On yesterday’s post, one person commented that ethics change over time. That is true and not necessarily a bad thing. For instance, let me give you a simple example. What we call ballroom dancing was also called “round dancing” in the 19th century. … [Continue reading]
I am not a 1960’s person anymore
I read an article on CNN that reminded me of history. I had forgotten some of these facts, but I remembered them when I read the article. In reading these facts, I realized that I no longer agreed with Christian thought of the early 1970’s. This … [Continue reading]
Jewish morning & evening prayer, the Aleinu
The prayer Aleinu (“It is our duty to praise”) is the closing prayer of the morning, afternoon and evening service among observant Jews. It is our duty to praise the Master of all, to acclaim the greatness of the One who forms all creation. For … [Continue reading]
One more reason why I could not be a Tea Party affiliated Christian
From an evangelical website, the story was written by an Evangelical Lutheran pastor: How dysfunctional is Congress? It has been 18 months since Pope Francis became the Holy Father, and some thought it might be a good idea for U.S. lawmakers to … [Continue reading]
Absence of proof
Recently, on another forum, a person posted asking whether anyone could provide evidence leading to proof of the existence of a spiritual force in their life. I answered the following: The problem with your question is in the word proof. I do not … [Continue reading]
Ongoing Christian persecution
From The Independent in England: Most people in the West would be surprised by the answer to the question: who are the most persecuted people in the world? According to the International Society for Human Rights, a secular group with members in 38 … [Continue reading]
Antiochian statement on the Middle East
The Patriarchate of Antioch issued the statement below on 23 July 2014. It is an important statement by one of the major Christian bodies in the Middle East. They have to live with the consequences of various international decisions. Statement from … [Continue reading]
Woo hoo a fun run!
If you click on the picture above, it will take you to a store where you can buy a “Mordor Fun Run” t-shirt. It is absolutely true that “One does not simply walk into Mordor.” But, why walk when you can run? Imagine running through the startling … [Continue reading]
Still no immigration bill
As Fox News, along with other news outlets, is reporting, the House yesterday fell—yet again—into disorder as Tea Party Republicans rebelled one more time against their own leadership on the immigration issue. Fortunately, both the Veterans Affairs … [Continue reading]
Israel, Palestinians, and Christians
The comic above has a good point. Currently, there are people being killed in both Israel and the Gaza strip. Both sides have claims that have a certain justification for them. For Israel to exist, one has to say that Israel was justified in forcibly … [Continue reading]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 47
- 48
- 49
- 50
- 51
- …
- 219
- Next Page »
