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Monthly Archives: December 2007
It’s A Fable, It Must Be Good
I got a filthy book in the mail. That’s not unusual. I get a lot of filfthy stuff in the mail. Strictly for journalistic purposes, mind you. But this one was different. To begin with, it was sent to me … Continue reading
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Medicine Without Borders
John Goodman writes: There is only one thing you need to know about telemedicine: location doesn’t matter. The pathologist who examines your blood tests, the radiologist who reads your MRI scan, the internist who orders your prescription or the nurse … Continue reading
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The Limits Of Orthodox Theology
What I find most interesting in the Orthodox discussions of Dr. Marc B. Shapiro’s book is the widespread belief that readership of the book should be restricted. Not because there are significant mistakes in the book, but because the book … Continue reading
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Farm Boys: Lives of Gay Men From The Rural Midwest
Matt Labash writes: "If you’re like me, and have a lot of pre-pubescent gay friends who like to pet chickens, Farm Boys: Lives of Gay Men From The Rural Midwest might be your ideal stocking stuffer. (I kid about the … Continue reading
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Can A Modern Orthodox Shul Import A Religious Experience?
Feeling close to God was relatively easy in Christianity. A good sermon, a good song, a good movie, and you started feeling very spiritual. I remember going to a Billy Graham crusade in Sacramento around 1984. Only the hardest of … Continue reading
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