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Sorrow Like My Sorrow – Lamentations 1:12
Can we really understand the suffering of another person or they ours?
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What Is Biblical Literacy?
We complain about it, write about it, claim it’s important or even critical, design programs to create it, but what is it? I don’t mean that none of us know what we mean when we say “biblically literate” or “biblically illiterate,” but do we all mean the same thing? I don’t think we do, and…
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Fences: Mending or Rending
The following is a sermon I presented at the Unitarian-Universalist Church of Pensacola on September 11,2005 and originally posted here on September 13, 2005. I’m reposting it because when I went to look for it, I found that the original post had somehow been truncated, and also because there is a one word at a…
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Experiencing the (Baptism of the) Holy Spirit
This is a topic where I tend to make just about everyone uncomfortable. Long time readers may recall a previous discussion of speaking in tongues, and my own experience of it. Those who expect me to be intellectually oriented and rational are uncomfortable with mystical experiences, and many who are comfortable with the mystical experiences…
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John Hobbins Leaves Complegalitarian
Please don’t take the title here as some sort of rejoicing from either side. John gives his reasons here in a very thoughtful post. There are two reasons I want to respond with a full post. First, his reasons are worth reading and considering, even though ultimately I will continue to fall afoul of some…
When in Doubt, Check it Out
You know when you get those feelings, like boot camps will reduce juvenile crime, drug raids reduce drug use, or the comments are slowing down on your blog? Do as David Ker did, and find out if you’re right! (Note to David: I absolutely couldn’t resist posting this. I tried. Really!)
Free Speech Means Freedom NOT to Speak
There’s been a great deal of discussion amongst conservatives about the potential revival of the fairness doctrine, and some action on the left in hope of actually reviving it. I regard the fairness doctrine as a thoroughly reprehensible idea. I did not support it while it was still in existence and I hope it doesn’t…
A: Because obviously what Jesus would do is shoot them
Q: Why did the Arkansas house pass this bill?
Christian Carnival CCLXIII Posted
… at The Evangelical Ecologist.
I Wanted to Post Something about the Search for the Ark
… but the Internet Monk already did it and did it better. That’s Noah’s ark, by the way, not the Ark of the Covenant.
Commending Chuck Grassley
… for his response to Larry Flynt.
How to Keep Religion in the Public Square
Every so often there’s another outburst of complaints about how religion is being suppressed in this country, and how it no longer has its place in the public square. And there are the occasional really silly incidents that actually support such a claim. I note, for example, that our local public library here in Pensacola,…
Do Scientists Promote Darwinism?
Not according to Steve Matheson of Quintessence of Dust, who did some empirical research on the matter!
20 Things to Doubt
A few days ago, the Internet Monk was believing (and not believing) things, and today Moderate Christian Blogroll member SHARP IRON is doubting 20 things. Do you agree with his list?
What I Want in a Stimulus Package
It is interesting to see what is regarded as spending for stimulus, and how this is debated. I’m afraid I don’t give the Democrats too many points for putting it together, and the Republicans really haven’t done all that much about tearing it apart. Since I’ve complained about it a bit, I thought I’d give…
The Opening of ID Season
Intelligent Design, that is, in the Florida Legislature. Early details on the Florida Citizens for Science Blog.
Isaiah 40:25 – The Trouble with Talking about God
Isaiah 40:25 asks us to consider who might be comparable with God, and who might be considered his equal. Now we normally use this passage to talk about God’s great power and how he is unique, the creator, someone greater than anyone we know. And there’s nothing wrong with that. But when I think of…
Bipartisan Dialog is Messy
As readers of this blog already know I have mixed feelings about the current stimulus bill, but I think most of the discussion on the progress of the bill is measured against a wrong standard. Despite complaints to the contrary, President Obama has taken a bipartisan approach to formulating this bill. There are Republican ideas…
Mark 1:34 – Silencing Truth-Telling Demons
One of the fascinating themes of the gospel of Mark is the interaction between Jesus and the demons. There are many surprising things, but one of these is that the demons react to Jesus just because he shows up. Another is that one of the things the demons want to do is identify Jesus. Why…
When Strategies Change Hands
I was just watching Chris Matthews on Hardball who is quite upset about the 60% requirement for a Senate cloture vote because it prevents an up-and-down vote on the stimulus package. I seem to recall Democratic outrage at the “nuclear option” which would have removed that requirement for certain types of votes on judicial nominations….
Debunking Flood Geology
This video from AIG Busted is informative, humorous, and quite sarcastic. Hat Tip: Exploring Our Matrix.
Reviews Posted on Two Books from Tyndale
These reviews are on the New Life Application Bible Studies volume on Acts, and the 24/7 Chronological Study Bible. Both of these are excellent resources for particular needs in Bible Study.
The 24/7 One Year Chronological Bible
The greatest difficulty I have in reviewing this Bible edition is distinguishing between what interests me and what might be helpful for people who are wanting to put more spark in their Bible study. 24/7: A One Year Chronological Bible from Tyndale House is directed at a particular purpose, and it fulfills that purpose quite…
Christian Carnival CCLXII
Welcome to Christian Carnival CCLXII. I could always call this the “I’m too tired to think of a theme” edition, but I’m really just presenting the posts in order this time. There are several really good ones, so check them out. GP presents The Circle of Life « Manely Montana posted at Manely Montana, saying,…
The Internet Monk is Believing Stuff
… and not believing other stuff. I found his whole list pretty interesting and thought provoking. Check it out!
Epiphany 5B Preliminary Thoughts
In trying to write these lectionary notes I have found that it is so much easier to get notes into my Bible margin, or on sticky notes marking the pages as I read, than it is to write them up for others. I hope some of you will be patient enough to stick with me…
Christian Carnival by Tonight
I’m going to be posting it some time in the evening. Thanks for all your submissions!
Review – Life Application Bible Studies: Acts
I’ve had this booklet for some time and have been intending to review it. Procrastination works, however, so it hasn’t risen to the top of the pile of things to write about until now. That’s not because it isn’t interesting or useful–not at all! In fact, this book falls right into the center of my…