The Republicans in Congress have very short memories. They enthusiastically supported the Bush administration decision to go to war in Iraq without a strategic plan, and without answers to three crucial questions: How many troops will be needed? How much money will it cost? And, what is the exit strategy? Subscribe & Stay In Touch..FacebookTwitteremailAdd to favoritesDiggStumbleUpon

Dara Molloy is a priest and an activist for justice who lives  with his wife Tess and four children on the Island of Inis Mor. His book “The Globalisation of God” was recently published, and you can learn more about the book and Dara’s work at www.aislingmagazine.com. Subscribe & Stay In Touch..FacebookTwitteremailAdd to favoritesDiggStumbleUpon

Time for a Change? For the past few months the debate on health care has consumed all of the physical, intellectual and emotional energy in Congress. But, there is another kind of energy that will be the focus of debate on October 27 when the Senate’s Environment and Public Works Committee begins hearings on climate change legislation. Senator Barbara Boxer, the committee’s chair, pledged to pass a strong energy and jobs bill “as soon as possible.” Like health care, this is easier said than done. [...]

Most of us— those who support President Obama and those who oppose him— were caught by surprise when we awoke on Friday morning to the news that he had won the Nobel Peace Prize. One question was repeated over and over again in conversations, on the airwaves and over the internet: What has he done in less than a year in office to deserve this award? In a culture that wants clear, tangible results there is disbelief that a person who inspires us toward new [...]

Is the USA a Christian nation? Ponder some teachings of Jesus and then you decide. Please share your conclusion by clicking on “comments” at the bottom of the page. These teachings have been gleaned and paraphrased from the four Gospel lessons as recorded in the New International Version of the Bible.  Blessed are the meek, the poor in spirit, the merciful, the pure of heart, the peace makers… You have heard it said, eye for eye and tooth for tooth. But I tell you, do [...]