Month: May 2014

Liberalism leads to ineffective stupidity.

Posted on By pukeko
I am not worried about the future of the church, because I believe that the words of our Lord are true and faithful. I have staked my life on his mercy, not his justice. But the consequences for us when we fall from these are a descent into an… Read More

The “bill of rights” may stop good care for the mad.

Posted on By pukeko
To begin with I forgot to quote JB on the Isla Vista killing, because she has said what I think.
The fact is that Elliot’s outburst does indeed highlight an issue of central importance to the MHRM – the inadequate, almost non-existent treatment…
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Pray that our leaders will let us alone.

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I had to dig up an old photo from a previous trip here. We don't really celebrate all the festivals of North American in the Antipodes: we have a few of our own such as Guy Fawkes (which I like. It is a fossil from the religious wars -- we… Read More

Watching the vultures circle. [twitterage]

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At the end of this mornings lectionary post I got diverted into the latest college shooting and asked where the services were. One of my… Read More

Autism, shooting, and snow day readings.

Posted on By pukeko
Today is a snow day: it's cold (obviously) and dark. The school is closed (the university does not, and this is a mercy: the Library is warmer than most student flats). It is a day to leave the car at home and walk to work (and rely on the… Read More

Divorce is bad. Do not subsidize it. [quotage]

Posted on By pukeko
Most of the time I am, in real life, polite. But it is an effort. The current political correct culture stultifies. But there is a theory out there that has a certain face validity. If you subsidize something, you will get more of it. If you… Read More

Trouble will come.

Posted on By pukeko
PSALM 93
1   The LORD is king, he is robed in majesty; the LORD is robed, he is girded with strength. He has established the world; it shall never be moved; 2   your throne is established from of old; you are from…
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