Daily Archives: April 11, 2012

The Resurrection of Jesus, Apologetics, and Wanting to Believe

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In the comments section of Rachel Held Evans’ post, So how was your Easter…really? , hjk states the following: “Rather disappointed in the whole sermon being devoted to proving the resurrection, rather than proclaiming and explaining what the resurrection means … Continue reading →

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A Contract with the Earth 11: Portland

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For my write-up today on A Contract with the Earth, by Newt Gingrich and Terry Maple, I will highlight a passage that’s on pages 94-95: “Municipalities throughout the nation continue to take small but important steps.  No city has been … Continue reading →

Posted in Candidates, Environment, Political Philosophy, Politics

Applicable Teachings? Eschatological Prophet and Guide

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I finished volume 4 of John Meier’s A Marginal Jew: Rethinking the Historical Jesus.  I have two items. 1.  In volume 4, Meier talks about Jesus’ attitude towards the Torah and how to apply it.  Meier believes that it is … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Rabbinics, Religion

The Unwritten Rules of Social Relationships 11

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In The Unwritten Rules of Social Relationships, by Temple Grandin and Sean Barron, Jennifer McIlwee Myers says the following about her school days, on page 138: “One set of hidden rules that makes me nuts was the rules for gym … Continue reading →

Posted in Asperger's, Autism, Social Skills