There are two news stories of particular interest to me lately. First, and most importantly, is the end of the Iraq War. I was thinking about the day that sparked this long journey in American and world history. How many times have you asked or were asked, “Where were you on 9/11?” Whether you agree with it or not, the “War in Iraq” is a significant event and will be a topic of conversation for years to come. You can read BBC’s full article on the subject here.

The next story is the death of Christopher Hitchens, a famous author, journalist, and proponent of what is now known as the “New Atheism”. Although he has written extensively, his most well known book is entitled God is Not Great. He, along with many others including Richard Dawkins, write and speak extensively against the existence of God. Many proponents of the movement caused quite a rile in Christian circles. However, I find tremendous value in such men and women. They provide a new and fresh perspective on important matters, forcing me to reevaluate my position and stance on various subjects. If you would like to read an interesting article by Doug Wilson, featured in Christianity Today, here is the link.

What caught your eye in the news recently?