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Category Archives: Christianity
Doesn’t Louisiana have enough on its plate?
I’m not sure this school board in Louisiana has thought this through. Benton said that under provisions of the Science Education Act enacted last year by the Louisiana Legislature, schools can present what she termed “critical thinking and creationism” in … Continue reading
Teetering on the verge of schism
Lots of folks have been predicting a split between the traditionalist and the “mainstream” members of the Church of England. One certainly cannot call them “progressives” even though the “traditionalists” would argue that they are in the mainstream. From my … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, Churches, Religion Blog
Tagged Church of England, schism, women bishops
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Could Francis make a Middle East comeback?
So many links! So little time! This is from December, 2009, but still relevant. Where are the King’s? The Gandhi’s? The St. Francis’? St. Francis? Yes. I haven’t read the book yet, but it’s on my list, Paul Moses’ book, … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, Islam, Religion Blog
Tagged Obama, St. Francis, Sultan al-Kamil
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Air Force adds paganism to the list
Well, I’d rather have them do this than be guilty of the intense Christian proselytizing they were doing.
Posted in Christianity, Church and State, Paganism, Religion Blog
Tagged Paganism, US Air Force
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Other Christians
I just answered a Twitter poll about religious identity. It’s no secret that I’m a Christian. And many of you know I’m an Episcopalian. I’ve found recently that when I get worked up over an issue, it’s best to “write … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, Churches, Religion Blog, Religious Belief
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What’s in a name?
I want to say this is “stunning” news, but given the state of things in the world, sadly, it was to be expected. There were protests in Malaysia yesterday and four arson attacks on Christian churches, apparently provoked by a … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, Church and State, Islam, Religion Blog
Tagged Allah, Kuala Lumpur
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Where’s the gardener?
Anthony Gottlieb,writing in the online journal More Intelligent Life takes a look back at philosopher John Wisdom’s parable and an examination of the meaningfulness of statements about God. The parable went like this. “Two people return to their long neglected … Continue reading
The end is near
Forget about 2012. “That date has not one stitch of biblical authority,” Camping says from the Oakland office where he runs Family Radio, an evangelical station that reaches listeners around the world. “It’s like a fairy tale.” The real date … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, Religion Blog, Religious Belief
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The law of unintended consequences
The Washington Post’s George Will has an op-ed today entitled “Rome’s call: ‘Come on over‘”. In it he warns us with far more subtle terms than he usually. I should take back the “us” since I’m not a Roman Catholic. … Continue reading
Mennonites in Mexico
I heard this segment on Public Radio International’sThe World this afternoon. Mexico is the last place I think of when I hear the word “Mennonite”. You can read more about the religion here. We do have a Gator connection, though. … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, Religion Blog, Religious Belief, Violence
Tagged Mennonites, Mexico
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