Archive for May, 2006
A Remote Control for Your Remote Control
Now this is an idea invented with me in mind. A remote control operated by remote.
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Even If It Weren’t Murder, Embryonic Stem Cell Research Is Pointless
Even aside from the obvious moral problems of using human embryos for slice-and-dice research, do we really want lawmakers to earmark millions or billions of tax dollars for research that has yielded no benefit or hope for benefit?
See here.
Other research has shown that stem cells taken from umbilical cords and even cellulite (of which there [...]
"The Da Vinci Con" Movie is a Dud
It seems the majority of movie critics – not exactly supernovas of Christian apologetics – don’t like Ron Howard’s blasphemous movie. Go here to see what I mean.
My favorite quote so far is from John Beifuss of a Memphis paper: “You know a movie’s a dud when even its self-flagellating albino killer monk [...]
Over-Crowding the Earth
You think the earth suffers from over population? Most people do think so. But ask them why and they won’t be able to give you any data to support their view. And that’s because there isn’t any. The earth is not over populated and isn’t even close, nor will it likely [...]
Christian Environmentalists
In this week’s issue of WORLD magazine, Gene Edward Veith has a characteristically clear-headed column, this one on how Christianity relates to the environmental movement.
Many conservative Christians avoid environmental discussions, mainly because it seems that the movement is controlled by extremists and weirdos. At times, it is hard to distinguish between Greens and neo-pagans, [...]
"The Nativity" Film on Its Way
A new movie is on the way about Mary, Joseph and the baby Jesus. It’s to be called Nativity and will be released this coming December.
To the left is the young New Zealender girl, Keisha Castle-Hughes, who was nominated for an Oscar for Whale Rider. She is playing Mary.
The initial reports are that [...]
Need More Info on Da Vinci Code?
Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, MO has this interview with historian Dr. Paul Maier. It’s worth your attention.
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Is Oprah Winfrey America’s Pastor?
This is a very perceptive article from USA Today. While probing the New Age religiosity of Winfrey and her Joel Osteen-like evangel, cultural observers are quoted who see Miss Winfrey as contemporary America’s leading guru and pastor.
I found it interesting that one of the specific examples the article cited was the prayer service [...]
Why Go See "United 93"?
On yesterday’s post regarding the movie United 93, a friend left a simple comment. I said people should go see the film and he asked why. Here is what I wrote in response:
Pastor Peperkorn,Fair Question. First, it’s a powerful and moving story. But I don’t think I’ve ever seen a movie about such [...]
Go See This Movie
Julie and I went to see United 93 this evening. It’s a must-see.
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