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Understanding the Land Promise: Excursus
2008-06-24 14:31:00 Before continuing with a couple points related more directly to the land promise, and then going on to finish this series, I thought it would be good to address an important side issue. In the comments of part 5, it was again stated that I am wrong for going backward from the New Testament ... ?Secret Swami? Cult Recruits At Prime Public Venues
2008-06-22 21:10:00 Although there is a long history of Sathya Sai Baba’s utterances which forbid promoting of himself, his official worldwide Sathya Sai Organization promotes strongly, at his, of course, secret behest. This zeal to recruit (to use the proper word) tends to take place in exceptionally prestigious venues. What does the cult need for its survival - ... A Strong India Can Bless The World
2008-06-20 20:07:00 In my years in India, I saw at close hand the work of one talented and highly motivated Indian group with which I did volunteer social work, attaining that deep wish fired ever since I was 16, when I became deeply inspired by the life of Mahatma Gandhi. The founder of the work (who sought no ... Understanding the Land Promise: Part 5 (Answering Objections)
2008-06-20 14:00:00 –continuing from part 4. I thought that the fifth post would be the last, but Will Dudding brought up some objections in the comments of the last post. This has caused me to dig a little deeper, and in the end has only increased my confidence in this understanding of the land promise. So ... Can Fundamentalists fellowship with Mark Dever?
2008-06-18 13:53:00 I’ve been distracted from my current series by some blog discussions regarding Mark Dever and fundamentalism. (I plan to bring my next post in the Land series tomorrow, Lord willing). Mark Dever recently interviewed Mark Minnick, who teaches at BJU and pastors in Greenville. I haven’t listened to the interview yet, but I ... Shirdi Sai Saint?s Fame Spirited By Puttaparthi
2008-06-17 20:15:00 Below is the image of the famous saint, Shirdi Sai Baba (d. 1918), of the North Indian State of Maharashtra. His repute has endured untainted by the sort of scandals that have for decades beset Sathya Sai Baba of Puttaparthi. A Saint of Great Renunciation and Humility Today, the shrine built around the humble musjid (a Muslim ... Understanding the Land Promise: Part 4
2008-06-11 13:48:00 –continuing from part 3. Here is a fourth, and most definitive basis for “spiritualizing” the land promise…. 4) The connection between land and rest To start, read these verses in Hebrews 4. Therefore, while the promise of entering his rest still stands, let us fear lest any of you should seem to have failed to reach it. For ... Understanding the Land Promise: Part 3
2008-06-10 13:00:00 –continuing from part 2. Justification for “Spiritualizing” the Land Promise Whenever one starts talking of “spiritualizing” a text, various wrong-headed assumptions abound. Dispensationalists often use this charge to show our disregard for the Biblical text. And sometimes, any honest effort to show metaphorical language in Scripture is met with suspicion — oh so you are ... Mystery Of Two Nuns, Convent, Man And Pope Benedict
2008-06-10 09:42:00 A mystery is catching the attention of Romans as two nuns have chained themselves in front of the Vatican and appealed to Pope Benedict XV to grant them permission to return to a convent from which they were expelled. Dressed in Camelite habits, the two nuns say they have been thrown out of a convent ... 13 illuminati bloodlines & mind control: Part 5
2008-06-09 21:29:00 Really brilliant work!The credibility this man brings to the mainstream needs to be heard. Baha?i Threatened In Iran
2008-06-09 09:29:00 Lost in discussions about Iran is any concern about the situation of the Baha’i sect which has many members in that nation. The Baha’i faith is viewed by Iranian officials as a heretical offshoot of the Muslim religion and since its inception during the 19th century its members have been persecuted and imprisoned. After the ... Bad Religion - New Maps of Hell (2008) [Deluxe Version]
2008-06-09 05:15:00 Bad Religion - New Maps of Hell (2008) [Deluxe Version]01. 52 Seconds 00:5802. Heroes and Martyrs 01:2603. Germs of Perfection 01:2804. New Dark Ages 02:4805. Requiem for Dissent 02:0806. Before You Die 02:3507. Honest Goodbye 02:5208. Dearly Beloved 02:2009. Grains of Wrath 03:0110. Murder 01:1911. Scrutiny 02:3712. Prodigal Son 03:0813. The Grand Delusion 02:1114. Lost Pilgrim 02:2815. Submission Complete 03:4116. Fields of Mars 03:3817. Wonït Somebody (Acoustic Version) 03:0818. Adamïs Atoms (Acoustic Version) 02:3719. Sorrow (Acoustic Version) 03:1220. God Song (Acoustic Version) 02:4021. Dearly Beloved (Acoustic Version) 02:3722. Chronophobia (Acoustic Version) 01:5623. Skyscraper (Acoustic Version) 03:00http://www.megaupload.com/-?d=8JYZ3LRXMIRRORhttp://rapidsh-are.com/files/119775282/Bad_Rel-igion--New_Maps_of_Hell-_Deluxe-_Edition_-2008-UBE.rar RELIGION vs. SCIENCE -- a familiar story?
