5/30/2023 0 Comments Relativism chris stefanick![]() ![]() What Christianity has almost singlehandedly done to foster true tolerance in the world. ![]() Why relativism doesn't even work "in real life." How relativism is counterproductive to the true practice of tolerance Why religion which makes claims to absolute truth is finally more tolerant than relativism. How relativism has a direct influence on the morals and virtues of a nation. What makes it one of the worst ideas in the history of ideas. He recognized this in his homily on April 18, 2005, "We are building a dictatorship of relativism that does not recognize anything as definitive and whose ultimate goal consists solely of one's own ego and desires." Through a down-to-earth, easily accessible Question-and-Answer format, Stefanick's book Why relativism inherently contradicts its own claims. Pope Benedict XVI, Christ's personally chosen defender of the Truth is fighting back. Welcome to the new tyranny "If it feels good, do it." "That's your opinion, and this is mine." "I don't want to impose my beliefs on others." And thus the Dictator of Relativism speaks as he has always spoken to seduce humanity into a false sense of freedom. ![]()
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![]() “The story of the Holy Grail contains in and of itself the nucleus of man’s search for the unachievable.” “Arthur is the quintessential hero who surrounds himself with other heroes of equal stature–Lancelot, Merlin, Percival,” he said. White, Jack Whyte was determined to trace, in his own way, the origins of the sword Excalibur and the formative years of King Arthur. ![]() His work was subsequently published in more than a dozen countries with far-flung commercial success.Įntering the fictional field of Thomas Mallory and T.H. ![]() ![]() One of B.C.’s most successful historical novelists, Jack Whyte has died.Īt the age of 52, Whyte burst onto the writing stage with the Penguin Canada release of The Skystone in 1992, the first of his quartet of Arthurian novels called A Dream of Eagles. ![]() 5/30/2023 0 Comments The barnyard dance![]() ![]() Now-with a touch or a tap or a pull-you can help the farm animals bounce, twirl, strut, spin, hop, leap, turn and, of course, promenade.īeloved bluegrass musician John Stey narrates in the traditional cadence of a square dance caller, backed by a lively country band playing Michael Ford’s “Barnyard Square Dance.” This digital book is a catchy and fun romp for little ones and their parents, written with irresistible rhyme and rhythm, and illustrated-and now animated-by the author with those quirky and exuberant Boynton characters. With this wonderful app, little listeners can move the violin bow to play the cow’s fiddle. In Barnyard Dance! irrepressible farm animals join in a rollicking square dance. Stomp your feet! Clap your hands! Everybody ready for a BARNYARD DANCE! Loud Crow Interactive and Boynton Moo Media proudly present a terrifically interactive musical version of Sandra Boynton’s much-adored board book. ![]() 5/30/2023 0 Comments The true story of arthur truluv![]() ![]() Arthur invites her to his home for lunch and they discuss their problems, including Maddy's issues with Anderson and Arthur's problem with Lucille. Some time after Maddy's breakup with Anderson, she and Arthur meet at the graveyard and begin to talk. The incident makes Arthur feel guilty and he tries to explain to Lucille, who herself becomes cold towards him. After a particularly bad lunch that causes him discomfort, Arthur goes to visit Lucille but has to leave immediately as he is not feeling well. Lucille spends a lot of her time baking and is often dismissed by Arthur. Meanwhile, Arthur has a cautious relationship with his neighbor Lucille Howard. One day Anderson breaks up with Maddy, leaving her distraught. Having lost her mother at a young age, Maddy has a distant relationship with her father and is dating an older boy, Anderson, who is dismissive and abusive towards her. In the cemetery, he comes across Maddy Harris, a teenager who spends her time amongst the dead rather than her abusive high school peers. Six months have passed since her death, and on his visits to the cemetery, Arthur walks along the graves and imagines the lives of the people who reside in them. New York: Ballantine Books, 2018.Īrthur Moses, 85-year-old, visits his wife Nora's grave every afternoon for lunch. ![]() ![]() This guide was made with the following version of this book: Berg, Elizabeth. ![]() ![]() ![]() Several times the audience wept, then laughed, then were amazed by this massive piece of storytelling. The movie left a profound impact on me, because it was everything I imagined, including the running time which clocked in at more than three and a half hours due to the intermission. I still remember going to the theater on its opening day, with my mom, who was also interested in the subject due to my curiosity as a youngster. Ten years later, he would give us the much awaited prequel to this film, Gods and Generals, based on the novel of the same name written by Jeff Shaara, the son of Michael, who wrote the original book.