Colby’s note on the recent article in the NT Times is an important one for us to read in conjunction with this week’s materials.

For another article on how some members of the current GOP political field invoke some of the apocalyptic teachings we have been studying, see this article on Christian Dominionism: http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2011/08/14/dominionism-michele-bachmann-and-rick-perry-s-dangerous-religious-bond.html

One theme running through the posts has to do with what makes a life meaningful. And, lo and behold, the Philosopher’s Stone series in the Times has an article today on that topic. It strikes me as a good example of non-apocalyptic thinking. Take a look: http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/09/11/the-meaningfulness-of-lives/?ref=opinion&nl=opinion&emc=tya1