2008-06-08 10:59:00 By Tom CI really love this website! - many thanks to everyone here for not suffering in silence and reminding me how un-alone I am as an ex-Xtian. Having eagerly digested lots of the juicy philosophical debate on exchristian.net, I feel compelled to contribute some thoughts that may be relevant for some to a couple of the more popular topics here on site.Disclaimer: I have to admit that personally I feel quite strongly about some of these things, and my enthusiasm may come through in a slightly assertive writing style at times, but let me assure you I'm not trying to convert anyone (and if I do convert someone they've seriously missed the point!) These are just thoughts, intended to inspire thoughts, and any implications of value judgments are for the most part unintentional, but left in to keep things interesting and to preserve the original flow of said thoughts.Just see what -you- think...***I II IIII. Having only just left the relative comforts of blind faith in one thing, it ... By: ExChristian.net
Religion, royalty, and sex - Teacher Students Jokes
2008-06-08 08:59:00 Religion, royalty, and sex A class of students were asked to write a story that would include sex, royalty and religion, i.e. all the ingredients for a best seller. One student got an A with just one sentence: "Oh my God", said the queen, "I'm pregnant again!" --- Teacher Students Jokes TEACHER: Why are you late? WEBSTER: Because of the sign. TEACHER: What sign? WEBSTER: The one that says, "School Ahead, Go Slow." --- SILVIA: Dad, can you write in the dark? FATHER: I think so. What do you want me to write? SYLVIA: Your name on this report card. --- Teacher : What a pair of strange socks you are wearing, one is green and one is blue with red spots! Kirk : Yes it's really strange. I've got another pair of the same at home. --- Teacher: What do you call a person who keeps on talking when people are no longer interested? Pupil : A teacher. --- --- Love Stories from all Cities and countries A to Z ---<--{(@ Visit Sweden my be... Attempts to Con Jewish Voters About Obama
2008-06-07 22:43:00 Although Jewish voters represent only a very small percent of the population, there certainly seems to be considerable effort to scare Jewish voters away from voting for Obama. Yesterday I noted the attempts of the Clinton campaign to use race to create a wedge with Jewish voters. There was another report yesterday from Christopher Hayes ... By: Liberal Values
Turkey Divides Over Headscarf Decision
2008-06-07 14:39:00 The Turkish nation is still divided over the issue of should women be allowed to wear a headscarf while attending university classes. The Constitutional Court has ruled wearing a headscarf in universities violates the secular spirit of the Constitution. The ruling Justice and Development Party undoubtedly made a serious mistake by not working harder prior ... Day 5 in the Diary Room
2008-06-07 00:23:00 A couple of weeks ago I wrote with a heavy heart. But today I am different, I have moved on: I am on day 5 of my healthy regime programme. And it’s thanks to folks like you who brought encouragement to my life by sending through your comments to me. There are days when my stomach ... By: Unique Muslimah
Patsy?s Razor: Remember, It?s Only a Model
2008-06-06 21:17:00 When I was a young boy my father used to take me to the Smithsonian at least a couple of times a year. We always avoided the art museums and spent most our time roaming the science halls. I remember a large model of an atom hanging from one of the ceilings, just like ... By: Sharp Iron
We must share and seek the forgiveness of the poor
2008-06-06 02:34:00 A Saint and Compassion Fatigue … There is a story told about St. Vincent de Paul. Perhaps it’s partly myth, but its challenge is real nonetheless. Vincent once gave an instruction to his religious community that sounded something like this: “When the demands of life seem unfair to you, when you are exhausted and have to pull ... By: Templar Globe
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2008-06-05 19:06:00 Wired reports on how the internet helps true believers prepare for the rapture. One offer sounds a bit silly but harmless to those willing to throw away $40 per year: For just $40 a year, believers can arrange for up to 62 people to get a final message exactly six days after the Rapture, that day ... By: Liberal Values
I?ve Converted To EVERY Religion
2008-06-05 15:49:00 I’ve converted to EVERY religion (just in case) We all know the “Pascal’s Wager” argument a lot of Christians use to convince people to believe in God. Well this dude explains the falacy in that, since, if you believe in the WRONG god, you only make the “real god” madder and madder every time you ... By: ZA Vibes
Headscarf War Continues Raging In Turkey
2008-06-05 14:46:00 Turkey’s Constitutional Court will announce in the coming days its decision on a case regarding the right of Muslim women to wear a headscarf while attending a university. The opposition Republican People’s Partty has urged the court to rule against such a right on grounds to do so violates Turkey’s secular concept of government. The ... Is It Illegal For A Woman Not To Be A Virgin?
