En el Último Día de 2010
Por
Angel R. Cepeda Dovala
Posiblemente el hacer un excelente y provechoso examen de conciencia, nos permitirá reconocer los aciertos y errores en que se haya incurrido, pero ante todo reconociendo la maravilla de la Creación de Dios, lo bueno, lo bello, lo más nobles de nuestros logros, pues “Dios envió al mundo a su Hijo único, para darnos Vida por medio de Él”, (Cf. 1 Jn 4, 9); y meditar la Palabra en el evangelio de San Juan 1, 1-18, nos permitirá entender y comprender mejor el Principio de la Palabra que estaba con Dios, el Verbo Encarnado, pues la Palabra se hizo carne, y es la Verdad que está en el seno del Padre.
¡Feliz y Venturoso Año 2011!
PAZ Y BIEN
ARCD
viernes, 31 de diciembre de 2010
martes, 28 de diciembre de 2010
La Paz del Siervo, Por Angel R. Cepeda Dovala
La Paz del Siervo. Salmo 35 [34].
Por
Angel R. Cepeda Dovala
La meditación y la oración de las personas justas perseguidas, aquellas que no son profetas en sus tierras, como aquel Justo en su tierra, ciudad o país, recuerden el Salmo 35 [34] y canten, alégrense, deseen el triunfo y la felicidad repitiendo:
«¡Qué grande es el Señor que en la paz de su siervo se complace!». (Cf. Sal 35, 27).
PAZ Y BIEN
ARCD
Por
Angel R. Cepeda Dovala
La meditación y la oración de las personas justas perseguidas, aquellas que no son profetas en sus tierras, como aquel Justo en su tierra, ciudad o país, recuerden el Salmo 35 [34] y canten, alégrense, deseen el triunfo y la felicidad repitiendo:
«¡Qué grande es el Señor que en la paz de su siervo se complace!». (Cf. Sal 35, 27).
PAZ Y BIEN
ARCD
viernes, 24 de diciembre de 2010
Benedicto XVI y el Significado de la Navidad del Señor
Benedicto XVI y el Significado de la Navidad del Señor
Por
Angel R. Cepeda Dovala
¡Feliz Navidad 2010 y Venturoso Año 2011! Paz y Bien.
Quizás algunos lectores de Tópicos Culturales, aun no conozcan el sabio mensaje que dio el Papa Benedicto XVI, en la Audiencia General del miércoles 23 de diciembre de 2009, en relación al Significado de la Navidad, [1], en donde se hace referencia histórica para comprender esta solemnidad, y entre otras cuestiones muy importantes, se hace alusión a la primera biografía de Tomás de Celano en donde habla de la noche del belén de Greccio, en aquella noche de Navidad, le fue concedida a san Francisco la gracia de una visión maravillosa, y que se mencionan algunos aspectos en: “The First Christmas Crèche” [2]. Considerando su importancia para la Cultura de la Vida en Cristo, se transcribe a continuación la Audiencia del 23 de diciembre de 2009 del Santo Padre Benedicto XVI:
BENEDICTO XVI
AUDIENCIA GENERAL
Miércoles 23 de diciembre de 2009
Queridos hermanos y hermanas:
Con la Novena de Navidad que estamos celebrando en estos días, la Iglesia nos invita a vivir de modo intenso y profundo la preparación al Nacimiento del Salvador, ya inminente. El deseo, que todos llevamos en el corazón, es que la próxima fiesta de la Navidad nos dé, en medio de la actividad frenética de nuestros días, una serena y profunda alegría para que nos haga tocar con la mano la bondad de nuestro Dios y nos infunda nuevo valor.
Para comprender mejor el significado de la Navidad del Señor quisiera hacer una breve referencia al origen histórico de esta solemnidad. De hecho, el Año litúrgico de la Iglesia no se desarrolló inicialmente partiendo del nacimiento de Cristo, sino de la fe en su resurrección. Por eso la fiesta más antigua de la cristiandad no es la Navidad, sino la Pascua; la resurrección de Cristo funda la fe cristiana, está en la base del anuncio del Evangelio y hace nacer a la Iglesia. Por lo tanto, ser cristianos significa vivir de modo pascual, implicándonos en el dinamismo originado por el Bautismo, que lleva a morir al pecado para vivir con Dios (cf. Rm 6,4).
