 – Calendar of Events
NY Neighbors 9/11. As the tenth anniversary of September 11th approaches, New Yorkers are looking for meaningful ways to commemorate the day. Across the City, groups are organizing events that reflect efforts to mourn their losses, honor sacrifices and continue to build a stronger city. As you browse this site, notice that the events are as diverse, vibrant and representative of the myriad backgrounds and perspectives as New York itself.