Uncivil societies

Today the supreme court of Pakistan acquitted Asia Bibi of all the charges against her. Mrs. Bibi, who is Roman Catholic, was found guilty of blasphemy in 2010 and condemned to death. The incident allegedly took place during a dispute with several Muslims over a glass of water. Radical Islamist leaders in Pakistan consider this … Continue reading Uncivil societies

Ye know not what manner of spirit ye are of

It seems that the internet has enabled a decline in civility in society and even among Christians.  In the days before the internet, the letters to the editor column in the newspaper was one way that people could make their voice heard.  The letters were generally quite civil in tone, perhaps because the newspapers required … Continue reading Ye know not what manner of spirit ye are of