El primero que afirmó con claridad que Jesús nació el 25 de diciembre fue Hipólito de Roma, en su comentario al libro del profeta Daniel, escrito alrededor del año 204. Algún exegeta observa, además, que ese día se celebraba la fiesta de la Dedicación del Templo de Jerusalén, instituida por Judas Macabeo en el 164 antes de Cristo. La coincidencia de fechas significaría entonces que con Jesús, aparecido como luz de Dios en la noche, se realiza verdaderamente la consagración del templo, el Adviento de Dios a esta tierra.
En la cristiandad la fiesta de Navidad asumió una forma definida en el siglo IV, cuando tomó el lugar de la fiesta romana del "Sol invictus", el sol invencible; así se puso de relieve que el nacimiento de Cristo es la victoria de la verdadera luz sobre las tinieblas del mal y del pecado. Con todo, el particular e intenso clima espiritual que rodea la Navidad se desarrolló en la Edad Media, gracias a san Francisco de Asís, que estaba profundamente enamorado del hombre Jesús, del Dios-con-nosotros. Su primer biógrafo, Tomás de Celano, en la Vita seconda narra que san Francisco "por encima de las demás solemnidades, celebraba con inefable premura el Nacimiento del Niño Jesús, y llamaba fiesta de las fiestas al día en que Dios, hecho un niño pequeño, había sido amamantado por un seno humano" (Fonti Francescane, n. 199, p. 492). De esta particular devoción al misterio de la Encarnación se originó la famosa celebración de la Navidad en Greccio. Probablemente, para ella san Francisco se inspiró durante su peregrinación a Tierra Santa y en el pesebre de Santa María la Mayor en Roma. Lo que animaba al Poverello de Asís era el deseo de experimentar de forma concreta, viva y actual la humilde grandeza del acontecimiento del nacimiento del Niño Jesús y de comunicar su alegría a todos.
En la primera biografía, Tomás de Celano habla de la noche del belén de Greccio de una forma viva y conmovedora, dando una contribución decisiva a la difusión de la tradición navideña más hermosa, la del belén. La noche de Greccio devolvió a la cristiandad la intensidad y la belleza de la fiesta de la Navidad y educó al pueblo de Dios a captar su mensaje más auténtico, su calor particular, y a amar y adorar la humanidad de Cristo. Este particular enfoque de la Navidad ofreció a la fe cristiana una nueva dimensión. La Pascua había concentrado la atención sobre el poder de Dios que vence a la muerte, inaugura una nueva vida y enseña a esperar en el mundo futuro. Con san Francisco y su belén se ponían de relieve el amor inerme de Dios, su humildad y su benignidad, que en la Encarnación del Verbo se manifiesta a los hombres para enseñar un modo nuevo de vivir y de amar.
Celano narra que, en aquella noche de Navidad, le fue concedida a san Francisco la gracia de una visión maravillosa. Vio que en el pesebre yacía inmóvil un niño pequeño, que se despertó del sueño precisamente por la cercanía de san Francisco. Y añade: "Esta visión coincidía con los hechos, pues, por obra de su gracia que actuaba por medio de su santo siervo Francisco, el niño Jesús fue resucitado en el corazón de muchos que le habían olvidado, y quedó profundamente grabado en su memoria amorosa" (Vita prima, op. cit., n. 86, p. 307). Este cuadro describe con gran precisión todo lo que la fe viva y el amor de san Francisco a la humanidad de Cristo han transmitido a la fiesta cristiana de la Navidad: el descubrimiento de que Dios se revela en los tiernos miembros del Niño Jesús. Gracias a san Francisco, el pueblo cristiano ha podido percibir que en Navidad Dios ha llegado a ser verdaderamente el "Emmanuel", el Dios-con-nosotros, del que no nos separa ninguna barrera ni lejanía. En ese Niño, Dios se ha hecho tan próximo a cada uno de nosotros, tan cercano, que podemos tratarle de tú y mantener con él una relación confiada de profundo afecto, como lo hacemos con un recién nacido.
