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The Future of Buddhism in America by e(4) According to a recent Pew Report, 65% of Americans now practice meditation or yoga. And what ranked as the fastest growing religion? Buddhism! So naturally there is much discussion now going on in Buddhist circles about how Buddhism will develop in America - and here is my two cents worth. Historically, Buddhism has taken on the culture to which it has migrated, and I believe that American Buddhism will be no exception. I further think that American values will reflect deeply in the Buddhisms that eventually become “American Buddhisms.” But what are present American values? Are they are Mom, God and Apple Pie? Or is America going another way, a strange way that... (read the rest of what e wrote.)		Maybe President Barack Obama Can Walk On Water by Tammy Nikki He’s a rock star. He’s a celebrity. Many things were said about Barack Obama during the 2008 presidential race. He was mocked by critics with spoofs of him walking on water. Well, I like the metaphor. Not to elevate him to Jesus. As a Christian, I know that would be sacrilegious. But, as a metaphor, I like it because it is a powerful image. Much to the astonishment of his critics and supporters, President Obama has accomplished things that no other human has. Democratic and republican presidents and congresses have been trying to get universal health care passed for over fifty years. Now, I am not talking about whether or not you like the legislation that was passed. The... (read the rest of what Tammy Nikki wrote.)

Infant Denied Health Insurance Because "Obese" by Beth Kade In case we needed further proof that Health Care is getting out of control, a story out of Denver is guaranteed to make you march up to Congress. The Denver Post is reporting that four-month-old Alex Lange has be denied health insurance because of what the insurance carrier feels that little Alex has a " pre-existing condition-obesity. " Little Alex was born what is considered a normal baby at 8 1/4 pounds. He has been strictly on a breast milk diet since birth and is now in the 99th percentile for height and weight for babies his age. " I could understand if we could control what he's eating. But he's 4 months old. He's breast-feeding. We can't put him on the Atkins diet... (read the rest of what Beth Kade wrote.)		Obama Haters are Missing Their Chance with the School Speech by Tex Norman(80) I guess when you are a sinner your saved family member feel obligated to bring you to your senses, which will lead to repentence, and will be followed by spewing hatred for Obama which is what Jesus would want. One of my whacko family members sent me an email with this in the subject line: Concerned Parents, Read This. The text of the email was a tirade by some Texas preacher who objects to Obama speaking to school children because he wants to get kids to " serve Obama " when they should be " serving the Lord. " (read the rest of what Tex Norman wrote.)

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