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TODAY'S DIALOGUE - January 23, 2003
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Actor Questions Bush's Manhood for Opposing Abortion - CNSNews.com
(Editor's note: Contains language that some readers may find objectionable.)
Oscar nominated actor Ed Harris told a crowd of abortion rights activists in Washington Tuesday night that Bush failed to meet the criteria for the "definition of a man" because of his failure to support abortion rights.

• What is your criteria for the definition of a real man? Do you think it is difficult to be a real man in this day and age? Explain. What are some things that make it difficult to be a real man?
  
  
• What are some great examples of real men? What movies have you seen that depicts a real man?
  
  
• What do you think is the best way for a boy to learn what it means to be a man? If you could tell your son about what it takes to be a man, what would you say and how would you present it?
  
  
• What are some characteristics of a real man come from the Bible? 1 Corinthians 9:25-27 (self-control); 14:20 (understanding); 2 Samuel 10:11-12 (courage); 2 Timothy 2:3-5 (endurance in hardship).
  
  
• What are some good examples of real men in the Bible? Caleb - Numbers 13:30; Joshua - Joshua 1:1-11; Jonathan - 1 Samuel 14:1, 6-14; Daniel - Daniel 6:1-28.

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SIDE ORDERS - other news

New poll shows tilt to protect unborn - Washington Times
Nearly 70 percent of Americans say they favor "restoring legal protection for unborn children," according to a new poll that pro-life groups say shows public opinion is swinging their way on the abortion issue.

Board Votes to Close Sacramento High School - KXTV
No decision was made on a controversial proposal by former NBA player Kevin Johnson, who has put together a plan to reopen Sacramento High as a charter school which would be operated by the non-profit St. Hope Corporation. Johnson has obtained $2.7 million in grant money to study and run Sacramento High.

Educators ask whether band is too stressful -
Whether band directors are overworking their students is one of the questions members of the University Interscholastic League and Texas Music Educators Association plan to discuss during a meeting today in Austin.

What a hoot! Experts fooled by fake owl - Associated Press
"And he said, 'I just wanted to let you know I'm going to be out front trying to catch this injured owl,' " Andersen said. "I just broke out laughing. I told him it was a fake owl."

Barbie dolls out advice for kids - Reuters
Barbie, that doll of many careers, now dispenses phone advice for young fans struggling with pint-sized tribulations -- an upcoming spelling test, bedtime woes or a pesky little sister.

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LEFTOVERS - previous dialogues

Wednesday - January 22, 2003

Who is 'Jane Roe'?

Tuesday - January 21, 2003

As Roe vs. Wade Turns 30, Ruling’s Future Is Unsure

Monday - January 20, 2003

Heaton walks out of music awards show because of lewd tone

Friday - January 17, 2003

• A Hummer-dinger
• Cash-poor police to get cars that carry ads

Wednesday - January 15, 2003

Criminals keep getting younger and younger

Monday - January 13, 2003

School violence hits lower grades

Monday - December 16, 2002

Believe the hype: LeBron better than advertised

Wednesday - December 11, 2002

Two Third-Graders Arrested For Marijuana Possession

Wednesday - December 4, 2002

Surprisingly Few Adults Outside of Christianity Have Positive Views of Christians

Monday - December 2, 2002

Choosing Virginity

 

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