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Posted by admin | Apr 30th, 2009
The Bible Slam: Genesis Chapter 6
By this chapter, God is angry with all that has been created and decides to wipe out all living things — including birds, animals, bugs, reptiles and humans — with a flood. Prior to this decision, we are told that giants are roaming around on the earth and the "sons of God" are mating with the "daughters of men" to create renowned, mighty men (called heroes in some translations)....
Posted by God Discussion Reporter | Apr 30th, 2009
Agnostic A. J. Jacobs Talks About His Year of Living Biblically
From Ted.com comes a video of A. J. Jacobs, who spoke about his year in which he lived biblically, following the rules in the Bible as literally as possible. Jacobs is an author, philosopher, prankster and journalist.
Jacobs grew up with no religion at all, but feels that religion is one of the most defining issues of our time. He is concerned about the rise of Christian fundamentalism and the people...
Posted by God Discussion Reporter | Apr 30th, 2009
Christian Fundamentalist News Roundup
"Everyone but Christians understands that Jesus was nonviolent."- Gandhi
In Failures of Intelligence has reaped the Militarization of Christianity, the Palestinian Review writes a scathing review of fundamentalist Christianity's presence in the U.S. military.
There's still no official invitation from the White House to James and Shirley Dobson for the National Day of Prayer, Fox News reports....
Posted by God Discussion Reporter | Apr 30th, 2009
Churches Decide to "Go Green"
Across faiths, religious groups are looking to build environmentally friendly spaces, like this synagogue in Evanston, Illinois.
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The Pope Expresses Sorrow Over Residential School Abuses
The Pope expressed "sorrow" for Catholic abuse of aboriginals who were forced to attend Canadian residential schools. The last of the residential schools closed in 1980. First nation groups across Canada have been fighting for recognition and an apology, so the Pope's comments have satisfied these groups.
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The Year of Living Biblically – One Mans Humble Quest to Follow the Bible as Literally as Possible
The Year of Living Biblically One Mans Humble Quest to Follow the Bible as Literally as Possible
From the bestselling author of The Know-It-All comes a fascinating and timely exploration of religion and the Bible.
Raised in a secular family but increasingly interested in the relevance of faith in our modern world, A.J. Jacobs decides to dive in headfirst and attempt...
Posted by admin | Apr 30th, 2009
Contemporary Arab Thought – Studies in Post 1967 Arab Intellectual History
Contemporary Arab Thought Studies in Post 1967 Arab Intellectual History
'Contemporary Arab Thought' is a complex term, encompassing a constellation of social, political, religious and ideological ideas that have evolved over the past two hundred years – ideas that represent the leading positions of the social classes in modern and contemporary Arab...
Posted by admin | Apr 30th, 2009
The Purpose Driven Life – What on Earth Am I Here For?
The Purpose Driven Life What on Earth Am I Here For Purpose Driven Life The
Now in trade paperback — The Purpose Driven ® Life. With over 20 million copies sold worldwide, Rick Warren's #1 New York Times bestseller guides you on a personal forty-day spiritual journey of discovery in search of answers to life's most important question: What on...
Posted by admin | Apr 30th, 2009
Thousands not Billions – Challenging the Icon of Evolution – Questioning the Age of the Earth
Thousands not Billions Challenging the Icon of Evolution Questioning the Age of the Earth
• Destroys one of the major barriers for faith seekers: alleged long ages for the earth • Provides scientific evidences that correlate to biblical history and time-lines • Can be used as an apologetic; many shun the faith because of alleged scientific "facts" • A sensational...
Posted by admin | Apr 29th, 2009
The Bible Slam: Genesis Chapter 5
In this chapter, we have the genealogy of Adam all the way through Noah's three sons, who he fathered when he was 500 years old and who were apparently all born in the same year. We are introduced to the mysterious Enoch, who did not die but was "taken by God" when he was 365 years old.
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Posted by God Discussion Reporter | Apr 29th, 2009
A Fascinating Look at Right Wing America
In February 2009, HBO aired RIGHT AMERICA: FEELING WRONGED – SOME VOICES FROM THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL in which Alexandra Pelosi shows a country at war with itself over the religious and cultural identities that define America. Many of those interviewed felt that their views on issues such as gun control, abortion rights, religion and gay rights were subject to media bias.
On February 13, 2009, Rachel Maddow...
Posted by God Discussion Reporter | Apr 29th, 2009
Pope Demands "Serious Soul Searching" for Shoddy Construction
Pope Benedict embraced the survivors of Italy's deadly earthquake as he walked through their muddy tent camp and demanded "serious soul-searching" from those responsible for the shoddy construction blamed for many of the 296 deaths.
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Posted by God Discussion Reporter | Apr 29th, 2009
"Satanic" Resolution Rejected by Utah County GOP
Delegates to the Utah County Republican convention defeated a resolution which basically blamed Satan for the GOP's string of losses.
Donald Meyers of the Salt Lake City Tribune reports that:
Don Larsen, a Springville delegate, offered the resolution, titled "Resolution opposing the Hate America anti-Christian Open Borders cabal," warning delegates that an "invisible government" comprised...
Posted by God Discussion Reporter | Apr 29th, 2009
Doing Good Works in Cyprus
An Orthodox priest on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus looks after women who enter the country on so called 'artist' visas and end up working as prostitutes. Over the past five years he has provided more than 300 women with accommodation and medical help.
Trafficking of women on the island continues to be a problem. Pimps on the island have put a 15,000 Euro bounty on the priest's head.
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God – A Debate between a Christian and an Atheist Point Counterpoint Series (Oxford England)
God A Debate between a Christian and an Atheist Point Counterpoint Series Oxford England
The question of whether or not God exists is profoundly fascinating and important. Now two articulate spokesmen–one a Christian, the other an atheist–duel over God's existence in an illuminating battle of ideas. In God? A Debate between a Christian and an Atheist, William Lane Craig and Walter Sinnott-Armstrong...
Posted by admin | Apr 29th, 2009
Leaving the Saints How I Lost the Mormons and Found My Faith
Leaving the Saints How I Lost the Mormons and Found My Faith
As "Mormon royalty" within the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Martha Beck was raised in a home frequented by the Church's high elders in an existence framed by the strictest code of conduct. As an adult, she moved to the east coast, outside of her Mormon enclave for the first...
Posted by admin | Apr 29th, 2009
Why Faith Matters
Why Faith Matters
Judging by today's bestseller lists, one would think that religion is either irrational or extreme. What's missing is a genuine debate between the atheists and fanatics; someone to point out that religion has value in the modern world. Why Faith Matters is an articulate defense of religion in America. It makes the case for faith and shows...
Posted by admin | Apr 29th, 2009
Eden – The Knowledge of Good and Evil 666
Eden The Knowledge of Good and Evil 666
Eden – The Knowledge of Good and Evil 666 decodes an ancient plan carefully inscribed on the "Pillars of Knowledge," which has traveled secretly through history to ensure the Antichrist comes to power in this generation. Herein lies a scrupulously documented account of a clandestine agenda by those claiming to be illuminated, which is based...
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