My family of origin and the community that shaped it taught me a false lesson and a true one. As a threat to burn Qurans draws intervention even from U.S. military leaders in the paradoxical position of leading the killing of many Muslims, as the discontent of many Americans with groups and views other than their own seems to rise by the day, what I learned from my family, both false and true, seems vital …
After having been in my role with Mennonite Church USA for just over a year now, it is clear to me that communication is one of the biggest challenges we face, not only in our denomination but also in our area conferences and congregations—and probably in our own homes …
A few recognized it long ago, soon after our government killed 140,000 residents of Hiroshima on an August morning in 1945 and then repeated the atrocity a few days later in Nagasaki …
The History Channel has discovered a jackpot: viewers who want to watch reality shows about antiques. One has become especially popular: “American Pickers”(Mondays at 9 p.m. ET) …The History Channel has discovered a jackpot: viewers who want to watch reality shows about antiques. One has become especially popular: “American Pickers”(Mondays at 9 p.m. ET) …