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The Corinthian Connection
First Corinthians was referenced in at least two instances today. First, President Obama referenced it directly when he said, “We remain a young nation, but in the words of Scripture, the time has come to set aside childish things.” Then, … Continue reading
The Literate President
Mr. Obama has said that he wrote “very bad poetry” in college and his biographer David Mendell suggests that he once “harbored some thoughts of writing fiction as an avocation.” For that matter, “Dreams From My Father” evinces an instinctive … Continue reading
Is this what Camelot looks like?
“Oh, well, you know, we have thought about this because part of what we want to do is to open up the White House and, and remind people this is, this is the people’s house. There is an incredible bully … Continue reading