En ese Niño se manifiesta el Dios-Amor: Dios viene sin armas, sin la fuerza, porque no pretende conquistar, por decir así, desde fuera, sino que quiere más bien ser acogido libremente por el hombre; Dios se hace Niño inerme para vencer la soberbia, la violencia, el afán de poseer del hombre. En Jesús, Dios asumió esta condición pobre y conmovedora para vencer con el amor y llevarnos a nuestra verdadera identidad. No debemos olvidar que el título más grande de Jesucristo es precisamente el de "Hijo", Hijo de Dios; la dignidad divina se indica con un término que prolonga la referencia a la humilde condición del pesebre de Belén, aunque corresponda de manera única a su divinidad, que es la divinidad del "Hijo".
Su condición de Niño nos indica además cómo podemos encontrar a Dios y gozar de su presencia. A la luz de la Navidad podemos comprender las palabras de Jesús: "Si no os convertís y os hacéis como niños, no entraréis en el reino de los cielos" (Mt 18, 3). Quien no ha entendido el misterio de la Navidad, no ha entendido el elemento decisivo de la existencia cristiana. Quien no acoge a Jesús con corazón de niño, no puede entrar en el reino de los cielos; esto es lo que san Francisco quiso recordar a la cristiandad de su tiempo y de todos los tiempos, hasta hoy. Oremos al Padre para que conceda a nuestro corazón la sencillez que reconoce en el Niño al Señor, precisamente como hizo san Francisco en Greccio. Así pues, también a nosotros nos podría suceder lo que Tomás de Celano, refiriéndose a la experiencia de los pastores en la Noche Santa (cf. Lc 2, 20), narra a propósito de quienes estuvieron presentes en el acontecimiento de Greccio: "Cada uno volvió a su casa lleno de inefable alegría" (Vita prima, op. cit., n. 86, p. 479).
Este es el deseo que os expreso con afecto a todos vosotros, a vuestras familias y a vuestros seres queridos. ¡Feliz Navidad a todos!
Notas
[1] Cf. http://www.vatican.va/holy_father/benedict_xvi/audiences/2009/documents/hf_ben-xvi_aud_20091223_sp.html
[2] Cf. The First Christmas Crèche, in: http://topicosculturales.blogspot.com/2010/12/first-christmas-creche-by-angel-cepeda.html
The First Christmas Crèche, By Angel R. Cepeda Dovala
The First Christmas Crèche
By
Angel R. Cepeda Dovala
This short communication is based on The Life of Saint Francis by Thomas Celano.
Francis called it a “crèche,” the French word for cradle. He created the first crèche using real people, a real manger, a real donkey and ox, and real shepherds.
He wanted to do something that would help people remember the Christ Child and how He was born in Bethlehem, to see and experience Jesus in the manger, lying on hay wait animals nearby.
It was Christmas Eve in the year 1223. At the appointed time, Friars and people from the area came to the new Bethlehem to celebrate. Their torches lit up the night as they approached the crèche. Once again, shepherds were walking in the night to come and adore Him. All were filled with joy over the mystery of the Birth of Christ. And a great tradition began.
As we gaze upon the Nativity Set at Church or in our own homes this year, may we remember and celebrate once again God´s love for His creation. Jesus Christ, to show His abundant love, mercy and forgiveness, became human exactly like us. This is what the crèche meant for Francis, and what it means for the seminarians and Capuchin friars at Saint Lawrence Seminary today. [1].
We promise to remember you and your intentions at Christmas.
The Cultural Topics Community is grateful for the seminarians, Capuchin friars, and to Father Fr. Dennis Duggan, OFM, Capuchin & Rector of the Saint Lawrence Seminary, for sending me, a beautiful Christmas card, which is included in our Christmas message and happy New Year 2011 card.
Sincerely
Angel R. Cepeda Dovala
Cultural Topics Editor
Note.
[1] Cf. Saint Lawrence Seminary, in: www.stlawrence.edu
By
Angel R. Cepeda Dovala
This short communication is based on The Life of Saint Francis by Thomas Celano.
Francis called it a “crèche,” the French word for cradle. He created the first crèche using real people, a real manger, a real donkey and ox, and real shepherds.
He wanted to do something that would help people remember the Christ Child and how He was born in Bethlehem, to see and experience Jesus in the manger, lying on hay wait animals nearby.
