What People Are Writing About On the Net (mystic, beliefs)

[Sunstone]

I read about 100 blogs a week nowadays. I don't expect everyone to share my passion for blogs, but I figure I'll point out some of the posts that impressed me within the last week or so, and then let you decide which to click on.

Amuirin has put up a moving, passionate piece of writing about a young woman deciding to keep her baby. You can read it here.

Mystic Wing wraps up an interesting discussion of the Four Noble Truths here, and invites anyone and everyone to debate his interpretation with him.

Last year on 9/11, Decrepit Old Fool offered some eminently level-headed advice here. Since nothing has really changed from last year to make his advice any less relevant or urgent, it's still worth careful consideration.

Nita has completely changed the look of her blog, and also put up a post on what Asians think of each other and America here. What they think of America, at least, is surprisingly favorable.

Mahendra has started a lively discussion of objectivity in journalism here. I think everyone should drop by his blog and claim with a straight face that the most objective source of news today is India's Communist Party.

Hume's Ghost writes on the Culture Wars here. His article is exceptionally long by blog standards but very much worth reading in whole or part.

A Whore in the Temple of Reason asks, "Will there be free will in Heaven?", and then shows how problematic that question can be. The article is very brief and to the point. Find it here.

Chanson writes about the psychology of oppressed peoples here, and includes some shrewd insights into human nature as it impacts on international conflict.

Jonathan writes passionately about the pernicious influence of some religious beliefs and doctrines on human sexuality here.

Daylight Atheism discusses the lack of consilience in Biblical stories here.

*** of Steel has put up a funny FAQ and Surprise Announcement here.

Rambodoc has a witty and irreverent take on President Bush's recent speech here.

Loren, who I think has some of the best nature photography on the net, put up three magnificent photos from his trip to the Denver Zoo here.

If you are not reading Glenn Greenwald on a regular basis, you are missing out on some of the best, most honest, and hard hitting political commentary I've been able to find on the net. You can read his blog here.

Gary has put up a beautiful, almost haunting post on children's literature here.

Marxsny has a poignant post on the fortunes of life here.

Last, Zeno has a post about what has to be one of the most insufferable asses to ever hold a tenured position in academia. You can read it here.

That's about as much as I can remember at the moment. It occurs to me the blogosphere is a huge place and there's no way anyone can keep up with it, but I hope these brief blurbs about what's up on other blogs will help you find something you'll enjoy.