2008-06-05 14:25:00 A case in which a bride had her marriage annulled on grounds that she was not a virgin on the night that she and her new husband consumated their coming together has rocked the French nation causing an explosion of anger among women. The new husband went to court to have the marriage annulled when ... Obama Receiving Jewish Support, Along With ?Unendorsement? From Hamas
2008-06-05 03:56:00 Sometimes an unendorsement helps more than an endorsement. In April, Ahmed Yousef, an advisor to Hamas, made some favorable comments about Obama in an interview. This was spun by conservatives as meaning that Hamas had endorsed Obama. If so, today he received the unendorsement after speaking before the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC). Reuters ... By: Liberal Values
Sydney Uni purchases Knights Templar archive
2008-06-05 02:01:00 Sydney University has bought Australia’s only copy of reproduction manuscripts of the 14th century trials of the Knights Templar that rehabilitated the order. The University of Sydney has purchased a $10,000 reproduction of a document that rehabilitates the medieval Christian military order, the university press service reports. The Knights, recognisable by the white robes with a red ... By: Templar Globe
?Fair and Balanced? Teaching on Evolution
2008-06-05 00:51:00 We’ve already seen the religious right turn to intelligent design when their attempts to teach creationism in the schools was shot down. With this tactic not working, The New York Times reports they have come up with a new strategy: Starting this summer, the state education board will determine the curriculum for the next decade and ... By: Liberal Values
Understanding the Land Promise: Part 2
2008-06-04 15:42:00 –continuing from yesterday’s post. The Land Promise Fulfilled? But was the actual promise fulfilled? Were the boundaries of the land promised in Gen. 15:18-21 ever completely owned by Israel? The dispensationalists say no, and they point to history and the Biblical record of what land Israel possessed. The Philistines and other groups remained in the land such ... ?Just Around The River Bend??
2008-06-04 13:20:00 I can feel it–the anticipation is in the air. Good changes are coming my way. You’ve heard the saying “it’s darkest just before the dawn?” Well, my last post was about my most recent wilderness experience, and how I’ve been wandering around confused (with this heavy, dark cloud hanging over my ... By: Daily Provision
Sunnah Series pt 6 - Innovation in Religion Fire Misguidance Bidah
2008-06-04 03:08:00 What does it mean to abandon the Sunnah?When you introduce something new into the religion of Islam, you are losing something from the tradition authentic Sunnah.Hassan ibn 'Atiyyah, rahimahullaah, said,"A people never introduce an innovation into their Religion except that Allaah takes away its like from their Sunnah and then does not restore it to them until the Day of Resurrection." (Reported by ad-Daarimee) The Sunnah Series - Point 6 “Know that the people never introduce an innovation until they abandon its like from the Sunnah. So, beware of newly invented matters, since every newly invented matter is an innovation and every innovation is misguidance and misguidance and its people are in the Fire.†Traditional Creed Way Path of the Prophet Muhammad.(peace and blessing be upon him) This Video blog Series will go through the book of Imam Al Barbahaari.The Sunnah - Explanation of the Creed "Al-Barbaharee was a Sunni Islamic theologian from Iraq. In the midst of g... By: Hot Conflict
Chicago cardinal asks Rev. Pfleger to step down
2008-06-04 00:51:00 CHICAGO (AP) - Cardinal Francis George asked a Chicago priest on Tuesday to temporarily step down from his post to â??reflect on his recent statementsâ? regarding Sen. Hillary Clinton and her bid for the White House. Last week, the Rev. Michael Pfleger mocked Clinton at Sen. Barack Obamaâ??s former church, saying the New York senator felt ... By: TexasFred's
Let?s Show the Devil a Little Sympathy
2008-06-03 23:39:00 In Sympathy for the Devil, Mick Jagger sings the refrain; “Pleased to meet you, Hope you guess my name.” There is nothing too mysterious about the thrust of the lyrics, as the Devil taunts us into guessing who he really is. No doubt he is not our friend, but is certainly our Enemy. The ... By: Sharp Iron
Obama Supporter Denied Communion
