Flashback Friday

The "War On Terror:" A Masterful Propaganda Tool

“The War on Terror was launched in response to the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. It is intended to enhance our national security at home and to spread democracy in the Middle East.This is the struggle of our lifetime; we are defending our way of life from an enemy intent on destroying our freedoms. [...]

The Seige of Mecca

On November 20, 1979 two hundred armed Islamist dissidents led by Saudi preacher Juhayman al-Otaibi seized the Grand Mosque. They claimed that the Saudi royal family no longer represented pure Islam and that the mosque, and the Kaaba, must be held by those of the true faith. The rebels seized tens of thousands of pilgrims [...]

Physical Impact of Racism

Statistically, black males in America are at increased risk for just about every health problem known. African Americans have a shorter life expectancy than any other racial group in America except Native Americans, and black men fare even worse than black women. Some of it can be chalked up to poverty, the most powerful determinant [...]

What does porn do to men?

“In these two articles, the effects of porn on men are discussed in detail:

“As time progresses, these men become bored with “straight” porn and start seeking out movies and magazines with more and more disturbing images…”

“In its hardcore form, pornography is now accessed in the UK by an estimated 33% of all internet users. Since [...]

Quote of the Day: Matthew 6:16-18

“When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show men they are fasting. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full. 17 But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face, 18 so that it will not [...]

Spiritual Materialism: Inner Development and Social Action

Katrina cleanup, pictured.
Source: MysticSaint.blogspot.com (an amazing site).

Jasai and I (Big J) have been discussing the role of spirituality as it relates to social action. Is the sole purpose of spirituality to learn more about yourself and your God - and then teach others to follow your lead? Or is more ‘active’ social action a [...]

How Feminism Destroyed American Families

This article was recommended by a reader of TSO:

Of all the “isms,” feminism may have done the most damage to American society. There is no more fundamental yet delicate relationship in society than male and female. On it depends the family, the red blood cell of society. Nobody with the interests of society at heart [...]

Cosby Teams Up With Morehouse Pres

Morehouse College President Robert Michael Franklin Jr. joined comedian Bill Cosby on Tuesday in urging parents to keep their sons out of the “cradle-to-prison pipeline” where African-American youg men now have a one-in-three chance of spending time behind bars.
On one hand, systemic racism still hinders African-Americans in society, Franklin told an audience at Howard University. [...]

"Happy" Time For Men and Women

From the NYT:

“In the early 1970s, women reported being slightly happier than men. Today, the two have switched places.
Working plays a part:“Over the same span, women have replaced housework with paid work — and, as a result, are spending almost as much time doing things they don’t enjoy as in the past. Forty years ago, [...]