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Thoughts from Dr. Joe: The disappointment of being passed over again
I have always believed that when you are engulfed by disappointment, you have to make a decision to move on. You say, “I don't care how hard this is, I don't care how disappointed I am, I'm going to get through this.” I never wear my emotions...Tags: Religion and Belief, Marquis de Sade
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Thoughts From Dr. Joe: He's just got to be himself
A few weeks ago I wrote thoughts regarding the heightened sensibilities that prevail among us. My thesis was, “Society has become overly sensitive.” I stressed that it’s demeaning to portray ourselves as victims, with tender...Tags: Racism, Vietnam, Judaism, Religion and Belief, William Shakespeare
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Religion briefs
Pastore to speak twice at St. Bede Frank Pastore, Christian radio talk-show host and author of the book “Shattered,” will be the guest speaker at the St. Bede Monthly Book Club meeting at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18 in the parish center....Tags: Religion and Belief, Roman Catholicism, Christianity
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Around Town: Frank Flint would be proud
According to Valley Sun reporter Megan O’Neil (“School district to sell naming rights” Oct. 27), the issue could come before the school board this month. “UCLA has its Pauley Pavilion, and USC boasts the Keck School of Medicine....Tags: San Marino, eBay Inc., University of Southern California, Starbucks Corp., Religion and Belief
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Our Readers Write: School board election
One candidate a positive force After attending the presentation of school board candidates at La Cañada High School, we decided to have a coffee in our home for Ernest Koeppen, and were more convinced than ever that he would be an excellent school...Tags: Politics, Engineering, Students, Religion and Belief, Realty
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Thoughts from Dr. Joe: Why vets can't forget
I was sitting in Starbucks writing, trying to beat the deadline imposed by the paper. It was a rainy day and Grace had just brewed a perfect cup of black tea especially for me. She knew that I preferred a ceramic cup. “Dr. Joe, I hope you enjoy...Tags: Veterans Day, Arts and Culture, Starbucks Corp., Unrest, Conflicts and War, Defense
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In Theory: Have you questioned your faith in God?
Q. A recent posting on CNN's Belief Blog discusses how people can lose faith when faced with traumatic events. The article relates former First Lady Laura Bush's experience after being involved in a fatal car accident in 1963. Bush missed a stop sign...Tags: Genesis (music group), Anglicanism, Transportation Accidents, Massacres, Accidental Death
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In Theory: Agnosticism as a reasonable position
Q. Lawyer and author Vincent Bugliosi, who prosecuted Charles Manson and members of the Manson Family in 1971 for the Tate and LaBianca murders, will appear at Glendale Central Library on July 27 to discuss his new book, “Divinity of Doubt.”...Tags: Justice System, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Values, Ice Cream, Stephen Hawking
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In Theory: Can Americans reconcile with Islam?
Q. A leading Islamic cleric has begun a tour of America urging American Muslims to help shape the religion’s relationship with the USA. Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf says Muslims should depoliticize their faith and that they should aim to make Islam be...Tags: Politics, Feisal Abdul Rauf, Awards and Prizes, World War II (1939-1945), Minority Groups
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Thought from Dr. Joe: Contemplating today¿s 'youts'
Last week I received some e-mail regarding my last column on self-reliance. One correspondent wrote, “Dr. Joe, how do you deal with today’s sense of entitlement?” Good question! Another asked, “Don’t you think kids complain...Tags: Phil McGraw, Emergency Health Procedures, Colleges and Universities, Human Interest, Joe Pesci
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In Theory: Free speech or abuse?
In the wake of the Jan. 8 shootings in Tucson, the Arizona state legislature has passed emergency legislation to prevent the Westboro Baptist Church from picketing victims' funerals, including that of 9-year-old Christina Taylor Green. The church's...Tags: Politics, Ohio, Justice System, Anglicanism, Crimes
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In Theory: Is atheism on the attack?
Q. With the recent publication of books such as "god [sic] Is Not Great," "The God Delusion," "Letter To A Christian Nation" and "The End Of Faith" by so-called "New Atheists" like Christopher Hitchens, Richard Dawkins and Sam Harris, atheism seems to...Tags: Politics, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Christopher Hitchens, Anglicanism, Entertainment
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