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Although the underlying blogging software does accommodate multiple languages, it does not include automatic translation. As the blog maintainer, I lack the skills needed to read or write in languages other than English. My nodding acquaintance with other languages simply doesn't extend to a capacity for serious discussion. If you wish to comment, do so in English. If you wish to translate this blog into other languages, the Internet does provide some modest capabilities for that purpose, but you're on your own.
Although services like Blogger and Wordpress.com have many fine features, I have been frustrated by limited access to the code used to implement the software. I happen to be a semi-retired systems engineer, and LAMP software is relatively easy for me to modify and manage. Lack of access to code is, for me, analogous to the frustration an expert mechanic would feel if he or she were to lease, rather than own, a vehicle.
I use Drupal, a relatively advanced content management system that enables efficient blogging, as well as general publishing, social networking and collaboration. I probably use only 10% of its capabilities. Nevertheless, I find that its security features are sufficiently compelling to prefer it to more specialized packages. For further details, visit http://www.drupal.org.
 - "What did you go out to the desert to see--a reed swayed by the wind? Then what did you go out to see? Someone dressed in fine garments? Those who dress luxuriously and live sumptuously are found in royal palaces. Then what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet. This is the one about whom scripture says: 'Behold, I am sending my messenger ahead of you, he will prepare your way before you.' I tell you, among those born of women, no one is greater than John; yet the least in the kingdom of God is greater than he."
- Jesus, commenting on John the Baptist — Luke 7:24b-28, NAB
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- If any man shall say unto you, Lo, here is Christ, or there; believe it not. For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect. Behold, I have told you before. Wherefore if they shall say unto you, Behold, he is in the desert; go not forth: behold, he is in the secret chambers; believe it not. For as the lightning cometh out of the east, and shineth even unto the west; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be. For wheresoever the carcase is, there will the eagles be gathered together.
- Jesus commenting on the perennial project of evil to co-opt the good — Matthew 24:23-28, KJV
Come now, let us reason together, says the LORD: though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall become like wool. If you are willing and obedient, you shall eat the good of the land; But if you refuse and rebel, you shall be devoured by the sword; for the mouth of the LORD has spoken.- [Isaiah 1:18-20]
We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak, and not to please ourselves; let each of us please his neighbor for his good, to edify him. For Christ did not please himself; but, as it is written, "The reproaches of those who reproached thee fell on me." For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that by steadfastness and by the encouragement of the scriptures we might have hope. May the God of steadfastness and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus, that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Welcome one another, therefore, as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God.- [Romans 15:1-7]
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