Monthly Archives: April 2015

Function of a Government

Posted on April 24, 2015 by Major Tom

“The proper function of a government is to make it easy for the people to do good, and difficult for them to do evil.” — Daniel Webster

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Easter Metaphor

Posted on April 5, 2015 by Major Tom

Once again, I’m confused by the literal meaning of Jesus dying for our sins. Today’s message from the pastor told of how a man jumped on a grenade in order to save his friend in a foxhole. I get that. … Continue reading →

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China’s motive

Posted on April 3, 2015 by Major Tom

http://www.tricycle.com/blog/china-asserts-control-over-dalai-lama-lineage This is interesting from several vantage points. What is the ulterior motive? If China doesn’t believe in the religion, then what is the need to control the next Dalai Lama? Could it be more than just political? Maybe – … Continue reading →

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