http://www.oregoncrossroads.org Mon, 16 Jun 2008 23:09:41 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en In an opinion piece on foxnews.com, author Mark Joseph addresses Hollywood's desire to tap into the "faith-based" market, and the apparent box office failure of newly released Evan Almighty.  "...once again the chatter from Hollywood is how, despite another earnest and sincere attempt to make a movie for "those people," the ... http://www.oregoncrossroads.org/2007/06/29/89/ The Vatican's Pontifical Council for the Pastoral Care of Migrants and Itinerant People has released "10 Commandments for Drivers" this week.  While these ten aren't as binding as the original, they're still generally good advice. I. You shall not kill. II. The road shall be for you a means of communion between ... http://www.oregoncrossroads.org/2007/06/20/summer-driving/ The National Abortion Rights Action League has gathered statements or quotes from each declared Presidential candidate on the life issue.  Check out where your favorite stands before he or she becomes the nominee. http://www.oregoncrossroads.org/2007/06/11/narals-done-the-homework/ A couple of weeks ago we posted this letter from Senator Jeff Kruse.  The letter was insightful, and more straightfoward than we're used to hearing from Salem.  Today, Senator Kruse followed up with this: I received some very interesting responses to the last letter I sent out and some of them deserve ... http://www.oregoncrossroads.org/2007/05/22/senator-kruse-responds/ "Are you ready to pay a regional gas tax, motor vehicle registration fee or property tax to ease traffic congestion in the Portland area?" asks the Gresham Outlook.  Here's a emphatic "NO!" from this voter.  Metro, our tri-county government will likely ask voters to approve new taxes in November of 2008.  Anyone ... http://www.oregoncrossroads.org/2007/05/21/no-on-metros-gas-tax/ According to a Chicago Sun-Times article, the Massachusetts legislature is considering a new bill that would add short and fat people to discrimination statutes.  All people should be treated with respect as human beings.  But, speaking as a member of one of these classes, come on!  If this type of legislation keeps up, ... http://www.oregoncrossroads.org/2007/05/18/short-fat-left-handed-colorblind-and-allergic-to-cashews/ In World Net Daily article posted today, Dr. James Dobson announced that, as a private citizen, he will not vote for Rudy Giuliani if he is the Republican nominee for the 2008 election.   Dobson and Giuliani part ways on several issues held dear to religious conservatives.  Last week Giuliani affirmed his support for abortion on ... http://www.oregoncrossroads.org/2007/05/17/cannot-and-will-not/ Recently Michael Moore challenged former US Senator Fred Thompson to a debate.  At issue is Thompson's criticism of Moore's recent trip to Cuba.  Skim Michael Moore's challenge to Thompson here, and then watch the hilarious 30 second response. http://www.oregoncrossroads.org/2007/05/15/acting-presidentially/ Marvin Olasky, editor-in-chief of World Magazine wrote a provocative essay on Christians and global warming policy this week.  Here are a few excerpts: Remember Psalm 24? Verse 1: The eart this the Lord's and the fullness thereof, the world and those who dwell therein. Verse 2: The godly who dwell therein should embrace ... http://www.oregoncrossroads.org/2007/05/15/if-youre-really-a-christian-youll/ "It is shocking to me to see how outraged some politicians and the media are about the possibility a government agency might violate someone's civil rights by listening in on a private phone conversation (in the course of protecting national security), while those same people seem to have no concern ... http://www.oregoncrossroads.org/2007/05/14/civil-rights-and-property-rights/