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Daily Archives: March 21, 2019
Theological Influences: The Churches of Christ — Experimental Theology
I think I jumped too quickly to college and George MacDonald when thinking about theological influences. I should have started with my faith tradition, the Churches of Christ.The most profound and lasting theological influence in my life has been being … Continue reading
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Quiz Show: Bible Contradictions! — Triablogue
Normally I wouldn’t bother commenting on something this sophomoric: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RB3g6mXLEKkBut considering the fact that it’s approaching 2.5 million views, with over 32,000 comments and 95,000 upvotes, I’ll make an exception. Do you find my videos offensive?Actually, atheists should be embarrassed … Continue reading
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Church Write-Up: Atoning for Betrayal
At the LCMS Lenten service today, the pastor preached about Judas, who betrayed Jesus. The pastor said that Jesus bore our sins of betrayal and our failure to live up to our obligations to people on the cross. Judas, however, … Continue reading
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Was the American Civil War About Slavery?
Originally posted on Thinking Pacifism:
Ted Grimsrud—March 20, 2019 As I continue to read and think about the American Civil War, I find many questions to struggle with. A significant one is on the surface fairly simple: Was slavery the…
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How “Case for Christ” Author Lee Strobel Fabricated His Best-Selling Story—An Interview with Religion Critic David Fitzgerald
Originally posted on AwayPoint:
Many Evangelicals think of Lee Strobel as the man who can cure your doubts about their religion. His 1998 book, The Case for Christ, has sold millions of copies, was made into a 2017 movie by…
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