Apologetics
The Paradox Of Our Time In History
Isn’t it amazing that George Carlin – gross and mouthy comedian of the 70’s and 80’s- could write something so very eloquent …. and so very appropriate post 9-11 (and Bali). “The paradox of our time in history is that we have taller buildings but shorter tempers, wider freeways, but narrower viewpoints. We spend more, […]
Islam And Intolerance
I found this interesting since it indicates how difficult a task a Muslim has to be religious and an American. Written by a former Muslim, now a Christian A Muslim American Patriot….an oxymoron Can a devout Muslim be an American patriot and loyal citizen? Theologically, no. Because his allegiance is to Allah, the moon God […]
Pro-Evolution Comic Book
“Your species will make perfect slaves for our dung mines!” gloats Kor-Guu, the giant purple space beetle, wielding a glinting dagger in one hairy insect claw. “Come out and fight, you frail little thing. Let survival of the fittest decide this planet’s fate!” The old man clutching a wooden staff bravely stands his ground. “You […]
Science And Religion
The dogmas embraced by science tend to be more flexible than those held by theologians. If empirical evidence of God were to appear, science probably would accept it eventually, if grudgingly; while religion, if presented with an empirical disproof of God, might simply refuse to listen. Nevertheless, while cosmology seems more and more to have […]
Economic Justice
Introduction Current economic policies in the U.S., as in many other countries, are fueling a rapidly growing disparity between America’s extremely wealthy families and everyone else. This disparity is exemplified by Bill Gates of Microsoft Corp. whose 1997 earnings (mostly from appreciated stocks) are about $20 billion–roughly the same income as two million full-time American […]
Pilger On Bali
01 November 2002 In a newsgroup article someone wrote: Now the question remains – will the UN Security Council have the good sense to create a strong resolution against Iraq, or will a US-led coalition need to disarm Iraq… To which another responded: What a pathetic euphemism for mass-murder and destruction …. “disarm”… And another: […]
Islam And Intolerance (A Response)
A netfriend wrote: Please forgive me if most of the following relates to Indonesia, but the principles are the same! [snip] [Can a Muslim be religious and an American?] Theologically, no. Because his allegiance is to Allah, the moon God of Arabia. Friend: Christians in Indonesia use “Allah” alongside the Malay “Tuhan” [which is also […]
Semitism And Sexuality
Some time ago I was talking to one of the Aboriginal leaders in my community. She explained that she had once been a Christian, but had given up the Christian Faith to return to the religion of her forebears. There was a clear cultural preference involved in her choice. I can see similar choices being […]
The Embryo Bill 2002
Dear Friends, The Embryo Bill has been passed back to the Senate after its enquiry. The full Senate will debate the Bill from November 11. There were over 1800 submissions made to the Senate Committee, by far the greater number opposing the Bill. The Committee report seems to highlight the inadequacies of the Bill, but […]
Semitism And Sexuality
From a netfriend One of the distinctions that appears frequently in discussion of Islam is that between culture and religion. Even Muslims wish to draw the distinction and point out that some things attributed to Islam are actually not Islam at all, but cultural things confused with Islam. Even customs like the veiling of woman […]
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