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The Rise of Virtue Signaling: The New Put-down Hijacking Public Discourse

The Rise of Virtue Signaling: The New Put-down Hijacking Public Discourse


Via: bob-nelson  •  Religion & Ethics  •  3 Comments  •  7 years ago

My 17 year-old daughter was recently ordered to “get off your high horse” by a highly credentialed founder of a policy think tank when she asked a clarifying question during a talk. He read her...
Denounce Evil, Speak Truth at Every Opportunity

Denounce Evil, Speak Truth at Every Opportunity


Via: redding-shasta-jefferson-usa  •  Religion & Ethics  •  43 Comments  •  7 years ago

Liberty McArtor Evil never goes away. Not now, while the world yet awaits her King’s return. Which is why we must denounce it at every chance. After recent events in Charlottesville, many...
When the Bible Doesn’t Give You History

When the Bible Doesn’t Give You History


Via: bob-nelson  •  Religion & Ethics  •  16 Comments  •  7 years ago

“If you can’t trust the Bible on one thing, you can’t trust it on anything.” This sentiment is popular among many Christians and is the measuring rod by which they evaluate the Bible. They...
Dear Religious Right: Didn’t You Just Finish Telling Me You Believe in Violence Against Nazis?

Dear Religious Right: Didn’t You Just Finish Telling Me You Believe in Violence Against Nazis?


Via: bob-nelson  •  Religion & Ethics  •  30 Comments  •  7 years ago

I have a serious and honest question for my friends on the Religious Right, because what you told me recently has left me confused as to your actual position.  An American city saw terror...
Are You An Existentialist ?

Are You An Existentialist ?


Via: johnrussell  •  Religion & Ethics  •  10 Comments  •  7 years ago

Existentialism in a nutshell : The universe is meaningless and chaotic . We need meaning and structure in our lives . We will therefore create this meaning and...
Liberty University graduates return diplomas because of support for Trump by Jerry Falwell Jr.

Liberty University graduates return diplomas because of support for Trump by Jerry Falwell Jr.


Via: hal-a-lujah  •  Religion & Ethics  •  9 Comments  •  7 years ago

Source Since the early days of the 2016 presidential campaign, Liberty University President Jerry Falwell Jr. has been a staunch supporter of Donald Trump. For some students and alumni of the...
If We Don’t Want to See Another Charlottesville, Silence Is Not an Option

If We Don’t Want to See Another Charlottesville, Silence Is Not an Option


Via: bob-nelson  •  Religion & Ethics  •  4 Comments  •  7 years ago

When will we all truly speak out against the blatant racism that embodies this self-proclaimed Christian nation? We just watched hundreds of white supremacists, adorned in KKK and Nazi gear,...
Celebrating Robert G. Ingersoll, “The Great Agnostic”

Celebrating Robert G. Ingersoll, “The Great Agnostic”


Via: johnrussell  •  Religion & Ethics  •  11 Comments  •  7 years ago

Robert G. Ingersoll was born on this day, August 11, in 1833. Ingersoll was a Civil War veteran, a lawyer, an orator, and most importantly a humanist. While never describing himself with that...
President Trump’s Religious Advisory Council Stands Firmly With Him

President Trump’s Religious Advisory Council Stands Firmly With Him


Via: bob-nelson  •  Religion & Ethics  •  1 Comments  •  7 years ago

Business leaders know that Trump’s support for neo-nazis and white supremacists has no moral foundation. They’ve jumped ship. Unfortunately, the members of his religious advisory council...
After Charlottesville, how do we cover an immoral president?

After Charlottesville, how do we cover an immoral president?


Via: bob-nelson  •  Religion & Ethics  •  1 Comments  •  7 years ago

Donald Trump is using the most powerful office in the country to play defense for white supremacists and neo-Nazis. How can media coverage of his presidency ever be the same?...
This is NOT Complicated, Part 2 ... ... by Bob Nelson

This is NOT Complicated, Part 2 ... ... by Bob Nelson


Via: bob-nelson  •  Religion & Ethics  •  1 Comments  •  7 years ago

    Nazis are evil.        Associating with Nazis is evil.      Justifying association with Nazis is evil.       ----------------------------------- RED RULES...
Yes, This is Racism

Yes, This is Racism


Via: calbab  •  Religion & Ethics  •  37 Comments  •  7 years ago

August 13, 2017  by John Pavlovitz. When you move that far right, past humanity, past decency, past goodness—you’re something else. As a writer and pastor, my job is to weave...
Jesus the Jew? First Christian? Holy Priest? Sovereign King (of the Jews)?

