Viewing TV can be scary but revealing

Charlotte developed a writing journalist’s prejudice against television soon after leaving college, and I gave up watching during time spent writing about the Soviet Bloc. After all, the human mind can tolerate only so many documentaries about coal mining in the Dnieper region and the wonder of food processing in Kazakhstan.

But it is difficult . . . → Read More: Viewing TV can be scary but revealing

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Loving our neighbors is far from our nature

A caller on a radio talk show not so long ago ventured to suggest that all would be right with American society and the world in general if only people would love each other a bit more.

Bingo! That hits the nail on the head!

If drug dealers loved addicts a bit more they wouldn’t . . . → Read More: Loving our neighbors is far from our nature

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A fond farewell to a memorable bishop

A pioneer of American Anglicanism’s traditionalist movement, Bishop Albion W. Knight Jr., was laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery on June 26th in a simple graveside service. Both a prelate and a retired Army brigadier general, he had, typically, declined full military honors on the grounds it was too hot for the Honor Guard, . . . → Read More: A fond farewell to a memorable bishop

Women’s Club Lunch

The Ladies Who Lunch will be meeting at Patrick’s Restaurant on Cranbrook Road, Cockeysville at 12 noon on Wednesday, July 18th. Join us for good food and great fellowship. To reserve your place, call Joyce Perlberg at Tel: 410-252-2680.

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The Founding Fathers speak for themselves

There has been much debate in recent years about the religious beliefs of our Founding Fathers—whether they were devout Christians or ardent secularists; whether they intended to base our constitution upon Christian principles or entirely secular ones.

In the wake of the Independence Day celebrations, we ought to do them the courtesy of letting them . . . → Read More: The Founding Fathers speak for themselves

Summer Blood Drive

It’s that time of year again… Time for St Stephen’s quarterly community blood drive. Blood banks are chronically in short supply, and in the last several months there have been occasions when shortages were so severe that hospitals had to postpone elective surgeries. Summer, on the other hand, sees a surge in the need for . . . → Read More: Summer Blood Drive

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