Monthly Archives: January 2009

Why you should not believe in evolution

Was the title of a letter to the editor in the local newspaper… and its like ????? Evolution is not a faith, it is not a religious practice, it is a scientific theory. One does not believe in Newton’s laws, … Continue reading

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The collateral damage of nastiness

I read an interesting post this morning (and lost the url….) where the author talks about folks being nasty over smaller things, and not so much over the larger. I responded in the context of contracts, and about Christians holding … Continue reading

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Why Aren’t Christians Known For That?

The proverbial question of what identifies a Christian is going on over at Everyday Liturgy. I sort of took issue with the premise presented, so brought it back over here. (I get too verbose, and dont want to derail another … Continue reading

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Can the church help with state budget deficits?

Minnesota Family Council: Solve our state $5 billion budget deficit by raising taxes? That’s $1,000 per man, woman and child.. The blog author makes a good point, as to scaling back our expectations of government.  I think he is onto … Continue reading

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2 Kingdoms, 2 storeys, 2 universes

o Sermon: Being Missional: It’s All God’s. Jim makes some fascinating points on contemporary Christianitys stance on separating the sacred from the secular, perhaps even more poignant as to how such a stance ties into the genocide in Rwanda. He … Continue reading

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If you knew, what would you do?

Mobasoft, LLC » Blog Archive » If you knew, what would you do?. A fascinating question… I think there are 2 issues at hand when it comes to dealing with others as concerns compassion, and to add a tad more … Continue reading

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Pope Benedict on World Communications day, tons of good stuff!

Some pretty powerful concepts imho. The full text is at http://www.vatican.va/holy_father/benedict_xvi/messages/communications/documents/hf_ben-xvi_mes_20090124_43rd-world-communications-day_en.html The theme for the year… In anticipation of the forthcoming World Communications Day, I would like to address to you some reflections on the theme chosen for this year … Continue reading

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The Cree Catechism, Vatican Splendors, Evangelism

I was able to attend Vatican Splendors and one of the things which was absolutely fascinating was the Cree Catechism. Talk about a nifty tool for Catholic evangelism… but short of the exhibit I saw at the Minnesota History Center, … Continue reading

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Thoughts on Psalm 26 cocky or not ???

So last night, we were reading Psalm 26, and its like whoa, whats up with this deal. I chose some selected verses, rather than the whole thing. 1. Vindicate me, O LORD, for I have led a blameless life; I … Continue reading

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