The world media is increasingly losing interest in the foreign-fueled war still raging in Syria between the Assad regime and an assortment of Islamist rebel groups backed by the Obama administration, Sunni Arab dictators, and European powers. LINK

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In Syria, Islamists have again captured the Christian town of Maaloula. They took prisoner 12 nuns two weeks ago and have since held them in the neighbouring town of Yabroud. Meanwhile, Internet antique shops have featured offers to sell Maaloula relics. That’s the way the Jabhat al-Nusra fighters are earning their daily bread. LINK

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Una delegación de San Lorenzo de Almagro ofreció hoy al papa Francisco , confeso seguidor del equipo, el trofeo logrado por su reciente victoria del Torneo Inicial de Argentina.  Continue reading →

Here we go again, fighting the Jewish Lobby which has the support of the Tea Party republicans. Joseph
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The New Mexico Supreme Court unanimously affirmed on Thursday the right of same-sex partners to marry in the state, reasoning that the “protections and responsibilities that result from the marital relationship shall apply equally” to them and to opposite-sex couples. LINK

Wings are a reflection of flight. That’s what Angels do when they go back and forth, or when they make themselves visible and invisible, unless they take on a human form.
Angels exist but do not have wings and are more like shards of light, at least according to a top Catholic Church “angelologist” who says the heavenly beings are now back in vogue thanks to New Age religions. LINK

The New York City medical examiner says the combined effects of cocaine and heroin killed the popular pastor of a Florida megachurch. Results released Thursday ruled the death of Zachery Tims accidental. LINK

The reasoning for this bill stems from one incident in January 2013 where a 14-year-old boy died after being beaten by his mother’s boyfriend while being taught at home. …However, that brings up an interesting point to counter the need for such a bill. The abuse was reported by the public school teachers to authorities and nothing was done. LINK

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In 1987, Andre Sarano took a photograph of Christ on the cross in a jar of urine. It won the Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art’s “Awards in the Visual Arts” competition, which was sponsored in part by taxpayers…Christians needed to show tolerance to for the diversity of others’ thoughts. LINK

A Satanic group’s bid to put up a display at the Florida Capitol is being rejected by state authorities. During this year’s holiday season several groups have allowed to put up displays in the rotunda because the area is considered a “public forum.” LINK