It was Christmas Eve in the year 1223. At the appointed time, Friars and people from the area came to the new Bethlehem to celebrate. Their torches lit up the night as they approached the crèche. Once again, shepherds were walking in the night to come and adore Him. All were filled with joy over the mystery of the Birth of Christ. And a great tradition began.
As we gaze upon the Nativity Set at Church or in our own homes this year, may we remember and celebrate once again God´s love for His creation. Jesus Christ, to show His abundant love, mercy and forgiveness, became human exactly like us. This is what the crèche meant for Francis, and what it means for the seminarians and Capuchin friars at Saint Lawrence Seminary today. [1].
We promise to remember you and your intentions at Christmas.
The Cultural Topics Community is grateful for the seminarians, Capuchin friars, and to Father Fr. Dennis Duggan, OFM, Capuchin & Rector of the Saint Lawrence Seminary, for sending me, a beautiful Christmas card, which is included in our Christmas message and happy New Year 2011 card.
Sincerely
Angel R. Cepeda Dovala
Cultural Topics Editor
Note.
[1] Cf. Saint Lawrence Seminary, in: www.stlawrence.edu
domingo, 19 de diciembre de 2010
U.S.A. In Turmoil, By Roger Behra
SHORT COMMUNICATION 220
U.S.A. In Turmoil
By
Roger Behra
The word turmoil means a state of confusion and trouble, and millions of Americans feel that is the present state of affairs in the U.S.A. Their gut feelings are very correct. Many Americans also feel that the light at the end of the tunnel is very dim, indeed, and there are several factors to consider that feeds this very pessimistic outlook in America.
It all begins with the Obama administration and his Washington super liberals. They have America in debt to the tune of billions that last for one or more generations. Their stimulus program cost billions and did little help for the very bad economy. The mid-year election hopes to change things in Washington, and it has to start soon.
It has to start with the very high unemployment situation that is the highest since the depression if the 1930’s. The Washington health care plan that they passed is a bad one. Home ownership has collapsed for millions. Banks are afraid to make loans to home buyers and to start new small businesses. Terrorism on American soil is a constant worry. The financial support of wars on foreign soil is a great drain on America’s finances because of her involvement. America’s ideals and goals are greatly unmatched by reality. And to top all of this off is the relative thinking and actions that faith in God, religious living, good moral principles, and proper execution of government are far down on the list of great importance.
Thirty-three percent of Americans think that efficient government executions of functions are more important than faith in God and good morality. Only sixteen percent said that God is important in governmental affairs. Nearly fifty percent think that God has no role in improving the American culture. That is at the root of the great decline in America’s culture. It was not always that way.
Once upon a time in the distant past, America was made up of God obeying, church going, moral, honest, and hard-working, and charitable Americans that made America orderly and successful and a great international leader. Americans of years ago knew that God and Godly living and His blessing were needed and so important. And then the counterculture people arrived and changed everything. Now, when fifty percent of Americans feel that God is not important and eighty-four percent feel morality is not important, we have America in turmoil. It is not a coincidence. It is an absolute parallel of events. And the very dim light at the end of the tunnel indicates the turmoil in America’s culture will continue, and that America will never be a great nation internationally ever again. It is good-bye time for America’s once upon a time greatness. It is so very sad, indeed.
R. B.
12-28-10
U.S.A. In Turmoil
By
Roger Behra
The word turmoil means a state of confusion and trouble, and millions of Americans feel that is the present state of affairs in the U.S.A. Their gut feelings are very correct. Many Americans also feel that the light at the end of the tunnel is very dim, indeed, and there are several factors to consider that feeds this very pessimistic outlook in America.
It all begins with the Obama administration and his Washington super liberals. They have America in debt to the tune of billions that last for one or more generations. Their stimulus program cost billions and did little help for the very bad economy. The mid-year election hopes to change things in Washington, and it has to start soon.
It has to start with the very high unemployment situation that is the highest since the depression if the 1930’s. The Washington health care plan that they passed is a bad one. Home ownership has collapsed for millions. Banks are afraid to make loans to home buyers and to start new small businesses. Terrorism on American soil is a constant worry. The financial support of wars on foreign soil is a great drain on America’s finances because of her involvement. America’s ideals and goals are greatly unmatched by reality. And to top all of this off is the relative thinking and actions that faith in God, religious living, good moral principles, and proper execution of government are far down on the list of great importance.
