Archive for July, 2009
Ecco Homo Echoes Paul
Michael has made several posts lately that has caused some stir in the blogosphere. In his latest, he is likely to cause a tad bit more. What I mean is this: It is often easier to judge one’s actions than his or her thoughts. The former is easier to see. In the same way, it […]
In: Debate/Discussion, Godhead · Tagged with: christology, diety of Christ, early jewish monotheism, Genitive, Jesus Christ, monotheism, Nicea, Paul, The One True God, trinitarianism
IRS – Finally – Investigating Pastor Star R. Scott
I have good news to share with those of you out there that have been affected by Pastor Star R. Scott – he’s being investigated by the Internal Revenue Service.
In: Religious News · Tagged with: apostles, assemblies of God, calvary temple, cult, megachurch, pastor, pastor star r scott, pastors, Star R. Scott
More Thoughts on Praying for the Dead
Remember this conversation? Well TC opined as well here. On his site is the majority of the discussion, by the way, so read some of his comments. Further, another blogger has shared his opinions as well.
In: New Testament · Tagged with: apostle paul, catholicism, death, God, intercessory prayer, praying for the dead, religion, rome, saints
A Different Look at Pastors
I have been a sellout. A pimp, if you will. Not on purpose. It is easy to justify our lack of courage when confronted with difficult issues. I try to faithfully deliver the mail as the Lord hands it to me, but I have been negligent by eating the crust out of fear of spoiling […]
In: Debate/Discussion · Tagged with: God, pastors, religion
When Homosexuality hits Home
Frankly, we have a bad reputation when it comes to confronting those things which we believe are sin. I have seen people react badly – myself included – when told a family member is gay, and I have seen people react by not reacting. I know someone who has been asked, when speaking to someone […]
In: Homosexuality · Tagged with: gay children, gay rights, God, help, homosexuals, hurt, life, love, religion, sin
Time with Nehemiah – Subterfuge and Completion
Nehemiah was fresh off the conflict from within the City, now he had to face the conflict from without. As the last bricks were being laid, the enemies round about Jerusalem began to conspire to create problems. All work must be stopped for the good of the enemy!
In: Nehemiah · Tagged with: bible, blessings, God, help, jerusalem, Old Testament, prayer, rebuilding the walls of jerusalem, redemption, religion, sin, slavery, unity, usury, walled city, wealth
Rorschach and Wikipedia – What do you see?
Psychologists are going crazy over the publication on Wikipedia of the Rorschach plates – commonly used to decide if a person might be experiencing some ‘abnormal tendencies’. Publication is possible because the plates are over 90 years old, meaning that they have no copyright protection. Not only are the plates published, but so are the […]
In: Technology · Tagged with: copyright, psychologists, psychology, rorschach test, rorschach wikipedia, wikipedia
