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The Small Catechism As Doctrinal Framework for Parish Education (First Attempt)
Love ‘em or hate ‘em, there’s really something to be said about educational standards. Now standards in the public arena simply are the things that all learners should know and be able to do by certain ages/grades. There has been a… Continue reading
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The Secret History of the World
I have always been fascinated by the mythical and magical. There is something in the “down-to-earth” “one-with-nature” supernatural that has always intrigued me and inspired me. I used to think that if I wasn’t Mormon, I probably would have been a Christ-believing Wiccan … Continue reading
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Beyond Religion
At a Buddhist Monastery in Seoul Yesterday the New York Times published an article about the startling decline of religion in Western Europe (in particular the decline of Christianity). A recent survey showed that less than 50% of the population in Europe say … Continue reading
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The Role of the Church in Rebuilding Nigeria
This post is from one of our respected Church Leader Pastor Wale Adefarasin was the National General Secretary of Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria. The Role of the Church in Rebuilding Nigeria Pastor Wale Adefarasin Many would describe Nigeria as being Continue reading
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Compare And Contrast Arab Lands and Christian Europe
Geographical aras across the sphere do a grouping in popular and a lot that distinguishes them into being individuals. The components of their brass, economy, awe and social life have a large voltaic shock on geographic regions. The area of Arab Lands and the area of Christian Continue reading
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Theodigy And Crimes And Misdemeanors
Theodigy and Crimes and Misdemeanors Crimes and Misdemeanors is a controversial plastic film; it poses m some(prenominal) conflicting views with those of any religious believer. The storyline dissects the lives of diverse populate, with different beliefs. It poses one main(prenominal) conceit: unfav … Continue reading
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The Bible Teaches Permanent Justification, Eternal Security, Unconditional Security, and Once Saved, Always Saved
Several years ago, I read through my entire Bible on the side in addition to everything else I do and with the sole purpose of looking for everything it said about the security of salvation. I read a few books on it. I… Continue reading
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Book Review: Cold-Case Christianity
Quick Facts: Title : Cold-Case Christianity: A Homicide Detective Investigates the Claims of the Gospels Author : J. Warner Wallace Publisher/Year : David C Cook, 2013 Pages : 288 Review: In Cold-Case Christianity, J. Warner Wallace, a former atheist and seasoned cold-case homicide detective, takes … Continue reading
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Question of the Day
Should Christians favorably cite false teachers in regards to Christian teachings? A Christian posted a citation on facebook, a citation which in and of itself was just fine in and of itself, and then cited the author – a known false teacher. I suggested to the… Continue reading
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"The Nine" by Jeffrey Toobin (2007)
“…The Nine… became mighty in their day. They obtained glory and great wealth, yet it turned to their undoing… The Nazg ul were they, the Ringwraiths, Sauron’s most terrible servants; darkness went with them, and they cried with the voices of death.” God, Tolkien is the best! … Continue reading
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Did Adam and Eve REALLY exist?
Yes Adam and Eve really did exist. And we are bound to believe it since its a teaching proximate to Faith (sententia fidei proxima) Its explained very clearly and concisely in Ott which I recommend all Catholics get a copy of (Ott, … Continue reading
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The Pastor and the Man of Steel
I recently saw the newest installment of the Superman franchise, “The Man of Steel.” It was a powerful, entertaining, and thinly veiled allegory for anyone paying attention. A recent CNN article [1]has described how the producers of the film invited pastors and other church leaders to Continue reading
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Doon by Carey Corp and Lorie Langdon- ARC Review and Goodreads Giveaway
Doon by Carey Corp and Lorie Langdon Hardcover, 368 pages Expected publication: August 20th 2013 by Zondervan ISBN 0310742307 Book source: BEA 5 stars Book Summary from series website: Despite outward appearances, Veronica Welling’s life is far from perfect. Her boyfriend is more into her competitio … Continue reading
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2013 Summer Reading List
Well, its that time again! I’ll be checking out for a month or so to finish up the final edits on my new book, and take some vacation time, which means its time for my annual summer reading recommendations. “What are you reading?” I’ve been hearing that question… Continue reading
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Pastors with no faith
One might ask, Is that even possible? Could the pastor of a Christian church actually be a non-believer? Yes, sad to say there are such pastors. Atheists Daniel C. Dennett and Linda LaScola conducted a study through Tufts University (published in 2010) to … Continue reading
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