Western doctrine

After reading both of the articles, and doing some researching of my own, I can come to the conclusion, that as Lewis justifies the stance that the Muslim activists have taken, Said believes that, “the West is the West, and Islam Islam.” However much they may disagree on, they also take two very different approaches.  Read More »

Today in the dentists' office I heard Christina Aguilera's song "Beautiful." I let my mind wander about my mental happy place, far away from the burring of the drill, the stinging tang of smoke drifting from my mouth, the white-hot "CRACK" as my tooth parted company from my gums. Lectures that never seem to end and dental visits have taught me a mental happy place is a very good thing.  Read More »