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Who is my neighbor?

Who is my neighbor?


Via: bob-nelson  •  Religion & Ethics  •  14 Comments  •  7 years ago

Original article by Fred Clark - slactivist ------------------------------------- Two general rules about Jesus stories. No. 1: You don’t want to be the guy asking “Who is my...
You Can’t Be Christian If You’re Not Caring For The Poor

You Can’t Be Christian If You’re Not Caring For The Poor


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

Original article by Benjamin L Corey --------------------------------------- People often falsely assume that the word Christian has a clear, singular, meaning but that’s not necessarily...
Pastoral Resources for Immigrants and Refugees

Pastoral Resources for Immigrants and Refugees


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

  "We all agree that our nation has the obligation to secure its borders and establish criteria for who is permitted to enter and how long they are permitted to stay. In a post-9/11 world, we...
A Convincing Holy Book? Not Possible.

A Convincing Holy Book? Not Possible.


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

Original article by Bob Seidensticker - Cross Examined ------------------------------------- Here’s a thought experiment. Say you’re a strong Christian. You’re comfortable arguing for...
For The People Who Say “The Moral Laws In The Old Testament Still Apply To Us"

For The People Who Say “The Moral Laws In The Old Testament Still Apply To Us"


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

Original article by Benjamin L. Corey ------------------------------------- Anyone who has ever read the Old Testament knows there’s a lot of laws listed in those books– over 600 to be...
Christian Preacher Lady : If Christians Are Wealthy They Make Jews Jealous And Cause Them To Convert To Christ

Christian Preacher Lady : If Christians Are Wealthy They Make Jews Jealous And Cause Them To Convert To Christ


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

Jesus said some are born gay.

Jesus said some are born gay.


Via: community  •  Religion & Ethics  •  31 Comments  •  7 years ago

Some Christians confidently assert that God did not create homosexual people "that way." This is important because they realize if God did create gays "that way," rejecting them would be...
No, The Bible Doesn’t Say The Earth Is Only 6,000 Years Old

No, The Bible Doesn’t Say The Earth Is Only 6,000 Years Old


Via: bob-nelson  •  Religion & Ethics  •  11 Comments  •  7 years ago

Original article by Benjamin Corey ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Fundamentalists of the “young earth” variety will often claim...
Tasmanian honeymakers refuse to pay rates because God, not council, owns their land

Tasmanian honeymakers refuse to pay rates because God, not council, owns their land


Via: hal-a-lujah  •  Religion & Ethics  •  3 Comments  •  7 years ago

http://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/real-life/recalcitrant-tasmanian-honeymakers-refuse-to-pay-rates-because-god-not-council-owns-their-land/news-story/edfe142d264c40feae9c224c89ae7e3e BLESSED are...
5 Things You’re Reading, When You’re Reading The Bible

5 Things You’re Reading, When You’re Reading The Bible


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

Original article by Benjamin L. Corey -------------------------------------- I love the Bible. It’s why I spent eight years of my life in seminary, why I’ve served as a church pastor...
Sex orgies, prostitution, porn: Allegations shake Catholic Church in Italy

Sex orgies, prostitution, porn: Allegations shake Catholic Church in Italy


Via: hal-a-lujah  •  Religion & Ethics  •  11 Comments  •  7 years ago

Source ROME (RNS) — Lurid accusations of priests involved in sex orgies, porn videos and prostitution have emerged from several parishes in Italy recently, sending shock waves all the way to...
Catholic School Student Justifies Racist Essay By Saying Jesus and His Apostles Were All White

Catholic School Student Justifies Racist Essay By Saying Jesus and His Apostles Were All White


Via: hal-a-lujah  •  Religion & Ethics  •  2 Comments  •  7 years ago

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West Virginia public schools sued over Bible classes

West Virginia public schools sued over Bible classes


Via: hal-a-lujah  •  Religion & Ethics  •  1 Comments  •  7 years ago

Source Some parents in West Virginia are fighting to put an end to a Bible class in public schools.   For nearly 80 years, Bible stories have been taught in Mercer County as part of the...
Pope throws down gauntlet to religions: No killing in God’s name

