Author Archives: cdwan
Appeal
I won’t be able to attend any of the hearings of the Cranston school board as they try to decide whether or not to appeal their loss in the recent lawsuit. Here are some thoughts from a distance. I’ve read … Continue reading
Prayer Banner, Redux
Jessica Alqhuist is a student at West Cranston High School in RI. I’ve written about her before. She’s the one who noticed that her school still displayed its “School Prayer” (a relic from the 50′s) on a large banner (a … Continue reading
Tibet
I had the opportunity to travel in Tibet for the last three weeks. The trip was filled with incredible experiences, stunning natural beauty, heartbreaking oppression, and a small dose of altitude sickness. Along the way, I gained a certain amount … Continue reading
Christians and schools
Seems that we’ve got some exciting news in Rhode Island. The ACLU has filed a lawsuit against the city of Cranston, asking them to take down a banner in the auditorium that shows the “school prayer.” The banner has hung … Continue reading
Same Sex Marriage
I was on the radio show again tonight, and we spent some time talking about same sex marriage. This is an issue on the legislative docket in Rhode Island right now, and it’s been the topic of a few shows. … Continue reading
AIDs and Emerging Diseases
On the radio show, a couple of weeks ago, I talked at some length about a book that I’m reading. It’s Emerging Viruses: AIDS & Ebola – Nature, Accident, or Intentional from Tetrahedron press. I didn’t stumble to this book … Continue reading