Benedict’s Big Boo Boo

Posted on September 19, 2006 by thestateofblog

Last week, in a speech on the intersection between faith and reason, Pope Benedict XVI quoted a Byzantine Emporer’s thoughts on the Prophet Muhammad:

“Show me just what Muhammad brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached.” [...]

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Life- A To Do List

Posted on September 19, 2006 by thestateofblog

Venezuela.
1. Live in a foreign country for at least 1 year.2. Do a marathon is under 5 hours.3. Do a triathalon.4. Live in Africa for at least a few months, but preferrably over a year.5. Live in an American city besides Los Angeles (again).6. Go to Brazil and Venezuela.7. [...]

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