Charlie Van Dyke
Gay Marriage
Posted February 8, 2012 by Charlie Van Dyke in Town Square
The recent decision in California that declares Proposition 8 unconstitutional (in a ruling quite specific to California), brings back to the conversation the issue of gay marriage.

Currently, 8 states now allow gay marriage: California (if Prop 8 remains unconstitutional), Connecticut, Iowa, Vermont, New Hampshire, New York, Massechusetts, Washin... read more
Charlie Van Dyke
Animal Afterlife
Posted January 31, 2012 by Charlie Van Dyke in Town Square
Chloe died yesterday morning. Chloe was a 12 year old Golden. We were having coffee together in the morning, as usual. She was laying by my feet, as usual. At a point, I noticed her breathing change. She died within 30 minutes. She looked up at me and my wife during the morning. As the transition began, she still responded until about the last 10 m... read more
Charlie Van Dyke
Religious Liberty
Posted January 28, 2012 by Charlie Van Dyke in Town Square
Michael Clancy reports in The Arizona Republic that a handful of Roman Catholic bishops are at odds with the Obama administration "over new rules forcing employers to include access to contraceptives and sterilazation procedures in health-insurance coverage." The bishops claim this is a blow to religious liberty. Phoenix bishop Thomas Olmsted state... read more
Charlie Van Dyke
Here in the United States, it is an election year. Major issues include the economy and job growth.

Issues have arisen around the spiritual beliefs and moral character of some candidates.

So, the Town Square question: Are issues of spiritual position and moral character important or is it just about finding the best person to address the pressing... read more
Charlie Van Dyke
New Year...Fresh Start
Posted December 31, 2011 by Charlie Van Dyke in Town Square
2011...keep it or toss it? For some, 2011 was a difficult year. For others, it was a year of growth. The economy, world unrest, unemployment and other issues were large in 2011. For some the burdens were great. Others found ways to remain optimistic and expand through the year.

Would you like another year like 2011 or are you eager for a new begi... read more
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