2008-06-03 20:42:00 Sunday bread purveyor to Obama supporter: No bread for you! And you thought Seinfeld’s soup nazi was bad ©2008 Garling Gauge. All Rights Reserved.. By: Garling Gauge
Understanding the Land Promise: Part 1
2008-06-03 20:00:00 Some of you probably know that I am a former dispensationlist. I have since embraced Covenant Theology, at least in a broad sense. One of the key factors in my change concerning this position centered on the promise of the land. In my experience, the promise concerning a land for Abraham’s descendants plays a ... Principles of Confucianism
2008-06-03 11:17:00 Confucius’ Tomb Confucius became a city magistrate when he was 50 years old. During his one year in office, the city of Lu prospered. Reforms were introduced and crime was almost eradicated. He regarded the people with virtue and taught them the value of rites. The elderly was respected and the people ... Science and Religion: The Darwin Debate
2008-06-03 10:12:00 What the opponents of Charles Darwin?s theory of evolution by natural selection objected to was primarily the unpredictable and haphazard nature of his proposed system. They could not accept that the reason for the evolution of species was simple environmental changes. If history was predetermined, the anti-Darwinians believed, it could only unfold predictably and purposefully.[1] ... This post brought to you by: The Religion of Peace
2008-06-03 01:32:00 ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - A huge car bomb exploded outside the Danish Embassy on Monday, killing at least six people just weeks after an al-Qaida leader urged attacks against Denmark for newspaper caricatures of the Prophet Muhammad. Source: 6 killed at Danish Embassy in Pakistan LONDON (AP) - A British human rights organization claimed Monday that the United ... By: TexasFred's
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2008-06-02 18:00:00 ??????? ??????? ???? ?????? ??? ??? ?????!! ?????? ?????? ????/ ???? ??? ???? ??? ??? ????? ?? ????? ?????? ?????? ?????? ??? ?? ????? ?? ????? ???????? ?? ??? ??????? ??????? 32 ????? 21: ( 32: 21 ?? ??????? ??? ??? ???? ??????? ????????? ???? ?????? ??? ??? ???? ???? ???? ?????? ) ?????? ?????? ??? ??????? ???? ?????? ??????. ... Stop the ACLU Wins Unintentional Irony Award
2008-06-02 14:32:00 I saw this story from Stop the ACLU originally at The Pirate?s Cove. This is an example of where the politically correct, socialist left will take America if we let them: ?A police community support officer ordered two Christian preachers to stop handing out gospel leaflets in a predominantly Muslim area of Birmingham (England)?? I wonder ... Teachings of Confucianism
2008-06-02 09:39:00 Born in 551 BCE in Qufu in the state of Lu (part of Shandong in China), Confucius received a good education and enjoyed holding make-believe temple rituals and arranging various sacrificial receptacles for play. Confucius stressed the importance of observing rites and customs, be it funeral rites and food offerings to guidelines on treating ... Suicide Knows No Gender Claim Muslim Women
2008-06-02 09:20:00 Muslim extremist women are challenging al-Qaida’s refusal to include or at least acknowledge women have played in the suicide bombing program. In a response to a female questioner, Ayman Al-Zawahri said in April the only role for women is caring for homes and children of al-Qaida fighters. There is some confusion about his comment ... Egyptian Christians And Muslims Clash
2008-06-02 09:18:00 Lost in discussions concerning Israel and Muslim conflict is the less reported ongoing violence against Christians who live in the Middle East. Half of the pre-2003 Iraqi Christian population has fled the country due to violence by Muslims against them and their churches. Sectarian clashes are also present in Egypt where Coptic Christians continue to ... WEEKLY DIGEST--May 26, 2008 to June 1, 2008
2008-06-01 23:59:00 Posts of Interest from Other Blogs and News Sources:~Media~"Memorial Day 2008" posted on May 26, 2008"I LOVE/HATE the Mainstream Media" posted on May 30, 2008~Environmental Awareness~"Trails to honor Aldo Leopold's legacy" posted by The Capital Times"Don't want to release your CO2? Bury it" posted by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development~Community Empowerment~No Articles in this Digest~Sustainability & Sufficiency~"Use Food Stamps at Madison's Farmers' Market" posted Compassionate Badger"In Madison? Finding locally produced food is easier than ever!" posted by Compassionate Badger"To create a truly sustainable food system, we'll have to confront the farm-labor crisis" posted by Grist~Agriculture~"Crops going in at a good pace" posted by The Capital Times"The Worst Way of Farming" posted by The New York Times~Globalization~"Global economic focus and cooperation along the I-Q Corridor" posted by the Wisconsin Technology Network"Seven Questions: How Countries ... A land fight not a sectarian fight
