The Times Online provides this unflinching obituary of Saddam Hussein, walking us through from his troubled childhood, to his violent ascension to his power, and finally to his downfall. (HT: Hot Air) … [Read more...] about Saddam Hussein Obituary
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Saddam Hussein Executed
From the BBC: "Former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein has been executed by hanging at an unspecified location in Baghdad. Iraqi TV said the execution took place just before 0600 local time (0300GMT). It was witnessed by a doctor, lawyer and officials. It was also filmed. Two co-defendants, Saddam Hussein's half-brother Barzan al-Tikriti and former Iraqi chief judge Awad Hamed al-Bandar, were also expected to be executed. A US statement is expected." May the Lord grant peace and harmony among the Sunni and Shia in Iraq. … [Read more...] about Saddam Hussein Executed
Sunni and Shia Muslims
Joe Carter provides a helpful distillation of some of the key distinguishing features between these two groups of Muslims. Quotable quote: "Is Al Qaeda Sunni or Shi’a? If you don’t have clue you’re not alone. Jeff Stein, the National Security editor for Congressional Quarterly, posed that simple question to two Republicans on the Intelligence Committee, a Democrat on the Armed Services Committee, and several top counter-terrorism officials at the FBI. None of them knew the answer." … [Read more...] about Sunni and Shia Muslims
C.S. Lewis – The Weight of Glory
Given its significance, I am very grateful that Denny Burk has pointed to an online version of The Weight of Glory by C.S. Lewis. C.S. Lewis wrote some wonderful fiction, such as The Chronicles of Narnia and The Space Trilogy. Lewis is perhaps less well known for his shorter writings, many of which are loaded with outstanding insights expressed with lucidity and incision. The Weight of Glory is one such work. This nine-page essay (originally given as a sermon) has been influential in the lives of many, including John Piper, who quotes from it several times in his first major book, … [Read more...] about C.S. Lewis – The Weight of Glory
Desiring God Essay – Response to Peter Masters
I previously mentioned the assignment we were given to write a response to Peter Masters' concerns with the book Desiring God by John Piper. I plan to post my paper soon. I have turned it in to Pastor Piper, and I've also sent it to Dr. Masters to make sure that I am representing him fairly. I would be most grateful for any feedback from anyone once I post it. … [Read more...] about Desiring God Essay – Response to Peter Masters
Two Very Busy Months
Dear Readers, I want to apologize for the extremely light blogging of late. These last two months have been unusually busy. Over the month of November, I was asked to preach at a local church in the Minneapolis area that recently found themselves without a pastor. This was a stretching experience for me, as I had not done much preaching before (just a handful of painful Wednesday nights at Grace Community Church in Gardnerville, NV). The invitation was particularly timely in that I am taking a course in Preaching from Pastor John Piper over this Fall 2006 - Spring 2007 timeframe. I gave … [Read more...] about Two Very Busy Months