October 21-28, 2009 – “Boy in Balloon” appears to be a hoax… parents’ publicity stunt
Contributed by Steven Alloway Granada Hills, CA Warm-up Question: Have you ever been tricked into believing something that you found out later wasn’t true? How did you respond? What did you do when you found out? The nation watched in...
October 14-21, 2009 – Grocery bagger with Down’s syndrome inspires hundreds
Contributed by Angie Larson Clive, IA Warm-up Question: What would be the job that you would least want to have? Joe worked as a bagger at the local grocery store for nearly 7 years. Joe, age 25, has Down’s syndrome....
October 7-14, 2009 — A free market
Contributed by Jocelyn Breeland Fairfax, VA Warm-up Question: Do any of the things you own make you sad? Do any of them consume a lot of your time? Michael Moore’s latest documentary, “Capitalism: A Love Story,” is a continuation of...
September 30-October 7, 2009 – Lutherans pass new Social Statement, “Human Sexuality: Gift and Trust”
Contributed by Pastor Jay McDivitt Denver, CO Warm-up Question: Do you dream about getting married someday? What do you think about when you think about marriage? In its Churchwide Assembly in August, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America amended and...
September 23-30, 2009 – New poll claims two-thirds of Americans angry at government
Contributed by Jennifer Krausz Bethlehem, PA Warm-up Question: Is our current government doing a good job running the country? Why or why not? A recent national poll found that Americans are largely angry at their government and disappointed by the lack...