Random links of interest, concern or curiosity from the past week or so, that deserve at least a SHORT mention:

 
God Didn’t Make Our Bodies Only for Sex ~ Considering a richer, more holistic approach to chastity. From her-meneutics – Christianity Today.
 
U.S. Muslims suddenly come to Jesus’ defense ~ [Over disgusting Saturday Night Live skit.] Now there’s a first.
 
Indian Mascots: Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe supports appropriate use of Warriors, Indians, Braves ~ [Michigan] Can’t understand why this is such cultural crusade for the progressives anyway. (In this case, the MI Dept. of Civil Rights is “complaining.”) Athletic teams at all levels chose their names for inspiration – not defamation. Why is that “offensive”?
 
Heterosexuals Need Not Apply: DOD Extends Benefits Only to Gay Unmarried ‘Partners’ ~ If you’re a gay in the military, not only is that A-OK now – you’re actually extra-special ~

Among the benefits that DOD will now give to same-sex “domestic partners” but not heterosexual domestic partners are: joint duty assignments, legal assistance, disability and death compensation, child care, space-available travel on DOD aircraft, payments to missing persons, commissary privileges, exchange privileges, welfare and recreation programs, emergency leave, and youth programs.

 
Shut Up or I’ll Kill You ~ Excellent article by Michael Ledeen at PJ Media.
“It’s worth reminding ourselves that free speech around the world is still a rarity, and seems to be becoming even rarer.”
 
World’s largest panoramic images captures London at its best ~ Very cool
Tip: Use your mouse pointer to move up & down and side-to-side; scroll to zoom in an out. Watch out for vertigo!