Jesus the Jew? First Christian? Holy Priest? Sovereign King (of the Jews)?


Via: calbab  •  Religion & Ethics  •  212 Comments  •  7 years ago

Jesus Christ is unique in several respects, not the least of which is the fact that in him alone centers the gospel of the grace of God. He has changed the face of history, for in him eternity has...
This is not complicated ... ... by Bob Nelson

This is not complicated ... ... by Bob Nelson


Via: bob-nelson  •  Religion & Ethics  •  204 Comments  •  7 years ago

This is not complicated   1. Neo-Nazis are evil .   2. Defending Neo-Nazis is evil.   3. Justifying Neo-Nazis is evil.   4. Associating with Neo-Nazis is evil.   5. Refusing...
Mulder, it’s me (the evidence of signs)

Mulder, it’s me (the evidence of signs)


Via: bob-nelson  •  Religion & Ethics  •  6 Comments  •  7 years ago

An odd thing happens whenever one expresses skepticism about any particular claim of miraculous healing. That particularity — specific questions about a specific incident — is abruptly...
Robert Jeffress and ‘The War Prayer’

Robert Jeffress and ‘The War Prayer’


Via: bob-nelson  •  Religion & Ethics  •  1 Comments  •  7 years ago

In early 2003, “It was a time of great and exalting excitement. The country was up in arms, the war was on, in every breast burned the holy fire of patriotism; the drums were beating, the bands...
People assume serial killers are atheists

People assume serial killers are atheists


Via: johnrussell  •  Religion & Ethics  •  141 Comments  •  7 years ago

      https://www.axios.com/youre-more-likely-to-assume-a-serial-killer-is-an-atheist-2470310571.html       AP A new study published in Nature Human Behaviour found that people...
Do you think I should have an ethical delema?

Do you think I should have an ethical delema?


Via: randy  •  Religion & Ethics  •  11 Comments  •  7 years ago

I have just put on one of my favorite rock opera films of that category of all time, Jesus Christ Superstar. Now of course I am what's known as a strong atheist. That means that I know that there...
Do you think I should have an ethical delema?

Do you think I should have an ethical delema?


Via: randy  •  Religion & Ethics  •  0 Comments  •  7 years ago

Is the U.S. a Christian Nation? Not At All, and This Video Explains Why

Is the U.S. a Christian Nation? Not At All, and This Video Explains Why


Via: hal-a-freeganlujah  •  Religion & Ethics  •  9 Comments  •  7 years ago

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DEBATE: Orange County, CA. vs Family of transgender student, 8

DEBATE: Orange County, CA. vs Family of transgender student, 8


Via: calbab  •  Religion & Ethics  •  52 Comments  •  7 years ago

Nicole (Nikki) Brar (second from left) , her sister and her parents are seen in a family photo. (Manny Rivera) By Carlos Granda Thursday, August 03, 2017.  As a society, we can't accept...
Christian Activist: Same-Sex Summer Camps and Sleepovers Attract Sodomites

Christian Activist: Same-Sex Summer Camps and Sleepovers Attract Sodomites


Via: hal-a-lujah  •  Religion & Ethics  •  5 Comments  •  7 years ago

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From deep on the religious right bench to Trump’s all-star team

From deep on the religious right bench to Trump’s all-star team


Via: bob-nelson  •  Religion & Ethics  •  5 Comments  •  7 years ago

The real trouble for Capitol Ministries started in 2009, when Drollinger did … something? … that prompted mass-resignations from his ministry. Everybody who wasn’t Ralph Drollinger fled the...
Are Human Beings "Fallen" Creatures ?

Are Human Beings "Fallen" Creatures ?


Via: johnrussell  •  Religion & Ethics  •  49 Comments  •  7 years ago

ALSO POSTED ON THE GROUP   "RELIGIOUS AND NOT NEWS CHAT"  JOIN THAT GROUP ! https://thenewstalkers.com/gordy327/group/121/religious-and-not-news-chat           Can people ever be all...
PA City Finally Removes Veterans Memorial Bench That Denigrated Atheists

PA City Finally Removes Veterans Memorial Bench That Denigrated Atheists


Via: hal-a-freeganlujah  •  Religion & Ethics  •  64 Comments  •  7 years ago

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