Apologetics
God In Schools
Dear God: Why didn’t you save the school children at . . . a.. Moses Lake, Washington 2/2/96 b.. Bethel, Alaska 2/19/97 c.. Pearl, Mississippi 10/1/97 d.. West Paducah, Kentucky 12/1/97 e.. Stamps, Arkansas 12/15/97 f.. Jonesboro, Arkansas 3/24/98 g.. Edinboro, Pennsylvania 4/24/98 h.. Fayetteville, Tennessee 5/19/98 i.. Springfield, Oregon 5/21/98 j.. Richmond, Virginia 6/15/98 […]
Thinking About Religion
What we need after September 11 is greater clarity about what we take religion to be … In the postcolonial world, Lincoln argues, religion is widely considered the most viable and effective instrument of rebellion against economic and social injustices. It is the institution through which unified communities ensure the integrity and continuity of their […]
Islamic Shari’a
On Tuesday the notorious case of Amina Lawal was being debated in Australian Federal Parliament. Enclosed is an essay on the precedents for stoning adulterers in Muhammad’s life and teaching, outlining the difficulty of reinterpreting these precendents in a more tolerant way. This article also discusses the comparision with Christianity and Judaism, in the light […]
W W J D In Iraq?
This has some impact. Comes from Sojourners Magazine (http://www.sojo.net). ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ WWJD in IRAQ? by Tom Blodget As this nation debates going to war, and reels from a decade of institutionalized and glorified greed, it might be wise to refer to one of the “gold standards” for behavior – the gospel of Jesus. Certainly any Christian […]
Evolution, Religion And The Nature Of Society
There is no evidence that scientific understanding replaces religious belief in modern cultures. America has become more religious over the course of its history, not less, despite the influence of science and engineering…. A very high proportion of scientists themselves profess a belief in God and participate in organized religions…. Clearly, we must think of […]
Causes Of Deviant Behaviour
Much of our approach to what is considered deviant behaviour is determined by whether we see it as a matter of moral choice and free will, or as having biological cause and effect. Thus, in regard to homosexuality, we have moved (to some extent) from seeing it as a moral choice, to one which is […]
Reform Islam Here
By Andrew Bolt It’s something the media was right not to discuss in the rawness of our early grief. But on Thursday a molotov cocktail was tossed into the Doncaster Islamic Centre, and we know that what the press isn’t talking about, the public sure is. Islam in Australia. Is it a threat? Do the […]
Archeology And Jesus
I pinched this reference from a Netfriend on another list. An archaeological discovery dating from the time of Jesus which mentions him. See here: http://www.bib-arch.org/bswb_BAR/bswbbar2806f1.html Rowland. October 22, 2002
Creationism And Indoctrination
From: “Ken Smith” Newsgroups: aus.religion.christian Chris wrote: > >This word “indoctrinate” is inappropriate, unless you would > >say we also indoctrinate students with maths and physics and > >chemistry and so on. Ken responded: > > Of course we indoctrinate students in maths, Chris. > I hope that every teacher in Australia will thoruoghly indoctrinate […]
Creation And Evolution
From: “Chris Ho-Stuart” Newsgroups: aus.religion.christian Subject: Re: faith (was creationism) > Gladys Swager wrote (==) > > Chris, Thank you for your answer. I am working from Ozemail > > through Google. I am on an upward learning curve as this is > > my first Chat-room experience. As I became more familiar > > […]
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