‘I see now, finally, justice for David’
December 9, 2004
BY NATASHA KORECKI Staff Reporter
The parents of a 17-year-old slain by Hamas terrorists in Israel were awarded $156 million Wednesday in what plaintiffs called a precedent-setting, historic victory for terrorism victims and a blow to U.S-based Islamic groups that fund terror overseas.
“I see now, finally, justice for David. David I’ll never see again, but justice I have,” said David’s mother, Joyce Boim, who wept after the verdict. “I hope to see more of these terrorist organizations put in their place and stopped.”
The 12-member jury that deliberated since Tuesday found the Quranic Literacy Institute of Oak Lawn liable for funding Hamas terrorists and awarded Stanley and Joyce Boim $52 million.
A statute requires U.S. District Judge Arlander Keys to triple the damages. Three other defendants — Texas-based charity Holy Land Foundation for Relief and Development, the Islamic Association for Palestine and alleged Hamas fund-raiser Muhammad Salah — will share in paying damages after Keys previously ruled they were liable.

Symbol In My DrivewayJack JohnsonOn & On2:52

I wanted to plug the Bruderhof communities. If I wasn’t an Anglican I think I’d be strongly tempted to join a community like this. In fact, I could see myself in a community like this as an Anglican–it has a strong draw for me–but perhaps thats just the naivite of youth.

This draw is probably why I like Stanley Hauerwas’ writings so much–he’s a Methodost (as my NT Prof. says, “a sort of Anglican”–and he does attend an Episcopal Church now) who’s drawn much from the mennonites. Maybe my interest in both comes from the same place. I’m just a sectarian at heart. :-p

Check them out, I check in frequently:

The Bruderhof is a network of faith-based communities that began in Europe in the aftermath of World War I and now has branches in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, England, Germany, and Australia.

Follow MeUncle KrackerDouble Wide3:35

I found this awesome Christmas collect to include in my Christmas cards. Check it out (its from the little book I found this summer called “Ancient Collects.”):

Blessed be the Lord God, Who cometh in the Name of the Lord, and hath dawned upon us;
Whose Coming hath redeemed us, Whose Nativity hath enlightened us;
Who by His Coming hath sought out the lost, and illuminated those who sat in darkness.
Grant, therefore, O Father Almighty, that we celebrating with pious devotion the day of
His Nativity, may find the day of judgment a day of mercy;
that as we have known his benignity as our Redeemer,
we may feel His gentle tenderness as our Judge.

goodness. . ..

Someone Else’s SongWilcoBeing There (Disc 2)3:21

by JOHN INNES

THE Archbishop of York has warned the Anglican Church is on the brink of “implosion” over the issues of homosexual clergy and women bishops. Dr David Hope said the Church of Englands “fundamental Christian message” was in danger of being lost. Dr Hope, 64, who is about to retire from the Churchs second most important post, said: “What I do worry about is whether or not by concentrating all our hopes and energies on these two particular issues, we are imploding on ourselves.” His comments were made following a meeting of more than 50 bishops called to discuss the crisis in the Church over the issues. Dr Hope said the infighting deterred both young and old people and there was a need for the Church to “turn ourselves outwards”.
Simple Man (Album Version)ShinedownSimple Man – Single4:28

Studying Revelation

In celebration of our recently concluded overview of Revelation in New Testament, I thought I’d post something from McKendree Robbins Long.

Bill Atwood offers some Reflections

posted by Kendall at Titusonenine

For the first time in history, there is a gathering for all the Anglican Bishops in Africa. It is an amazing event. Such a gathering would not be possible in ECUSA. Not because there is a shortage of bishops in the West, but because there is not theological agreement with the church of history or with each other. It is remarkable, with all of the richness of the various perspectives of the various provinces in Africa, it is clear that the same faith is shared. It is also abundantly clear that this is NOT the faith of ECUSA. Every liturgy has exalted Jesus Christ as redeemer and Lord. Every speaker has referred to the Gospel of forgiveness and redemption. Every report has turned attention to Jesus Christ as Lord. It is not just that there is disagreement with the agenda of ECUSA. It is obvious that ECUSA is living in a different spiritual universe. The great gulf that exists does not have to be the focus of all the conversations. It becomes obvious as the vital presentations focus on perspectives that would simply not be found in most of ECUSA. Here at this conference it is clear that the Bible is true and Jesus Christ is Lord of all.