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An intelligent, open-minded discussion of belief and non-belief...for entertainment purposes only.
Of all the Christmas miracles bestowed upon mankind, perhaps none has showcased the sheer majesty of divine power more than when David Bowie and Bing Crosby came together for one fateful night to perform the best, and most unlikely, Christmas duet of the last 2000 years.
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I personally disagree with a lot that Christopher Hitchens has to say on the subject of religion. But I don’t care what faith you belong to or don’t belong to. You’re not human if you don’t respect the uber-atheist’s intelligence, sharp wit, and biting sense of humor. I’m pretty sure God himself is a big fan.
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Last year, the kids and I decided to celebrate Hanukkah for the first time. We thought it would be fun. We’re not Jewish, but then again we’re not necessarily Christian and we celebrate Christmas.
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There is only one place that a fully grown adult can:
…without being committed to a mental institution. And that place is a Charismatic Pentecostal church.
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Did you know that the Catholic Church has it’s own movie rating system? In case you are curious, “The Exorcist” gets a hefty “L” Rating.
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This weeks Saturday Sermon is actually a piece of artwork by Naked Pastor David Heyward. The text that follows comes from his interpretation of his piece. I spent all weekend working on this piece that I call “Home?” Notice a few things: there are no footprints in the snow leading to where she is standing. [...]
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A believer can never be proven wrong, and an atheist can never be proven right. At least that’s an argument I heard on Catholic radio the other day. The host shared a debate he heard between a believer and an atheist. It went something like this: Atheist: Prove to me that there is a god. [...]
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In a not too distant future, a Plastic Bag goes on an epic journey in search of its lost Maker, wondering if there is any point to life without her.
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We received a submission from Anthony Morley, a self-professed computer nerd and lover of Christ. He presents an amusing perspective–comparing Christians to “spam infested computers”– that only a computer nerd and lover of Christ could give.
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While browsing YouTube, I came across this beautiful song Yusuf Islam wrote for his baby daughter to teach her the Arabic alphabet. Enjoy.
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This week in the world of religion: “Challenged” books, 5 new saints, a brand-new messiah, and lots more!
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"You say that to eat pure things is a cause of religious merit, but the wild beasts and the children of poverty ever feed on these fruits and medicinal herbs; these then ought to gain much religious merit."
