Below is a follow-up email that I sent. Obviously, I have taken out any personal notes and simply put in the meat of the ongoing discussion. ==== I have been enjoying the discussion on Sola Fide immensely. It has been very exciting to be able to review theology on this subject, particularly since it has […]
Salvation, Justification, Works 01
Below is something I posted on another blog. It is in the middle of the conversation between various bloggers, but I think it expresses something of my thoughts. ==== Joe M made a good point. There are enough Scriptures in the New Testament, including from Jesus himself, that point to judgment including a behavioral component […]
National crime and prison policies are failures, part 05
There is not really much said about crime and punishment in the New Testament that can guide the Christian who wishes to set governmental policy for criminals. This is because the apostles and disciples were outside the governmental system, and only saw it defendants. In passing, this is why we have to be careful about […]
New voting trend?
Nudists seek clothing-optional voting Published: Oct. 31, 2008 at 11:50 PM LAND O’ LAKES, Fla., Oct. 31 (UPI) — Residents of the clothing-optional Caliente Resorts in Land O’ Lakes, Fla., said they are lobbying to create the first clothing-optional U.S. polling place.Caliente spokeswoman Angye Fox said the resort wants to make it easier for the […]
Saints for 12 November
You may not know that for the Eastern Orthodox the day begins at sunset rather than at midnight. This means that as I am writing this, it is already 12 November for us, at least liturgically. In practice, of course, we observe the days as this culture prefers it, starting at midnight. But, when we […]
Sockem rockem monks
The previous post was the story of the fighting monks of Jerusalem. If you go on YouTube, you can, unfortunately, find a recording of the actual fight. Needless to say, this certainly gives a black eye to the reputation of the Eastern Orthodox. However, this also gives a very graphic demonstration of a fact that […]
Fighting monks
Monks brawl at Christian holy site in Jerusalem By MATTI FRIEDMAN Associated Press Writer Israeli police rushed into one of Christianity’s holiest churches Sunday and arrested two clergyman after an argument between monks erupted into a brawl next to the site of Jesus’ tomb. The clash between Armenian and Greek Orthodox monks broke out in […]
More suffragette tidbits
For those of you who are interested, here is another small list of suffragist tidbits. 1. The first legal woman voter in Colonial America was Lydia Chapin. She was granted the right to vote at a town meeting in Uxbridge, Massachussetts, in 1756. 2. In 1869 the National Woman Suffrage Association was formed by Susan […]
Sarah Palin redux
There are times when I have to fight certain smug feelings that come over me. This is one of those times, and it has to do with Gov. Sarah Palin. During the campaign, there were criticisms of Gov. Sarah Palin that were truly sexist. Does her hairdo really matter? Does her pregnant daughter mean that […]
America remains socially moderate
I voted for Obama. It is instructive to see how people voted on social issues. At this time of the morning, gay marriage has been turned down in several states and looks to actually be turned down in California by a slim majority. Gay adoption has been turned down in one state. All anti-abortion related […]
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