All Blog Posts Tagged 'Politics' (5)

Dear Friends,



I have recently been re-reading Dr. Ron Sider's seminal book, "Rich Christians In An Age of Hunger," in its most recent updated publication, 1999.



This is a life-changing, and challenging, book to read. I have become convinced that world hunger, both in and outside of the United States is indeed the human cause dearest to the heart of God. Yes, certainly there are others nearly as important, general poverty, world-wide disease, fair trade, human rights.… Continue

I have been enjoying, for a second time, Ken Burns' amazing documentary series, "The Civil War." While watching one of the final episodes today, Abraham Lincoln's second inaugural address was read. I was once again moved deeply, and reminded of why this great and unassuming leader is among my fondest heroes.



His very re-election a great triumph against all odds, and the very war itself nearing end in great triumph for the forces of the Union under his command, he addresses the… Continue

Consistent Ethic of Life? It Seems Right to Me!

Rev. Gregory M. McCaw, 08/06/2007



I find it nearly impossible to comprehend how large numbers of confessing Christian people allow themselves to be lured, actually frightened, into very narrow and selfish thinking. When considering how to address humanity's most difficult social problems it seems that many Christians are inconsistent in their application of Jesus' teachings. It seems that the goal of these Christians is more to… Continue

lection Night Celebration!

By Gregory M. McCaw … 11/04/2008



I'm so excited! I'm back and forth between shouting and crying! I'm so surprised by my reaction right now, because for a long time I've been relatively comfortable that Barak Obama would indeed be our next President of the United States of America; in fact, I've projected to many of you that I even felt it would be by at least somewhat of a landslide. So, I really kind of thought that this evening would be for me… Continue

A interesting thought: After reading about the President's actions concerning GM and Chrysler earlier, I was a bit disturbed to learn that both Chrysler and the former financial arm of GM, GMAC, are majority owned by "Cerberus Capital Management," whose chief spokesman is former US Vice President Dan Quayle, and whose Chairman is John Snow, former US Secretary of the Treasury under G. W. Bush.



The "Gabriel" fund, a fund of Cerberus partner, J. Ezra Merkin, was the major player in… Continue