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In Theory: Are parts of Scripture outdated and in need of change?
It's not often that a Christian minister agrees with the New Atheist movement, but the Rev. Michael Dowd believes it's possible when it comes to what he calls the "idolatry of the written word." A self-described "New Theist" — one who "value[s]...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Religion and Belief, Fossils, Arts and Culture, Book
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In Theory: Has the economy damaged the work ethic?
Sociologist Max Weber first advanced the idea of a Protestant work ethic in 1914. A recent study suggests that not only does this ethic exist, it can make the effects of unemployment worse for Protestants than for non-Protestants. The Dutch survey,...Tags: Politics, Religion and Belief, Arts and Culture, Protestantism, Personal Weapon Control
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Burroughs is again Crescenta Valley's nemesis in volleyball
BURBANK — For a number of years prior to 2010, the Arcadia High boys' volleyball team was a nemesis for the Crescenta Valley squad. For the past three years, however, Burroughs has replaced Arcadia as the Falcons' top adversary in the Pacific...
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In Theory: Should Boy Scouts end ban on gays?
The Boy Scouts of America has sent its members a survey as part of its ongoing debate over whether to repeal or continue its ban on gay members. Instead of asking for a simple yes or no, the questionnaire goes into depth on several topics, for example...Tags: Minority Groups, Crime, Law and Justice, Religion and Belief, Politics, Salt
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Conflict of interest needs investigation
I was dismayed to hear the temporary city clerk, Zizette Mullins, admit during the candidate’s forum that it would be a conflict of interest for a clerk candidate to pay another candidate to work on her campaign. Campaign filings are public...Tags: Elections, Politics, Religion and Belief, Primaries, Values
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Did Bryan Griem mean to be mean?
I am writing in response to Bryan Griem's take on the In Theory topic on June 17 “Does the budget need a dose of morals?” He suggests that the moral beliefs of the office holders weigh in on their stances. I totally agree. He further...Tags: Religion and Belief, Values
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Building a legacy with Crescenta Valley
When Erin Ashby arrived upon the Crescenta Valley High softball diamond as a freshman, she was a complement to an already star-studded and established cast of Falcons that included the likes of Baillie Kirker, Lainey DePompa, Ashleigh Viers-Gordillo,...Tags: Elections, Politics, Baseball, All Stars, Values
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Should BYU's Davies have been suspended?
Brigham Young University recently suspended its star basketball center, Brandon Davies, for violating the college's strict Honor Code. Davies admitted to officials that he'd had pre-marital sex with his girlfriend, an Arizona State University freshman....Tags: Brigham Young Cougars, Baseball Injuries, Crime, Law and Justice, Politics, Same-Sex Marriage
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Start the Presses: Brown-baggin' it
On a strangely cool August day several years ago, I walked into a New York City classroom to begin my first day of classes at Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism. Inside that small, overheated room were a dozen other students, and the...Tags: Education, Columbia University, Colleges and Universities, Foods and Beverages, Lifestyle and Leisure
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In her final year at Crescenta Valley, Cassie Pappas put together a season that featured personal and team success
For four years, Cassie Pappas honed her skills and increased her proficiency as a basketball player on the hardwood at Crescenta Valley High. In her first three years with the Falcons program, Pappas showed flashes of brilliance, impressing coaches,...Tags: Multi-Sport Events, Colleges and Universities, Football, Ivy League, Values
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In Theory: Celibacy and church scandal
The Vatican has reaffirmed that the cause of sexual abuse by priests in the Catholic Church has nothing to do with celibacy. Others see celibacy (and according to one cardinal, homosexuality) as a reason priests abuse in the first place. Do you believe...Tags: Minority Groups, Gays and Lesbians, Juvenile Delinquency, Religious Leaders, Roman Catholicism
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