2008-06-01 21:39:00 As if we need it , seriously we do not need this , this is why I do not like some times the Upper Egyptian mind set. Now all the world , the news agencies around the globe are transferring the news that there had been clashes yesterday between Muslims and Christians over a piece of land in Mania in the south of Egypt , the clashes resulted in one death "a Muslim" and 4 injuries "Christians" The problem is that the dispute is not on a regular land but on a land that follows a monastery in Mania ,yup religious ownership adding more fuel to the fire !! There are some Arab tribes that claim the ownership of this land where as the monastery claims other wise , here we do not talk about religion but we talk about Upper Egyptian famous mind set , the sacred land. Look this is not a sectarian fight ,already with my all respect the Muslims kill other Muslims over land disputes in Upper Egypt ,Christians kill other Christians over land disputes in Upper Egypt. Last ... Cyclone Nargis--a (4th) Digest of Web Postings
2008-06-01 18:50:00 A List of Recent Postings from the Web on the Aftermath of Cyclone Nargis in Burma:"UN urges donors to fund relief efforts in Myanmar without delay", "Myanmar: UN welcomes increased access for international aid workers", and "UN agency seeks $28 million to fund health plan after Myanmar cyclone" posted by the United Nations"In desperate times, Burmese turn to their monks" and "India to repair Myanmar's most-revered shrine" posted by The Buddhist Channel"Myanmar's Media Criticize Cyclone Aid Agencies" and "Update on U.S. Relief for Myanmar" posted by NPR"Burma grants all UN visa requests", "UN condemns Burma 'camp closures'", and "Burma policy costs lives, says US" posted by BBC"Aid Agencies Seek Wider Access in Myanmar", "U.N. Says Myanmar Is Forcing Cyclone Survivors Out of Camps", and "Gates Blasts Myanmar Junta Over Cyclone Aid Response" posted by The Wall Street Journal"Monks Succeed in Cyclone Relief as Junta Falters" posted by The New York Times"Defence ministers establish... Confucianism
2008-06-01 08:20:00 Founders of China’s three belief systems: Confucius(Confucianism), Shakyamuni Buddha(Buddhism) and Lao Zi(Taoism) — The Vinegar Tasters painting is the most popular painting related to taoism. It was made even more famous when the book “Tao of Pooh” mentioned this piece of art. Confucius(551-479 BC) was a teacher and political reformer who lived in China at ... Know, You Don?t
2008-06-01 04:40:00 I just know that it’s going to rain. And it does. Or, just as likely, it doesn’t. I know just what kind of person she is. Actually, I really don’t. I never win anything, so why would I win this time. But then I do. I know exactly what you are thinking. Of course, I am wrong. So then, ... By: Sharp Iron
Obama Resigns From His Church!!!!!
2008-06-01 04:04:00 I can’t believe it took this long but here is a copy of the letter from the Obama’s to the Trinity Church resigning! Now he has used them as spiritual guidance over the last 20 years May 30, 2008 Dear Rev. Moss: We are writing to make official our decision to end our membership at Trinity. We make this decision with sadness. Trinity was where ... Ceiling Cat Saved My Children
2008-05-31 21:31:00 As I do each Saturday morning, I was enjoying my cup of dark roast Arabica bean coffee (brewed strong enough to grow Joey Lawrence’s hair back*) and reading the latest over at TransWorldNews, when this bit of news caused a hand-shaking, heart palpitating minor anxiety attack. Wait. That was probably the coffee. No matter, this news… ... By: fracas
The Call Of History
2008-05-31 18:00:00 “History is not just the evolution of technology; but of thought, reflecting choices taken and the consequences of action by understanding the reality of those who came before us. Perhaps a vision why we view the world the way we do, as certain values develop from experience defining what our potential for contribution toward further ... By: Eclectic Commons
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