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Floyd/Chauvin Trial, Taser Trouble and Irksome Issues
On Tuesday, April 20, 2021, a jury said that Derek Chauvin murdered George Floyd. Folks have been reacting to that. But protestors haven’t torched Minneapolis shops and services in the three days since then. Not as far as I know. … Continue reading
Posted in Discursive Detours
Tagged justice, law, life issues, Minnesota, natural law, positive law
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Life and Death, Laws and Principles
On the whole, I prefer being alive. Particularly when I consider the alternative. I don’t consistently enjoy the moment I’m in: whatever is “now.” Relishing some of the “nows” I’ve experienced would have been reason for concern, and that’s another … Continue reading
Posted in Being, Catholic, Journal
Tagged law, life issues, natural law, positive law
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Beyond George Floyd
A police officer killed George Floyd on May 25, 2020. Many folks, including me, think that was wrong. Some have been getting together to protest George Floyd’s death. The protests started in Minneapolis and are now international. I haven’t joined … Continue reading
Posted in Discursive Detours
Tagged America, authority, citizenship, common good, faith, faith and works, getting a grip, legitimate defense, life issues, love, Minnesota, natural law, positive law
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Epiphany: Still Shining
While writing about Epiphany, I meandered past Gothic cathedrals, kings and chancellors, and some of what’s happened over the last two millennia. The magi, too: the first of many from all nations who recognized and welcomed the good news our … Continue reading
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Tagged Christmas, Epiphany, history, holidays, Jesus, natural law, positive law
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