Thirty-three percent of Americans think that efficient government executions of functions are more important than faith in God and good morality. Only sixteen percent said that God is important in governmental affairs. Nearly fifty percent think that God has no role in improving the American culture. That is at the root of the great decline in America’s culture. It was not always that way.
Once upon a time in the distant past, America was made up of God obeying, church going, moral, honest, and hard-working, and charitable Americans that made America orderly and successful and a great international leader. Americans of years ago knew that God and Godly living and His blessing were needed and so important. And then the counterculture people arrived and changed everything. Now, when fifty percent of Americans feel that God is not important and eighty-four percent feel morality is not important, we have America in turmoil. It is not a coincidence. It is an absolute parallel of events. And the very dim light at the end of the tunnel indicates the turmoil in America’s culture will continue, and that America will never be a great nation internationally ever again. It is good-bye time for America’s once upon a time greatness. It is so very sad, indeed.
R. B.
12-28-10
These Evils Flourish, By Roger Behra
SHORT COMMUNICATION 219
These Evils Flourish
By
Roger Behra
Three of the large group of evil behaviors have gained considerable practice and have become embedded in America’s culture, and they have gained considerable momentum during the past five years especially. These evil behaviors have seriously harmed America’s culture and tarnished her image in the minds of all Christian living people. Revelations of these evil behaviors have been frequently printed in newspapers and mentioned on radio and television. The there very addictive roost of evil being referred to here are internet pornography, immoral sex, and the greed for money. These evil addictions have ruined some very well-known lives and personal careers, especially during the 2009 and 2010 years.
Evil sex and the related activities to it top the list of the three types, and it badly stains character, ruins lives, and careers, especially those of well-known people. Teens and those all the way up to mature adults participate in evil sex. Teens as young as 12-years-old are now involved. Evil sex includes fornication, adultery, cohabitation, homosexuality, infidelity, and prostitution, as well as bisexuality. All of these are scourges individuals and to the culture in general.
A major cultural scourge in modern times is internet pornography. Millions of young and old have become addicted to it, and it is the root cause and urges to commit all kinds of evil behavior. The new evil activity is sexting. It has become a great evil addiction among very young teens, young adults, and, now, seniors. It has taken over in so many lives, and when it becomes public knowledge, lives and careers are greatly affected. Recently, some very well-known politicians, Hollywood people, several teachers, and a television evangelist have had their lives and careers affected.
The saying goes “money is the root of all evil”. That certainly is true in modern American culture. Some people combine money and evil sex to ruin their character and career. Tiger Woods is a great current example. Porno stars and prostitutes combine evil sex and money. Bernard Madoff ruined his senior life being involved and the organizer of a multi-billion dollar fraud scandal. The Mickey Mouse bank robber was recently caught after robbing several banks. A dozen banks have also been robbed by other robbers. California is fertile ground for bank robbers. A Southern California couple bragged on the Dr. Phil television show how they sold their shoplifted toys on E-Bay for 100,000 dollars. It led to their arrest and sentence to federal prison. All of these activities were evil for money.
No one is immune from three top flourishing modern evils. They are strongly addictive roots of evil. It takes daily religious living and strong character to quickly step back away from these flourishing evils, especially evil sex that is so easily accepted in modern American society and practiced by teens, young adults, older adults, and most recently, seniors.
R. B.
11-26-10
These Evils Flourish
By
Roger Behra
Three of the large group of evil behaviors have gained considerable practice and have become embedded in America’s culture, and they have gained considerable momentum during the past five years especially. These evil behaviors have seriously harmed America’s culture and tarnished her image in the minds of all Christian living people. Revelations of these evil behaviors have been frequently printed in newspapers and mentioned on radio and television. The there very addictive roost of evil being referred to here are internet pornography, immoral sex, and the greed for money. These evil addictions have ruined some very well-known lives and personal careers, especially during the 2009 and 2010 years.
Evil sex and the related activities to it top the list of the three types, and it badly stains character, ruins lives, and careers, especially those of well-known people. Teens and those all the way up to mature adults participate in evil sex. Teens as young as 12-years-old are now involved. Evil sex includes fornication, adultery, cohabitation, homosexuality, infidelity, and prostitution, as well as bisexuality. All of these are scourges individuals and to the culture in general.
