by Jonathan McGregor Bethel
“The Elohim(of genesis) said let us create man in our image. Male and female they created them.†Elohim is properly translated as “the gods.†The image of the gods? What could this possibly mean? It is believed that the first chapter of Genesis depicts the...
Is American Idol Guilty Of Racism?
American Idol is such a mega-hit because the audience knows what to expect: Paula’s silliness, Simon’s snarkiness, off-pitch performances and scandals. Every season of America’s most popular show is enlivened by a scandal or two. This year it’s Antonella Barba, a finalist on hit show, who has provided the controversy. Racy photos of her parading...
The Cosmic Giggle
by Jonathan McGregor Bethel
We all operate under the aegis of different archetypes. Archetypes were first brought to light through the work of Carl Gustav Jung; they are inherited ideas, patterns, and modes of thought, and are initiated and have existence through the experience of the human race, and they form in...
Gnosticism
by Jonathan McGregor Bethel
First of all, let me say, this article is not intended to condemn modern Christianity at all or evoke the ire of any of its participants. However, it is my belief modern Christianity suffers, like all old schools of thought, from the accumulation of error,...
Jury Convicts Libby on Four out of Five Counts
Jurors Who Convicted Libby Sympathized, Saw Him as ‘Fall Guy’
Christians Should Be Appalled At Politicians Who Invoke The Name Of Christ
From the Associated Press: “Democratic presidential hopeful John Edwards says Jesus would be appalled at how the United States has ignored the plight of the suffering, and that he believes children should have private time to pray at school. Edwards, in an interview with the Web site Beliefnet.com, said Jesus would be most upset...
Who Looks Foolish, Alamo Heroes Or Us?
On this date back in 1836, the Alamo fell. For more than 13 days, 186 brave and determined patriots withstood Santa Anna’s seasoned army of over 4,000 troops. To a man, the defenders of that mission fort knew they would never leave those ramparts alive. They had several opportunities to leave and live. Yet,...
Pilot crashes into ex-in-law’s house; killing self, daughter
By the time Beth Johnson rushed to tell police that she suspected her ex-husband had abducted their 8-year-old daughter, it was too late.
Russia Journalist Worked on Weapons Story
A journalist who fell to his death from a fifth-story window had received threats while gathering material for a report claiming Russia planned to provide sophisticated weapons to Syria and Iran, his newspaper said Tuesday.
Man dies after avalanche near Echo Lake
A 53-year-old Loveland man died after being buried up to his neck in an avalanche near Echo Lake.
Saudi Kidnap, Rape Victim Faces Lashing for ‘Crime’ of Being Alone With Man Not Related to Her
A 19-year-old Saudi woman who was kidnapped, beaten and gang raped by seven men who then took photos of their victim and threatened to kill her, was sentenced under the country’s Islamic-based law to 90 lashes for the “crime” of being alone with a man not related to her.
US mulls backing ‘medicine rice’
Authorities in the United States have given preliminary approval to a plan to grow rice genetically modified to produce human proteins.
Astronaut: Lisa’s No Wack
NASA love triangle victim worried about “crazy lady” harming her
Darfur crisis tops U.S. list of world’s worst abuses
The continuing genocide in Sudan’s troubled Darfur region was the world’s worst human rights abuse last year, the United States said Tuesday in a global report that found freedoms eroding in numerous other nations, including U.S. allies Afghanistan and Iraq.
Obamination 2: Wrath of the Obamanoids
“We are an African people, and remain “true to our native land,†the mother continent, the cradle of civilization.† – “About Us†Page, Trinity United Church of Christ Website. On February 20, 2007, a column of mine entitled “Obamination†appeared in the New Media Journal. The piece exposed black separatist doctrines within Trinity...
Taleban ‘hold Briton and Afghans’
The Taleban say they have kidnapped a British journalist and two Afghan nationals in Helmand province in southern Afghanistan.
WAWJC? (Which Ambulance Would Jesus Chase?)
Presidential candidate and shameless trial attorney John Edwards is channeling Jesus on the campaign trail: Jesus would be appalled at how the United States has ignored the plight of the suffering, and that he believes children should have private time to pray at school. Edwards, in an interview with the Web site Beliefnet.com, said...
Sea Squirt Regrows Entire Body from One Blood Vessel
Our closest invertebrate relative, the humble sea squirt, can regenerate its entire body from just tiny blood vessel fragments, scientists now report.
The Milky Way’s Pinball Wizard
In a cosmic game of pinball, black holes fling high-energy protons into space, where they zigzag around at near light-speeds before smashing into low-energy protons, finds a new study.
Topless teacher barred
Her mother Mary added that her daughter was an intelligent young woman who was working hard to get on in her teaching career.
Pacific News Feed
- Hawaii Medical Marijuana Bills: Latest Update
- Governor Abercrombie Should Sign Petition to Reschedule Cannabis
- High Surf Advisory for East Shores of Hawaiian Islands
- Open Letter to Governor Abercrombie: Improve Hawaii’s Medical Marijuana Program for Patients and Doctors
- Volcano Art Center Launches 2012 Concert Season
- Family of Hawaii Prisoner Murdered in Mainland Prison Files Lawsuit Against State of Hawaii, Corrections Corporation of America
- Hawaii Senate Bill Would Add Medical Marijuana to the Pain Bill of Rights
- Hawaii Medical Marijuana Patients Should Oppose HB 2600
- High Surf Advisory for Hawaiian Islands
- Crane Truck Involved in Kona Traffic Fatality
