Archive for February, 2006
Mormons: Don’t Confuse Us w/the Facts II
Here is another good article debunking the Mormon myth that Israelites emigrated to the Americas thousands of years ago. The DNA evidence does not support this foundational claim of the Book of Mormon.
Good reads:
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Mormonism: Don’t Confuse Us with the Facts
As John Warwick Montgomery has said, faith must be founded on fact. If the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus did not take place historically, then our Christian faith would be less than worthless.
What if a foundational tenet of your religious faith is that the Native Americans are descended from a lost tribe of [...]
"Gospels Are Eye-Witness Accounts," Scholar Says
In the seminary, I read some of the work of Dr. Richard Bauckham, professor at St. Andrew’s University in Scotland. Then today I noticed this article which says he is giving a series of lectures in which he will defend the notion that the four Gospels were written by actual eye-witnesses of the events [...]
It’s the Thought that Counts…Not!
The commercial begins with husband and wife in the kitchen. She is at the counter and he is seated at the table.
She says, “So did you buy me that diamond necklace for Valentine’s Day?”
He, “Uh, no.”
She, “Oh, well then did you make reservations for a fancy dinner?”
He, “No.”
She, “But you got me a dozen [...]
United Church of Christ Advocating Devil Worship
The sign in front of the United Church of Christ congregation in Limerick, PA read: “If only thou wilt worship me, then all will be thine” (Luke 4:7).Sounds pious, eh? Until you notice that the person who speaks those words in the Gospel is SATAN.
Oops. Better change that sign. Blogger Justin [...]
Politically Correct Attack on Curious George Movie
The PC police are slamming the new movie based on the classic children’s book character, Curious George. Debbie Schlussel has some worthwhile commentary.
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"Salvation by Faith Alone" Says Papal Preacher
True conversion is not just giving up the bad. It means also giving up the good, in a sense. Giving up the notion that we bring our good works to God to win His favor. Good works are the natural, spontaneous and unavoidable result or fruit of being in God’s favor, not [...]
The Difference Between Cats and Dogs
I love dogs and I love cats. I have one of the former and two of the latter. I’m not quite sure it’s accurate to say I “own” two cats. I certainly own the dog, but I think the cats might own me. I think to them I’m just staff.
Here is [...]
Drinking with Steve
This man is a genius. He sells a DVD with two hours of nothing but himself sitting and drinking beer. That way you never have to drink alone. His web store says:
Rough day at work? No job? You’ve come to the right place. Steve has found a loophole that blurs [...]
Steelers and Church Sign Excesses
My wife, Julie, over at Jottings and Such said what I’ve been thinking. That happens a lot, by the way.
I’m all for rooting for the home team, but some of the signs seen in the Burgh around the Steelers big win are a bit much.
I kind of like Julie’s alternative suggestion.
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