A major cultural scourge in modern times is internet pornography. Millions of young and old have become addicted to it, and it is the root cause and urges to commit all kinds of evil behavior. The new evil activity is sexting. It has become a great evil addiction among very young teens, young adults, and, now, seniors. It has taken over in so many lives, and when it becomes public knowledge, lives and careers are greatly affected. Recently, some very well-known politicians, Hollywood people, several teachers, and a television evangelist have had their lives and careers affected.
The saying goes “money is the root of all evil”. That certainly is true in modern American culture. Some people combine money and evil sex to ruin their character and career. Tiger Woods is a great current example. Porno stars and prostitutes combine evil sex and money. Bernard Madoff ruined his senior life being involved and the organizer of a multi-billion dollar fraud scandal. The Mickey Mouse bank robber was recently caught after robbing several banks. A dozen banks have also been robbed by other robbers. California is fertile ground for bank robbers. A Southern California couple bragged on the Dr. Phil television show how they sold their shoplifted toys on E-Bay for 100,000 dollars. It led to their arrest and sentence to federal prison. All of these activities were evil for money.
No one is immune from three top flourishing modern evils. They are strongly addictive roots of evil. It takes daily religious living and strong character to quickly step back away from these flourishing evils, especially evil sex that is so easily accepted in modern American society and practiced by teens, young adults, older adults, and most recently, seniors.
R. B.
11-26-10
Another Freedom Lost, By Roger Behra
SHORT COMMUNICATION 218
Another Freedom Lost
By
Roger Behra
Yes, it just had to happen in America, and the excuse once again is the threat of terrorism, but it is a giant step in the wrong direction, and the general public in America is upset. The anger and disgust is strongly directed at the Transportation Security Association (TSA), and it is absolutely justified because their latest maneuver is one-hundred-percent an invasion of privacy. There is no doubt.
The full-body scanner that images a person’s nude body and the all-body pat-down are the sources of anger expressed by airline passengers. Many airports in the United States have begun using these gross invasions of privacy methods, all as an excuse against terrorism. In essence the ordinary American who travels by airline has become the target instead of the terrorist. This time you have gone too far, Big Brother.
The scanners in use are the same as taking off all one’s cloths. The agents get a complete view of the naked body that leaves nothing to the imagination. It is totally unjustified, and a person has very just rights to objet. No one has a right to gaze upon all God gave a person, not even as a guard against terrorism. There is also and added worry. And that is the danger that later the images will have a far wider audience than ever imagined. Can you visualize the delight on some faces as the naked images are being seen in the back room at one´s self gratification? Over 35,000 courthouse images have been saved by U.S. Marshals. There is no telling what has been done with those in private.
Another added worry is there because the right of refusal is a legal choice. If a passenger rejects the full-body scanner, here comes the “enhanced” pat-down. It is not the gentle frisking of the past. Instead, it is aggressive probing of intimate zones-breasts, buttocks, and genitals in through crotch examination. Both the scanner and the pat-down is a very demeaning experience. It is very humiliating to say the least. It is totally unneeded, and it makes the airplane passenger the humiliated and angry target. The TSA is following the political correctness agenda fostered by Washington politicians, and it is making Americans the target instead of the terrorist. Terrorists do not look like Americans. Americans do not hate America. Islamics hate America. They practice Islam which condones terrorism. And the Islamics are the terrorists, and they aim their terror at America. The TSA should figure that out. Everyone else has.
No one is going to come to the aid of the airline passenger except the airline passenger. They have to keep a large, strong, and constant outcry against scanning and the pat-down procedures of seeing and handling of one’s private parts. Unless the passengers rebel against a degrading procedure and the serious invasion of privacy, the scanners and pat-downs will remain in effect, the TSA wins the game and more warped and ridiculous counterculture thinking will remain in America’s culture. The airline passenger has the power to regain and protect a precious freedom lost: No one has any right to see or touch one’s private area.
R. B.
12-24-10
Another Freedom Lost
By
Roger Behra
Yes, it just had to happen in America, and the excuse once again is the threat of terrorism, but it is a giant step in the wrong direction, and the general public in America is upset. The anger and disgust is strongly directed at the Transportation Security Association (TSA), and it is absolutely justified because their latest maneuver is one-hundred-percent an invasion of privacy. There is no doubt.