Pope throws down gauntlet to religions: No killing in God’s name


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

- "In his annual address on Monday to the diplomatic corps accredited to the Holy See, Pope Francis signaled that 2017 will be a year in which his press for peace gathers steam, and laid down...
Americans — not just liberals — have a religious literacy problem

Americans — not just liberals — have a religious literacy problem


Via: bob-nelson  •  Religion & Ethics  •  64 Comments  •  7 years ago

Alex Wong/Getty Images The idea that liberals and cultural elites suffer from religious illiteracy is now widely accepted, by both the accusers and the accused.   New York Times...
Questions For Christians - N° 2

Questions For Christians - N° 2


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

2. What changed between Bill Clinton and now? Don’t you think you owe him an apology? Seriously, what changed? Because you know, I remember those days and we were calling for Clinton to...
We Don’t Win If They Lose

We Don’t Win If They Lose


Via: bob-nelson  •  Religion & Ethics  •  49 Comments  •  7 years ago

Original article by Matthew Distefano , Unfundamentalist Christians --------------------------------------------------------------------- Once a week, I meet up with my friend Michael...
Jesus never read ‘The Bible’

Jesus never read ‘The Bible’


Via: bob-nelson  •  Religion & Ethics  •  3 Comments  •  8 years ago

Original article by Fred Clark --------------------------   “I think Christians should accept and adopt Jesus’ view of the Bible,”  prominent pastor and author Tim Keller tweeted...
Happy Holidays

Happy Holidays


Via: pat-wilson  •  Religion & Ethics  •  10 Comments  •  8 years ago

CHESeD AND AGAPE: SHARED VALUES IN JUDAISM AND CHRISTIANITY BY KATPEN AND ENOCH

CHESeD AND AGAPE: SHARED VALUES IN JUDAISM AND CHRISTIANITY BY KATPEN AND ENOCH


Via: katpen  •  Religion & Ethics  •  66 Comments  •  8 years ago

Chesed (Hebrew) is often translated as loving kindness. . Agape (Greek) is often translated as love for other humans. . In this article Katpen will present examples of Agape, and the key role it...
It's simple, really... ... ... by Bob Nelson

It's simple, really... ... ... by Bob Nelson


Via: bob-nelson  •  Religion & Ethics  •  174 Comments  •  8 years ago

And one of [the Pharisees], a lawyer, asked him a question to test him. “Teacher, which is the great commandment in the Law?” And he said to him, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your...
The Fabrication of Jesus Christ

The Fabrication of Jesus Christ


Via: hal-a-lujah  •  Religion & Ethics  •  3 Comments  •  8 years ago

Biblical Marriage Not Defined Simply As One Man, One Woman: Iowa Religious Scholars’ Op-Ed

Biblical Marriage Not Defined Simply As One Man, One Woman: Iowa Religious Scholars’ Op-Ed


Via: hal-a-lujah  •  Religion & Ethics  •  10 Comments  •  8 years ago

http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/3397304 A trio of Iowa-based religious scholars penned an op-ed in a local paper this week, reminding readers that despite popular opinion, the Bible does not...
God’s Word Endures: New Tech Confirms Modern Bible’s Antiquity

God’s Word Endures: New Tech Confirms Modern Bible’s Antiquity


Via: xxjefferson51  •  Religion & Ethics  •  11 Comments  •  8 years ago

Is the Bible we read today the same Bible that was written millennia ago by prophets and apostles? That was a question that consumed scholars for generations. You see, prior to 1947, the earliest...
How The Catholic Church Documented Mother Teresa's 2 Miracles

How The Catholic Church Documented Mother Teresa's 2 Miracles


Via: looser-too  •  Religion & Ethics  •  4 Comments  •  8 years ago

How The Catholic Church Documented Mother Teresa's 2 Miracles http://www.npr.org/sections/parallels/2016/08/31/491937448/how-the-catholic-church-documented-mother-teresas-two-miracles Hundreds...
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