įor me, Gettysburg was the movie that turned me on to the Civil War, so naturally I could not wait for this film to come out. The film came out of nowhere and took the movie industry by storm, and today is regarded as one of the last true war epics ever made, because of its grandiose shooting style and use of thousands of extras instead of CGI. First he gave us Gettysburg in 1993, after several failed film projects of his own. To Civil War enthusiasts, director Ron Maxwell is seen as a Godlike figure. ![]() EDIT: Read my review of the 2011 extended director’s cut! ![]() 5/30/2023 0 Comments Athica lane by brynne asher![]() Throw in the Carpino’s, the Montgomery’s, and an eighty-five-year-old bossy woman in the mix, and it’s a recipe for something big. But anything can happen when you finally put yourself out there for a single dad, ex-football player, and the hottest man you’ve ever run into. Who knew a disaster like that could be the beginning of your life? Or more importantly, that asshole would be your reason for being. Until one day in a burger joint, an asshole practically enters her into a wet t-shirt contest with his drink. ![]() She’s never put herself out there, but then again, there’s never been anyone worthy of putting herself out there for. An energetic spit-fire who has some heat to her sauce, she’s dedicated to her new business, her family, and a select group of friends. Paige might come in a small package, but she makes up for it in spirit. Even if it is Paige Carpino-smart and sweet but at every turn, knocks him on his ass with the unexpected. Cam doesn’t have the luxury of time for anything more, especially a relationship. Dealing with his disaster of an ex-wife is bad enough, not to mention delinquent football players and a meddlesome mother. ![]() Cam Montgomery is a single full-time dad who knows his priorities: his kids, his job, his team, his business. ![]() ![]() ![]() Munro turns 87 tomorrow, which is as good a reason as any (though let’s be clear: no reason is required) to finally delve into some of her work. Well, if you’re one of those people, you’re in luck. Such is the case for many with Alice Munro: people know they should read her, but have no idea how to break into her oeuvre. When a writer is universally beloved and highly prolific, it can be hard for the uninitiated to know where to start. It’s even more difficult when the writer in question is a master of the short story as opposed to the novel, because at least novels lend themselves to the kind of summary that might let you know if you’ll be interested in the book-it’s much harder to describe a story collection. ![]() 5/29/2023 0 Comments The House Girl by Tara Conklin![]() ![]() “Conklin … is a skilled writer … who knows how to craft a thoughtful page-turner …We’re glued to the pages.” “Rich and surprising…will make hearts ache yet again for those who suffered through slavery as well as cheer for those–Conklin and Lina–who illuminate their stories.” ![]() “Conklin’s research blends subtly into the background while successfully rendering a picture of the complex tensions inherent in 1850s society… A historical novel that succeeds in giving voice to the voiceless.” ![]() “ story of personal and national identity that you won’t want to miss.” “The first chapter of The House Girl grabs you by the bonnet strings and starts running.” “The House Girl is absorbing fiction, a first novel from a former litigator, who buttresses her legal savvy with strong historical research.” The Washington Independent Review of Books “ beautifully written, carefully plotted debut novel… Conklin is a writer of exceptional skill.” Guaranteed to keep readers up long past their bedtimes.” “A seamless juxtaposition of past and present, of the lives of two women, and of the redemptive nature of art and the search for truth and justice. “ sorrowful, engrossing novel in which the pursuit of justice serves as a catalyst to a more personal pursuit for truth… The House Girl is… a meditation on motherhood, feminism, loss, and, ultimately, redemption.” “Tara Conklin’s exquisite debut novel… is the kind of read that reminds you of why holding a good book in your hands is one of the great pleasures in life.” “Assured and arresting…You cannot put it down.” ![]() 5/29/2023 0 Comments Tuck stephen r lawhead![]() Lawhead's masterful retelling of the Robin Hood legend reaches its stunning conclusion in Tuck. Filled with unforgettable characters, breathtaking suspense, and rousing battle scenes, Stephen R. In this book, we see things through Friar Tucks eyes. Driven from their ancestral homeland, outlaw Rhi Bran and. The struggle for Elfael reaches its conclusion in the third volume of Lawheads Robin Hood trilogy. ![]() ![]() Lawhead conjures an ancient past while holding a mirror to contemporary realities. The gripping third volume of Stephen Lawheads extraordinary retelling of the Robin Hood legend. This epic trilogy dares to shatter everything you thought you knew about Robin Hood as Stephen R. Deceived by the self-serving King William and hunted by the treacherous Abbot Hugo and Sheriff de Glanville, Rhi Bran is forced again to take matters into his own hands as King Raven.Īlong the way Friar Tuck has been the stalwart supporter of the man behind the legend-bringing Rhi Bran much-needed guidance, wit, and faithful companionship.Īided by Tuck and his small but determined band of forest-dwelling outlaws, Rhi Bran ignites a rebellion that spreads through the Welsh valleys, forcing the wily monarch to marshal his army and march against little Elfael. King Raven has brought hope to the oppressed people of Wales-and fear to their Norman overlords. ![]() "Pray God our aim is true and each arrow finds its mark." The third book in an epic reimagining of the Robin Hood legend. ![]() ![]() ![]() Everywhere there are consequences to pay, both for the victor and the vanquished: Moldy old Queen Elizabeth doesn’t stand a chance against Mary, Queen of Scots, on the popularity front (but that didn’t keep the redhead’s melon attached to her neck). The author knows how to write a lively narrative, swiftly paced but always clearly directed. ![]() Otherwise, the fighting would have been over before the first bell and if there is one thing that links these feuds together it is longevity. The squabbles in these pages were for potatoes both big and small-the divine right of kings, say, or the Hatfield theft of a McCoy hog-yet they had staying power because they were balanced fights: The contestants fought at the same weight. Arguments that got murderously out of hand, sometimes literally so, zestfully captured here by Evans ( Great Feuds in Science, not reviewed). ![]() |