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On Fridays I share articles\/resources about broad cultural, societal and theological issues. Be sure to see the explanation and disclaimers at the bottom. I welcome your suggestions. If you read something fascinating please pass it my way.<\/p>\n

Things Glen Found Interesting<\/h3>\n
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  1. These Bombs Led Me To Christ<\/span><\/a> (Kim Phuc Phan Thi, Christianity Today): \u201cYou have seen my picture a thousand times. It\u2019s a picture that made the world gasp\u2014a picture that defined my life. I am nine years old, running along a puddled roadway in front of an expressionless soldier, arms outstretched, naked, shrieking in pain and fear, the dark contour of a napalm cloud billowing in the distance.\u201d WHOA. <\/span><\/li>\n
  2. If I Were 22 Again<\/span><\/a> (John Piper, Desiring God): \u201cThere have been about 18,340 days since I turned 22, and I think I have read my Bible on more of those days than I have eaten. I have certainly read my Bible on more of those days that I have watched television or videos.\u2026 Read your Bible every day of your life. If you have time for breakfast, never say that you don\u2019t have time for God\u2019s word.\u201d This whole thing is really good. Highly recommended. <\/span><\/li>\n
  3. What Happened To Alan Dershowitz?<\/span><\/a> (Evan Mandery, Politico Magazine): \u201cTalking to him, it\u2019s not hard to get the impression that exposing that truth\u2014the hypocrisy of both sides\u2014may be his ultimate project. As he sees it, the best way to achieve his goal\u2014and to get it the attention it deserves\u2014is by defending the most odious clients in the most provocative possible way on the very principles liberals claim to love.\u201d I really liked this article.<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. A Muslim Among Israeli Settlers<\/span><\/a> (Wajahat Ali, The Atlantic): \u201cEver since the creation of the modern state of Israel\u2014a miracle for the Jews, the Nakba (\u2018catastrophe\u2019) for the Palestinians\u2014Jerusalem\u2019s daily weather forecast could be described as sunny with a slight chance of apocalypse.\u201d <\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Give Amnesty for College Writings<\/span><\/a> (David Lat, Wall Street Journal): \u201cCollegiate scribblings from decades ago should have no bearing on one\u2019s fitness for public office, and making an issue of them is bad for the country. College is traditionally a time of experimentation and exploration. We adopt and discard ideas and try out different identities, sometimes in rapid succession. These identities often bear little resemblance to our mature selves\u2014 Hillary Clinton was once a \u2018Goldwater girl,\u2019 while Clarence Thomas was a Black Panther sympathizer\u2014but exploring them is how we learn about ourselves and acquire wisdom\u2014how we grow up.\u201d<\/span>\n