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The President's Stem Cell Theology

"His actions are based on strong religious beliefs on the part of some conservative Christians, and presumably the president himself. Such convictions deserve respect, but it is wrong to impose them on this pluralistic nation . . . The president's policy is based on the belief that all embryos, even the days-old, microscopic form used to derive stem cells in a laboratory dish, should be treated as emerging human life and protected from harm. This seems an extreme way to view tiny laboratory entities that are no larger than the period at the end of this sentence and are routinely flushed from the body by Mother Nature when created naturally. "

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Just received this from the Bowlings, GCF alum. Please be in prayer for them & their little ones.

"Five weeks ahead of schedule, we'd like to annouce the arrival of Andrew Samuel Bowling and Brandon Nathaniel Bowling. The eager boys were born around noon on Sunday, May 22. Shayna's doing very well and was discharged on Monday. The boys are also healthy for being early, but will be spending some time in the NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit). Andrew came in at 4lbs 4ozs, 18.5in long, and Brandon was 5lbs 1oz, 19.5in. They are both breathing unassisted and starting to take
some food via a tube.

Now for what you've been waiting for... You can find pictures of our
little guys at . . .

http://www.cs.ualberta.ca/~bowling/personal/twins

This link will also contain updates about their progress."

To add on, I just received

1. info. on anti-genocide in darfur efforts of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship (IVCF) students at Harvard and other campuses

"especially helpful is the 6-page packet that Adrian Tam of the Harvard IVCF compiled . . . it contains information that can be sent to pastors who are willing to have their churches help . . . link to packet "

2. A good report on informal conversations at the first ever "ivy league faith and action" conference at Princeton, sponsored by the Christian Union . . . at which "about 450 ivy league undergrads and alums were there . . ."

3. NPR is also on the story

Has anyone read Teaching as Believing: Faith in the University? A friend just sent the link my direction and its sitting on my shelf waiting for me. Would love to have your thoughts on the piece. I'm in the process of editing some higher ed book reviews and papers for posting . . . check back in a few days.

A special thank-you to Kate for pointing out this frontpage NY Times Article: Class Matters: On a Christian Mission to the Top. (More)

No the Groshes have not once again added to their number, but GCF alum Mike and Shayna welcomed twins today:

Andrew Samuel (4"4', 18.5) & Brandon Nathaniel 5"1', 19.5). They were born at 33 weeks and are breathing on their own. A perfect pair for Hayley and Ellen :-) Congrats!

Does this bring back memories?

An art theft in cold blood

Music stands a scarcity at CMU no more

Finally a place to reconnect by sharing

1. memories, some pics are in the various albums with more to come

2. current life situations, FYI: current ministry happenings in the 'da Burgh!

3. provoking thoughts and article links. I'll draw some things together for us in the next couple of days to start the conversation, but if you've already found us feel free to jump in . . .