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Tag Archives: current-events
Eating an Elephant: The Media Circus
Given the title of this piece, one might wonder if it will be another op-ed about the media and the Republican Party. If that is a concern, rest assured, that would be akin to carrying sand to the beach. No, … Continue reading
Posted in Daily Life, Entertainment, Ethics, family, Family Vaules, Morality, social media
Tagged current-events, family, family values, societal decline, societal subversion, society
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Donor (and parents) Beware!
Knowing your children and grandchildren have hearts for giving and service is a great feeling. OneOldCop is blessed with children and grandchildren falling into that category. From volunteering at church and community organizations to involvement with raising funds for various … Continue reading
Posted in Daily Life, Family Vaules, Law Enforcement
Tagged charity, crowdfunding, current-events, dishonesty, fraud, gofundme
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Of Peacemakers and Padres
A bit over a year ago, Engage Your Brain was published on An Old Sinner’s Place. It was my response to someone injecting their understanding of theology into a discussion unnecessarily. Not only was the comment unnecessary, but it was, … Continue reading
Incoming!
“INCOMING!” is the last thing anyone wants to hear in a war zone. It means you have seconds to find cover before the stuff hits the fan. In the modern world, outside of the numerous battle zones spread across the … Continue reading
Posted in Daily Life, Family Vaules, Progress, social media
Tagged current-events, family, focus, self destructive behavior, self-medication, society, suicide
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Once Upon a Time…the news
In spite of the title, this is not a fairy tale. Though, it might fall into the horror genre if it were a work of fiction. It begins with the tragic death of eighteen young servicemen in 1958 and ends … Continue reading
Posted in Journalism, Politics, social media, Writing
Tagged current-events, dishonesty, fake news, news reporting, plane crash, Politics
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Holy (sounding) Crap!
One of my former theology professors might take umbrage at the title of this piece. As I wrote some time ago, the professor had a problem with slang and euphemisms. Still, there are times when one needs to make a … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, Civility, Daily Life, Politics, social media
Tagged christ, christianity, current-events, dishonesty, illegal immigrants, jesus, open borders, persecution
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Prayer and Predation: Part 1
My alter ego, AnOldSinner, published “Prayer and Predation: Part 1” just after the new year. I am linking to it here as it should be of interest from a societal and law enforcement sense as well as a church or … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, Daily Life, Law Enforcement, Morality, Police, Uncategorized
Tagged church security, current-events, pedophiles, sexual abuse
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