Post-Palin/Biden Debate Diversions
Mark Hemingway, in Socialism in the Treasury Chest, observes that if you think the bailout is a good idea, “you may well be an idiot.” R.R. Reno is no idiot, even if he does support the bailout. He’s wrong, but nevertheless has some good things to say about greed over at First Things.
Matthew Harrison details C.F.W. Walther’s depression/breakdown here and here.
Speaking of depression, the poem “Teeth” might make you laugh. I did.
Obama supporters are voting early and often, in states where they may not have legal residency, and may do it again and again, while you fund it.
How did we get in this financial mess? Something about too many subprime loans? In 1994, Obama sued Citibank for not issuing enough of them. [HT: Cruising Down the Coast of the High Barbaree]
Benjamin Harju writes on Private Confession.
Paul McCain revisits the issue of sanctification and good works.
The Missouri Synod establishes a new district around an SMP “pastor”.
On Ocho Stinko and changing names.
ONN reports on a sad case of abuse and neglect.
Here’s an interesting church marketing postcard. I’m curious what you think about it. Let us know in the comments.
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I’m not getting the link for the Teeth poem. I just keep getting a google-reader page. Is it me or is there a problem with the hyper-link?
Ach – posted the wrong link! Fixing it now.
I think the church marketing piece lacks taste and tack…it’s just not appropriate. Sure it gets attention, but the church can do better than that.