Thursday, April 13, 2006

News Roundup


Fortune explores who is responsible for the extremely high gas prices that might reach $3/gallon this summer. The article argues that America's problems goes deeper than the money-greedy Big Oil companies; it points some of the blame on consumers for a lack of conservation efforts and driving those smack-daddy SUVs. (article here)

Another person dies after riding the famed Mission:Space ride at Disney World. I don't know about you, but I would love to go try out that ride! This could either be good or bad PR for Disney. Thrill-seekers would definitely like to take on this ride. The first death was a result of a heart condition (that kid shouldn't have been on the ride to begin with); no more information has been released on this second person. (story here)

The Christian faith continues to appear darker to non-believers after the University of the Cumberlands kicked out a gay student. I am a Christian, and I think that homosexuality is sinful. I, however, believe that this kid was not treated in a Christ-like manner. We should show this student how we love and care for his soul despite his sin; this university showed only hate with their actions, which is definitely not a principle of Christ. Should we deny people opportunities for not believing in our faith? I don't think Jesus intended for us to act that way. (more here)

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