Yesterday I stated my disagreement with Young Earth Creationism (YEC). Today, I saw the comic above and it made me laugh. But, the comic also makes a good point. Many Christians are afraid to answer the question of whether they believe in Young Earth … [Continue reading]
When even known Christians have problems with YEC
YEC stands for Young Earth Creationism. It is the belief that the Earth (and the Universe) were created in six (6) twenty-four hour days. It also believes that the Creation is between 5,700 to 10,000 years old. Proponents do not simply argue that … [Continue reading]
For theologically inclined gamers and cosplayers
The above comic comes from http://www.pvponline.com. If you need to have it explained to you, you are no gamer. But, in the last panel, there is an interesting bit of theology that slips in. Among some few (not many) American Evangelicals, there is a … [Continue reading]
The Church and weapons
A Roman Catholic Priest, an Eastern Orthodox Priest, a Protestant Pastor, and two Jewish Rabbis were blessing weapons. Does that sound like the beginning of a joke? But, see the images above for an example of each of them. But, wait, OK, … [Continue reading]
Just meet me when …
I am a science fiction and fantasy fan, along with being an animé fan. In fact currently I am reading/listening (audiobook) a steampunk book set in Victorian England. Well, I should say anchored in Victorian England, but there is some travel … [Continue reading]
Real Orthodox Men
Real Orthodox men do not wear cologne. They smell of incense. Real Orthodox men do not need to do “crunches” for their abs. Lenten prostrations are all they need. Real Orthodox men are not worried about being fat. One hundred fifty days a … [Continue reading]
A proud moderate
"We are hungry for leaders who can say we need both anti-discrimination laws as well as laws to protect people’s religious freedom -- and who make the argument that those don’t have to be mutually exclusive values. In fact, they go together, ..." … [Continue reading]
For those of you celebrating Easter this coming Sunday
Yes, the Simpsons actually had the Orthodox Church in one of their episodes. And, they actually had it correct that year. This year is just like the year on which the Simpsons showed that particular episode. The West and a couple of the … [Continue reading]
What is left for conservative progressive Christians? – LGBTQ
A sea change has taken place in the last 96 hours. After Indiana passed the religious freedom bill and known conservative organizations such as Wal-Mart and NASCAR objected, it is clear that a sea change has taken place. It is clear that gay … [Continue reading]
Animé and culture
I am an avowed fan of animé. I enjoy watching it. And, yes, I have become quite used to the big-eyed look that is common to the genre. Frankly, it is quite fun to relax with an afternoon of animé in Japanese with subtitles. You see, I like … [Continue reading]
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