Portugal legalized same-sex marriages last year, joining a small but growing group of countries around the world. According to an op-ed piece in the New York Times, it’s not a coincidence that some of the countries have made this decision. It’s because of their history.
Day: October 10, 2011
Archbishop of Canterbury meets President Mugabe
Today we were able to present President Mugabe with a dossier compiled by the bishops in Zimbabwe which gives a full account of the abuses to which our people and our church has been subject. We have asked, in the clearest possible terms, that the President use his powers as Head of State to put an end to all unacceptable and illegal behaviour.
Where in the world is Jim Naughton?
Wondering where our Editor-in-Chief is this morning? From the
Life Lessons from Paul
The good life is not really about intelligence, certainty, or acclaim. It really is all about love.
Bishop of Egypt issues call for prayers
Dr. Mouneer Anis, Anglican Bishop of Egypt,
Tinkering our way into oblivion? Theory U
Organizational systems theory says that a system is designed to produce what it is producing. If you like what the system is producing but want to “improve it,” tinkering with the system enables you to produce a better result . . . faster, better, cheaper. But if you don’t like what the system is producing, you have to change the system.