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The God Who Died
Deal W. Hudson April 2, 2015 What kind of “God” could die? If you think about it and apply your common sense, a God is something perfect, eternal, present to everything, lacking nothing. That which we call “God” cannot suffer anything, much less death. Yet, we are fast upon the day when our God, the…
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The Sacrifice, a Poem by George Herbert (1633)
Deal W. Hudson April 3, 2015 From The Temple (1633), by George Herbert The Sacrifice OH all ye, who passe by, whose eyes and minde To worldly things are sharp, but to me blinde; To me, who took eyes that I might you finde: Was ever grief like mine? The Princes of my people make a head…
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Campy Intellectuals and the Great Books
Deal W. Hudson April 10, 2015 I love lists. For many years I have sought out lists of the best novels, films, golf courses, men’s clothing shops, hat shops, electronic stores, and musical recordings, among other enthusiasts. And it’s well worth the effort, especially at the end of the year when the “Best of…” lists…
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The Exorcist Author Learns Death is a Lie
Deal W. Hudson April 25, 2015 A Book Review: William Peter Blatty, Finding Peter: A True Story of the Hand of Providence and Evidence of Life after Death Regnery Publishing, March 30, 2015 256 pages, $27.99 Honesty is rare, and when it’s found in a book such as this the effect is quite arresting and compelling.…
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The Search for True Happiness, Revisited
Deal W. Hudson May 5, 2015 Twenty years ago I published a book entitled, Happiness and the Limits of Satisfaction. It was a product of my academic years, making the book somewhat formidable to the average reader. However, a few good friends got through it, liked it, one of whom, the late Leo Linbeck, Jr., sent…
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House Will Vote on 5-Month Abortion Bill Next Week
Deal W. Hudson May 8, 2015 The House announced today it will vote on the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act (H.R. 1797). Also known as the “5-Month Abortion Limit” because it forbids all abortions — except in cases of rape and incest — after the fifth month of pregnancy. The House vote will occur near the…
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Tomorrow is Never Guaranteed
Deal W. Hudson May 13, 2015 I have often been a passenger on the Amtrak train between DC and New York that derailed last night with such tragic results. I’ve always considered traveling by train extremely safe. This accident does not change my mind, though it’s a stark reminder that serious accidents can happen any time…
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How Much Do I Hate “Mad Max: Fury Road”? Let Me Count the Ways
Deal W. Hudson May 24, 2015 I would never see a film such as “Mad Max: Fury Road,” but was persuaded by its ratings: 98% on Rotten Tomatoes, 89% on Metacritic, and 8.7 user rating on IMDB.com. These useful guides have rarely misled me but in this case, must wonder how so many good critics could be so…
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From the Birthplace of St. Benedict — Music That Eases the Soul
Deal W. Hudson May 28, 2015 I’m writing this just after finishing a radio interview for “Church and Culture” with Fr. Basil Nixen, choirmaster at the Benedictine Monastery in Norcia, Italy, where St. Benedict himself was born in 480 A.D. A native of Yuma, AZ, Fr. Basil was a seminarian when, on the occasion of…
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The Arrogance of Bob Schieffer and the Mainstream Media
Deal W. Hudson June 2, 2015 Bob Schieffer, a reporter at CBS since 1969, is retiring. As a prelude to his valedictory laps, he was interviewed on CBS Morning Show a few days ago. He addressed the “revolution in the media,” stating the obvious: “We now don’t know where people get their news, but what we do…
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