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Iran: Bad Actors But US Has Limits
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Rev. Barry W. Lynn
Of course, Jay, the treatment of religious and political dissidents in Iran is contrary to civilized standards of justice. It is fine that President Obama has publicly rejected any “apology” for his condemnation of the government. It is appropriate that Iranian diplomats have been “uninvited” to Fourth of July celebrations at US embassies around the…
Liberty University Changes Partisan Policy
By
Rev. Barry W. Lynn
The Lynchburg News and Advance reported on Liberty University’s announcement yesterday that it was changing its policy in regard to student political clubs. From now on, no partisan clubs, even the Republican Club, will be given “official” status or receive any student funding. This is a significant step in the right direction. As I mentioned…
Are Marshmallow Peeps Religious Icons?
By
Rev. Barry W. Lynn
I have a certain endearing respect for Peeps, those marshmallow creations which used to be seen solely in the form of chickens and rabbits at Easter but now have a ubiquitous presence during every holiday period. The creatures come from the Just Born candy company in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, the place I grew up. (Even earlier,…
PBS Should Have Been Tougher About Religious Programming
By
Rev. Barry W. Lynn
A breathless nation awaited yesterday’s decision by the PBS board about whether to actually require its member stations to adhere to a basic rule. OK, maybe it wasn’t exactly the whole country holding its breath, but a handful of people were interested. The PBS board met to decide whether member stations must actually follow bylaws…
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