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A Note on the Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard

Byhenry March 5, 2020

I had occasion to discuss this passage a couple of days ago, and it reminded me of many discussions I have had regarding this parable. (It’s Matthew 20:1-16, by the way.) This is a short note and not an extended discussion. The most common response I hear to this is that it isn’t fair. My…

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Ezekiel and the Bones

Byhenry March 19, 2020

The lectionary readings called my attention to Ezekiel 37:1-14. I love the story, not to mention the song. So how about the song? There’s a specific point I want to call attention to. Notice how God provides Ezekiel with very specific instructions as to what to prophecy, first in verses 4-6, and then following up…

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Creation and Evolution Summer Camps

Byhenry July 16, 2006

Summer camps to indoctrinate children on creationism? Look at this article: Beliefwatch: Camping. I certainly have no objection to churches teaching their beliefs at summer camp, and I congratulate the Unitarian-Universalist church on having a camp on discoveries in science. What I sincerely wish we would see would be a Christian camp that would teach…

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Balancing Old and New

Byhenry March 19, 2006

My wife and I often approach things differently. I know that’s a really shocking admission, likely to stun our family, friends, and neighbors. 🙂 We even like different styles of worship services. She tends to embrace new things quickly. I’m rather conservative. I can be persuaded, but you need to prepare a good case first!…

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Updating the Grudem Interview and Discussion

Byhenry December 9, 2006

Since I previously posted on the interview that Adrian Warnock is conducting with Wayne Grudem, I thought it would be a good idea to update. There are two more entries of interest: Part Four – Ethical Trajectories, Feminism, and HomosexualityI’m afraid the argument here that stands out is that feminism, and the arguments used by…