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“Abraham Lincoln”

Sep
12
2011
Life & Death, Spirituality & Science, War & Peace By Jeff Courter | Comments turned off

After 9/11/11 – Calling on Our Better Angels

A day after the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks – how should we move forward?

Nov
24
2010
Celebrating Life, War & Peace By Jeff Courter | 5 comments

Gratitude & Gettysburg

Ironic, but true – A quick peek at history reveals that the Thanksgiving holiday is deeply linked to war. With our nation engaged in its longest war ever, what can this holiday teach us about freedom – and the struggle to overcome oppression?

Nov
24
2009
Celebrating Life, Spirituality & Science, War & Peace By Jeff Courter | 1 comment

Thanksgiving: A U.S. Priority in Good Times & Bad

Abraham Lincoln proclaimed Thanksgiving a national holiday during America’s darkest days. What should we learn from this lesson?