The full-body scanner that images a person’s nude body and the all-body pat-down are the sources of anger expressed by airline passengers. Many airports in the United States have begun using these gross invasions of privacy methods, all as an excuse against terrorism. In essence the ordinary American who travels by airline has become the target instead of the terrorist. This time you have gone too far, Big Brother.
The scanners in use are the same as taking off all one’s cloths. The agents get a complete view of the naked body that leaves nothing to the imagination. It is totally unjustified, and a person has very just rights to objet. No one has a right to gaze upon all God gave a person, not even as a guard against terrorism. There is also and added worry. And that is the danger that later the images will have a far wider audience than ever imagined. Can you visualize the delight on some faces as the naked images are being seen in the back room at one´s self gratification? Over 35,000 courthouse images have been saved by U.S. Marshals. There is no telling what has been done with those in private.
Another added worry is there because the right of refusal is a legal choice. If a passenger rejects the full-body scanner, here comes the “enhanced” pat-down. It is not the gentle frisking of the past. Instead, it is aggressive probing of intimate zones-breasts, buttocks, and genitals in through crotch examination. Both the scanner and the pat-down is a very demeaning experience. It is very humiliating to say the least. It is totally unneeded, and it makes the airplane passenger the humiliated and angry target. The TSA is following the political correctness agenda fostered by Washington politicians, and it is making Americans the target instead of the terrorist. Terrorists do not look like Americans. Americans do not hate America. Islamics hate America. They practice Islam which condones terrorism. And the Islamics are the terrorists, and they aim their terror at America. The TSA should figure that out. Everyone else has.
No one is going to come to the aid of the airline passenger except the airline passenger. They have to keep a large, strong, and constant outcry against scanning and the pat-down procedures of seeing and handling of one’s private parts. Unless the passengers rebel against a degrading procedure and the serious invasion of privacy, the scanners and pat-downs will remain in effect, the TSA wins the game and more warped and ridiculous counterculture thinking will remain in America’s culture. The airline passenger has the power to regain and protect a precious freedom lost: No one has any right to see or touch one’s private area.
R. B.
12-24-10
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¡Felices Pascuas de Resurrección!
Navidad y Año Nuevo 2008
Feliz Navidad y Próspero Año 2008
Calendario 2013
Juan Pablo II
CALENDARIO 2013
Virgen María en el Arte
Calendario 2013
Benedicto XVI
Pascua 2013
Jesucristo El Buen Pastor
feliz día de las madres 2012
feliz día de las madres 2012
DICIEMBRE 2012
DICIEMBRE 2012
NOVIEMBRE 2012
NOVIEMBRE 2012
OCTUBRE 2012
Octubre 2012
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AGOSTO 2012
AGOSTO 2012
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JUNIO 2012
MAYO 2012
MAYO 2012
ABRIL 2012
ABRIL 2012
MARZO 2012
marzo 2012
FEBRERO 2012
FEBRERO 2012
ENERO 2012
enero 2012
Nuestras Actitudes ante la Vida
Actitudes ante la Vida
SEASON OF CHRISTMAS
DECEMBER 25, 2012-JANUARY 6, 2013
¡FELIZ PASCUA 2012!
pascua 2012
Cátedra de San Pedro
St. Peter
14 de Febrero
Día de San Cirilo y San Metodio
Conversión de San Pablo
Francesco Mazzola (1503-1540)
Manifiesto Universitario UAAAN
Documento Firmado y Recibido Enero 2013
Manifiesto Remoción Rector UAAAN
Documento, Enero 2013
Bendición
Feliz Navidad y Ventuoroso Año 2013
happy new year 2012
2012
Feliz Navidad 2011
Venturoso Año 2011
CUADRO 1. SÍNTESIS NEMOTÉCNICA UAAAN 2006-2012
CUADRO 2. SÍNTESIS NEMOTÉCNICA UAAAN 2006-2010
SHORT COMMUNICATION 1 ROGER BEHRA
Fig. 1. Development of Human Being. (Roger Behra, 2007)
CEREMONIA PARA LA PAZ
INVITACIÓN ES.PE.RE.
Cuadro 1.Semillas germinadas y estadísticos descriptivos.
ARCD y JMCD
Cuadro 2. Análisis de varianza para la variable número de semillas germinadas.
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