Tag Archives: Jesus

Franklin Graham is out of his mind

Posted on July 18, 2015 by jim

Franklin Graham is out of his mind. And so are the tens of thousands of people who agree with him. In response to the shootings at Chattanooga military recruitment offices, Graham suggested “we are under attack by Muslims at home … Continue reading →

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Political pastors

Posted on July 14, 2015 by jim

Have you heard about this: Pastors Eye a Move From God’s House to the Statehouse When considering pastors running for public office in the United States, you might imagine them wanting to improve the lives and conditions of others. You … Continue reading →

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Christians in our changing world

Posted on July 10, 2015 by jim

Their religion no longer sustains them. The society of their youth has vanished. Their simple theology is nearly worthless in a complex and changing world. They are afraid. In their fear they lash out at “others.” Liberals, immigrants, judges who … Continue reading →

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My faith story – more or less

Posted on July 8, 2015 by jim

In September, 2001, I was living in a hotel, going through a divorce, drinking and smoking too much. A week after 9-11, when so many of us were grappling with such an example of pure evil in the world, I … Continue reading →

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American dependence

Posted on July 3, 2015 by jim
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Jesus before the Bible – for non-Christians

Posted on June 24, 2015 by jim

Too many of our fundamentalist Christian, non-Christian, pagan, and atheist sisters and brothers focus on the Bible and completely overlook Jesus. But you don’t need the Bible to get to Jesus. Just today, for example, a fundamentalist Christian on the … Continue reading →

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Strange bedfellows

Posted on June 10, 2015 by jim

This is awkward. In a June 5 Facebook post, Franklin Graham suggested it’s time to “fight the tide of moral decay that is being crammed down our throats by big business, the media, and the gay & lesbian community.” Because … Continue reading →

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The Duggars – worshiping a wrong Jesus

Posted on May 23, 2015 by jim

“I don’t know who their version of Jesus or God is. I have no comprehension of the Duggar’s idea of right and wrong.” In 48 hours the Duggar’s reputation came tumbling down like a house built on stone-colored sand. Their … Continue reading →

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Posted on May 21, 2015 by jim
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The stones would shout

Posted on May 8, 2015 by jim
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“Accepting Christ”

Posted on April 18, 2015 by jim

We’re born sinners. That’s what some Christians think. (Or is this what many Christians think? It appears so.) Most evangelicals say our sin nature is total depravity and the only thing that can save us is the grace of God. … Continue reading →

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For Good Friday

Posted on April 2, 2015 by jim

Here’s a wonderful excerpt of an interview with Bono, as he patiently and simply explains his faith in Christ. “I find it hard to accept, that millions and millions of lives, half the earth, for two thousand years, have been … Continue reading →

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Celebrating pagan holidays

Posted on March 26, 2015 by jim

Listen to anyone criticize Christianity and eventually they may mention the notion that Christian holidays are based on pagan holidays. Which would make sense if ancient Christians celebrated modern holidays like Christmas and Easter. But they didn’t. The book of … Continue reading →

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Jesus and Socrates – for non-Christians

Posted on March 18, 2015 by jim

We have exactly zero writings of Socrates today, do you believe he existed? If you take the four Gospels, and consider them as the four different accounts they are, written at four different places, at different times, by different people, … Continue reading →

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