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Daily Archives: December 24, 2014
“Literally”
I was watching the movie Prayers for Bobby yesterday. It’s about a Christian fundamentalist mom, Mary Griffith (played by Sigourney Weaver), whose son was gay and committed suicide. After her son’s death, Mary visits the local Metropolitan Community Church, which … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Frasier, Movies, Religion, Television
Tagged Bible passages, Dan Butler, disobedient children, Mary Griffith, Metropolitan Community Church, Sigourney Weaver
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When Was Jesus Born? Why December 25?
Originally posted on Dr. Platypus:
One can make a credible case for January 6, 2 BC as the date of Jesus’ birth and December 25, 2 BC as the date of the visit of the Magi. It would make sense…
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God Became Man to Grow in Righteousness, That We Might Grow in Righteousness
Originally posted on theology like a child:
“[He] grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man”. “The nations shall see your righteousness, and all the kings your glory, and you shall be called by a new…
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