Archive for December, 2005
Pope and Stiegemeyer Agree
Benedict XVI stated the other day that embryos are “full and complete humans.” See here.
Now here is the interesting part. He made this statement on Wednesday, December 28. However, I blogged the same kind of thing, only more eloquently, on Tuesday, December 27. I submit this as proof positive that the Pope reads The [...]
Why European Women are Converting to Islam
I think many of us would see Islam as oppressive to women. Polygamy. Temporary Marriage. Burqas. But apparently, many of the Western converts to Islam are women. And what is attracting them? A sense of moral clarity. See this article. Now this gives me a couple of thoughts.
First, it reminds me that all human beings [...]
Abortion and Christmas
On this, the third day of Christmas, I have been thinking about the incarnation of God’s unique eternal Son. His enfleshment. St. John wrote: The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us.
One of the greatest turning points in history was the moment when God became a man. But really that [...]
My Wife’s Thoughts on Anne Rice’s Book
Some you read what I wrote after finishing Anne Rice’s newest novel called Christ the Lord: Out of Egypt. Here is what my dear wife thought. I concur 100%
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Stephen Got Stoned
Everybody Must Get Stoned. That’s the chorus of a good ol’ Bob Dylan song. You probably heard that song and thought it was about marijuana. Not quite.
Well, they’ll stone ya when you’re trying to be so good,They’ll stone ya just a-like they said they would.They’ll stone ya when you’re tryin’ to go home.Then they’ll stone [...]
The Altar Where I am Delighted to Serve
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Are Most Clergy Introverts??
Apparently, they are in the Church of England. See here.
This does raise some interesting questions. To what extent is the personality of a pastor important to the success of his ministry? Boy, that could open quite a can of wormies.
Not just every person who wants to be a pastor should be one. And certainly, [...]
Atheist Defends Christmas
The Telegraph has this interesting article written by an avowed British atheist who is pleased to hear the Archbishop of Canterbury telling believers to stop apologizing for being a Christian. In the uber-politically correct environment of modern Britain – much like America – speaking about Christ and Christian doctrine publicly is frowned upon. [...]
Prayers for Professor Marquart
Dr. Kurt Marquart, a much beloved professor of mine, has recently been diagnosed with ALS, more commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease. This is a serious and very unpleasant disease. And I am requesting prayers on his behalf and for his family.
I was a student of his during my years at Concordia Theological Seminary (1991-1995) [...]
Hollywood – Like mainline Protestant Churches – Is Obsessed with Gay-ness
Another thing that strikes me is the obsession some people have with mainstreaming homosexuality. It’s like a form of religious fanaticism. They won’t rest until they’ve converted everyone to their point of view. And not unlike militant Islamists, they’ll force it on you if you don’t go along freely. (I’ve often thought that American cultural [...]
