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Misplaced Apocalypticism

Posted on December 10, 2019 by John

[A form of this post appeared in the Daily Chronicle newspaper on 12/10/2019] Apocalypticism, the belief that the end is near, is helpful only to get oppressed people to tomorrow. It encourages them to hang in there.   It is … Continue reading →

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Healing the Body Politic

Posted on October 3, 2012 by John

  Sometimes it takes a painful, physical experience to unlock an imprisoned mind.  It was early sunrise the day after our country’s birthday.  I had hardly slept a wink that night.  Now I was on my way to the hospital … Continue reading →

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