At th V. Tech Convocation, a Muslim , a Buddhist, a Jew, and a Christian cleric all spoke. The Muslim drew attention to Allah and … Dang the ChristianRead more
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Sex Offenders
Okay if theology doesn’t generate conversation, perhaps this will. Why are we as a society so concerned and strict about those who commit sexually orientated … Sex OffendersRead more
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Cross is Forensic, Easter is Resurrection
This post is admittedly a fusion of my meditations walking through Holy Week and my recent thinking and reading about the meaning of those events … Cross is Forensic, Easter is ResurrectionRead more
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Who decides when you die?
What do the scriptures say? Does God decide? This is what you often here when an older person dies or especially when a young person … Who decides when you die?Read more
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More Services=More Jesus?
I am not sure when the tradition started (although I suppose it was an extension of Ash Wednesday services), but most Lutheran churches have Midweek … More Services=More Jesus?Read more
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The Secret…
I don’t want to spoil it for those who want to spend twenty bucks on the movie or the book…okay maybe I do. If you … The Secret…Read more
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Ossuaries And Faith?
James, son of Joseph, Brother of Jesus. When this inscription was found on an ossuary not long ago, Christians rallied. “Look,” they said. “Proof that … Ossuaries And Faith?Read more
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Circumcision and Baptism: An Apologetic
It is a divide in the western church as deep as they come. Baptize infants or not? We all know that there are no scriptures … Circumcision and Baptism: An ApologeticRead more
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Anna and the Maury Show
So I watch the news and I keep thinking. Why all the trials, legal wrangling, and international disputes over the paternity of Anna Nicole Smith’s … Anna and the Maury ShowRead more
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Small Groups: Substitute for family groups?
So here is my question? We all know that for some time, and still to this day the in thing to do is foster small … Small Groups: Substitute for family groups?Read more