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The Bible

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The Bible says it, but that doesn't settle it.
Journal

The Bible says it, but that doesn't settle it.

It happens far too often. It happens in sermons broadcast around the globe. It happens in political speeches. It happens behind closed doors where pastors reprimand congregants. It happened to me just a few weeks ago. I heard someone say (and I'm paraphrasing): "But the Bible says
04 Oct 2015 6 min read
On Books & Writing

Who was Noah's wife? (If you answer "Joan," you're wrong.)

Americans sure love to talk about religion. And many are riled about about whether or not they think the U.S. is, or should be, a "Christian nation." If they knew what they were talking about, they might even make a difference. How many of those in the
28 Sep 2010 1 min read
Response

Are You Biblically Illiterate? (Research Says You Are.)

Name the ten commandments. No, really... pause for a moment, turn away from the computer, and jot down all ten. Got 'em? Good. Okay, now name the twelve disciples. How about the Beatitudes? Know the location of Paul's famously beautiful chapter about love and all of its
20 Apr 2007 2 min read
On Songs & Albums

Rolling Stone rolls over -- takes Bible ad.

See my earlier post... ...and then check out this rather spectacular “correction.”
25 Jan 2005
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