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Cracks in the Biblical patriarchy movement
April 17, 2014 Comments Off on Cracks in the Biblical patriarchy movement
Read moreThe scandal around Phillips is just the latest in a long line of ugly shocks to the far Christian right that threatens to destabilize and possibly capsize the community. As The Wire reported in early March, Bill Gothard, the leader of the Institute in Basic Life Principles, resigned his position in the wake of a series of accusations of alleged sexual abuse from dozens of women in the organization.
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An Atheist teaches evangelism skills
April 13, 2014 Comments Off on An Atheist teaches evangelism skills
Read moreTop Ten Tips For Evangelizing (From An Atheist).
1. Be Like Jesus: Hang With The Sinners and Judge The Judgers
2. Form Genuine Relationships With People, Don’t Treat Them As Projects.
3. Actions Speak Louder Than Words.
4. When Talking About Religious and Philosophical Matters, Ask More Questions And Do Less Preaching.
5. Don’t Give Unsolicited Advice or Judgments. Support People and Wait For Them To Ask For Your Input If They Want It. -
Those who finish last.
September 12, 2013 Comments Off on Those who finish last.
Read moreNatural talent is rewarded early and often. As Malcolm Gladwell has pointed out, most of the players in the NHL have birthdays in a three-month window, because when you’re 8 years old, being six months older is a huge advantage.
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The little people
July 8, 2013 Comments Off on The little people
Read moreThe point that must be remembered is that most of political and church history has been controlled and written by people on the Right because they are normally the people in control. One of the few subversive texts in history, believe it or not, is the Bible.
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So, what’s a woman good for anyway? (Part #2)
February 10, 2013 Comments Off on So, what’s a woman good for anyway? (Part #2)Note: Start reading at part #1 if you expect this to make any sense at all…
God said it and I believe it and that settles it for me
God said it and I believe it and that settles it for me
Though some may doubt that His word is true
I’ve chosen to believe it, now how about you?
God said it and I believe it
And that settles it for meIf we are going to ever approach understanding what Scripture is actually presenting about women, then the starting point is trying to understand how to understand Scripture. The trouble is, so few ever bother to try…
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Look God, No Hands…
August 24, 2011 1 Comment on Look God, No Hands…
Read moreBy contrast, secular society is embracing masturbation as a way for women to better understand their bodies and enhance their pleasure with their partners. Millions of women struggle with reaching orgasms during sex, so, more and more, sex-ed teachers are including masturbation in their curricula. Last year, the United Nations released a report suggesting that children as young as 5 learn about masturbation.
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Why Evangelicals Hate Jesus
March 4, 2011 Comments Off on Why Evangelicals Hate Jesusvia huffingtonpost.com.
Read moreJesus unambiguously preached mercy and forgiveness. These are supposed to be cardinal virtues of the Christian faith. And yet Evangelicals are the most supportive of the death penalty, draconian sentencing, punitive punishment over rehabilitation, and the governmental use of torture.
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Making Rabbits Blush…
February 11, 2011 3 Comments on Making Rabbits Blush…via Californians for Population Stabilization.
Read moreIn “Beyond Choice, Reproductive Freedom in the 21st Century,” he has written eloquently about reproductive issues and addresses the importance of spacing between births:
Women face huge risks to their health from pregnancy and childbirth. The biggest killer of women over time has been childbirth. When women die, their children are more likely to die as well.
Women have evolved to minimize these risks by planning and spacing their children and by limiting the number of children they bear.
