Neighbour rage: In Italy a trial begins for those accused of killing their neighbours because of too much noise.
Shocker: After several deaths in Canada due to tasers, a study finds that they may not be safe.
Christianity: The Associated Press finally notices the Christian bestseller “Blue Like Jazz”
Caveat: If you wrestle in Jello, you accept the risks!
Parenting and the Bible: If your kids memorize Bible, give them context.
Religion and Science: Pope Benedict again wades into the debate.
Faith and Brains: (from 2 weeks ago) John Stackhouse publishes an impatient response to the questions about education and faith.
Newfoundland and…. Poland?: The local paper of record makes very superficial links between Poland and Newfoundland. Gee, maybe I should apply for a reporting job. I can ignore substantive cultural differences too!!!!
Christian Teaching: Tim Challies has a good piece on seeking good teachers as Christians.
Mormonism: Gordon Hinkley dies, meaning the LDS has to find another president/prophet.
Greek Orthodox: The changing of the guard continues as Archbishop Christodoulos of the Greek orthodox Church dies.
Freedom of Expression: 90% of Americans think we should be able to express our religious faith (as long as it makes no one uncomfortable), what happened to the other 10%?
Legal weirdness: Apparently an Idaho court believes that you can copyright a cease and desist letter.
Homicidal Soldiers: Mark Steyn comments on the New York Times’ articles linking active service in the US military to murder stateside (the “Public Editor” attempts a defense here).
Church: Is the Church making a resurgence in Turkey, through martyrdom?
Conversions: (to Christianity) Are they worse than terrorism? Some groups in Indonesia think so.
Preaching: Do preachers really do it as opposed to just acclaim it? IrishCalvinist asks.
UFOs: Is Canada facing an invasion of aliens? Reports of UFOs in the North and in PEI. (I agree with one commenter, why can’t people come up with a better hoax given modern technology?)
(in)Justice: fearful of the desires of their people, the “noble” and powerful Burmese Junta cracks down on peaceful protesters.
Technology: Non-gas vehicles come a step closer to reality.
Conference: Today I am missing yet another desiringGod conference. At least they’re putting up the audio messages.
Evangelism: Al Mohler comments on the newest surge in evangelism through Church planting. He also calls for pastors to revitalize the already established Church.
(considering) 8:28 