Update (2000ET): This is going to take some serious cognitive dissonance – the most pro-choice of Supreme Court Justices just refused to block NYC’s teachers’ vaccine mandate that stands in direct contradiction of the ‘my body, my choice’ doctrine when it comes to medical intervention. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor – who is responsible for emergency matters… Continue reading Liberal Justice Sotomayor Rejects NYC Teachers’ Pro-Choice Vaccine Plea
The Great Flood & Science (Noah’s Ark, Rainbows, Genesis)
Podcast: Download MYS176: What does the scientific and historical evidence say about the Great Flood in Genesis? Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss whether there was a worldwide Flood, whether Noah was a historical person, and how we should understand the biblical passage on Noah, the Ark, and the Great Flood. Get all new episodes… Continue reading The Great Flood & Science (Noah’s Ark, Rainbows, Genesis)
Jeff Bezos Will Go to Space on Blue Origin’s First Crewed Flight
Amazon.com and Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos will fly on the first crewed flight of the New Shepard suborbital vehicle, the billionaire announced on Instagram on Monday (June 7). The flight is scheduled for July 20, the 52nd anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing. The New Shepard capsule, which operates autonomously and does not need a pilot, will launch… Continue reading Jeff Bezos Will Go to Space on Blue Origin’s First Crewed Flight
Moscow Hesitated in Poland—Will It in Belarus?
Forty years ago, Russia used a major military exercise in part to scare Poland’s communist leaders into cracking down on protesters, many associated with the independent trade union Solidarity. A similar Russian exercise now could be aimed in part at pressuring Belarus. If so, the West could respond in several ways. On September 10, Russia… Continue reading Moscow Hesitated in Poland—Will It in Belarus?
St. Teresa of Avila and the True Vine
This was given as a homily for a Mass for the Feast of Saint Teresa of Avila for the Apostoli Viae Connecticut Chapter at Saint Mary’s Church, New Haven, Connecticut, October 15, 2021 I remember seeing a vineyard for the very first time in Europe. I was traveling on a ten-day pilgrimage to Rome and… Continue reading St. Teresa of Avila and the True Vine
Pompeo: “No Apologies” For Alleged Plan To Kill Assange
Former Secretary of State and CIA Director Mike Pompeo has responded to a recent Yahoo News investigation detailing Trump Administration plans to kidnap or kill Wikileaks founder Julian Assange that he makes “no apologies” for whatever measure his agency planned to take to safeguard “sensitive information” – covered in the latest Ron Paul Liberty Report. Pompeo in… Continue reading Pompeo: “No Apologies” For Alleged Plan To Kill Assange
Edwin May, Psychic Spying (Remote Viewing, Star Gate Program, Stargate)
Podcast: Download MYS177: Dr. Edwin May worked on the US gov’t Star Gate Program, which involved a psychic power known as Remote Viewing, eventually becoming head of the project until its end. Jimmy Akin talks to Dr. May about how he became involved and what he has learned in his unique career. Get all new… Continue reading Edwin May, Psychic Spying (Remote Viewing, Star Gate Program, Stargate)
My first review article (CC-BY) — Mostly Physics
The first review article that I have written (with Paola Ayala and Thomas Pichler) has just come out in the Beilstein Journal of Nanotechnology (CC-BY open access). The purpose of review articles is to summarize – to the best of one’s abilities – the current best understanding of a topic. While previous experimental work by the author… Continue reading My first review article (CC-BY) — Mostly Physics
Back to the 1970s | RealClearWorld
When U.S. President Joe Biden went to Cornwallis, England, to meet with the world leaders of the G7, he wanted to impress upon everyone that Trump’s reign was over. “America is Back!” was the big, bold statement Biden’s team projected throughout the meeting. Months later, as the U.S. scrambled to evacuate military and civilian personnel… Continue reading Back to the 1970s | RealClearWorld
The Danger of Martha’s Vindication
I have noticed a troubling trend in past years when the Gospel reading about Mary and Martha’s encounter with Christ surfaces. Of course, we all know the passage: “Now as they went on their way, he entered a certain village, where a woman named Martha welcomed him into her home. She had a sister named… Continue reading The Danger of Martha’s Vindication