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    The loss of virginity.

    Perhaps we need to rethink what virginity really means. Is it the breaking of the hymen or something more psychological/spiritual in nature?
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    Children on death row.

    That depends very much on the age of the child and the circumstances. Children are not born with a fully formed conscience and gain the ability to perceive the consequences of their actions only after a period of time. This is not a cut and dried situation.
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    Talking Donkey

    In the literary tradition of the ancient Greeks tall tales that taught a lesson were known as "fables". Many of these involved talking animals. Just saying.
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    Parables of Jesus

    Workers in the Vinyard Our culture has a long history of blaming the victims, and siding with the perpetrators. We are so used to blaming the victims, that when we are confronted with a Bible story which unmasks the power of oppression, we turn it into a condemnation of the poor. When we...
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    Parables of Jesus

    When it comes to a discussion of the parables and aphorisms of Jesus we must also remember that our interpretation of them can be suspect --- very suspect. In most cases our interpretation comes out of a culture that has been overwhelmingly Christian for most of the past 2000 years. This...
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    What is FAITH?

    I like that definition as well. I also noted that he stayed away from defining faith as belief.
  7. J

    Is it not OK to be gay?

    From all indications, opposition to same sex marriage will remain a controversial topic in American society for some time to come. Many of its opponents will continue to reference the Bible to buttress their arguments. But by now it should be clear that such claims only stand up to scrutiny if...
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    Best & Worst Fathers in the Bible

    I have problems with that as well.
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    Best & Worst Fathers in the Bible

    As number one on the list of bad fathers I would suggest Abraham. He hears a voice that tells him to sacrifice (murder) his son and he acts on it. If, as some suggest, God was testing him, he failed the test big time. Perhaps the "angel" in the story was an atheist or a pagan who was passing by...
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    CANADA: Freedom of Religion?

    Let us be a bit more accurate ---- this law was passed not by Canada but by the Province of Quebec. It is extremely controversial and has yet to be tested in the courts. Until just 50 to 60 years ago the entire province was controlled by the Roman Catholic Church. Nothing could be accomplished...
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    The Simple Original Apostolic Gospel

    Yes, I am quite aware of that but the election of Matthias took place about 50 days after the Resurrection. Paul obviously thought that Judas was a witness to the resurrection but the gospels were all written after Paul's death.
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    The Simple Original Apostolic Gospel

    Paul seems somewhat confused here. In verse 5 he appears to Cephas (Peter) and then to the twelve. When "the twelve" are mentioned in scripture the reference is always to the twelve apostles. But by that time Judas had committed suicide. Sadly Paul did not know of the "betrayal" because he...
  13. J

    What cliche saying do you hate the most?

    If I told you once, I've told you a thousand times I hate all clichés equally.
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    The Coming Civil War Over Abortion

    I have never met anyone who is "pro-abortion". I am "pro-choice" but I am certainly not pro-abortion. If we wish to minimize the abortion rate, making it illegal is the wrong way to go about it. There are nations where abortion is totally illegal and carries severe penalties where the abortion...
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    The Coming Civil War Over Abortion

    I have met a large number of people, like myself, who are "pro-choice". I have never ever met anyone who was "pro-abortion". How we use words matters a very great deal. If we seriously want to dramatically reduce the abortion rate, we must realize that banning it will not work and might even...
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    THE APOSTLES DID NOT PREACH THE SAME GOSPEL

    And just what is your point?
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    Should Religion be mingling with politics?

    theocracies have a long and extremely troubling history of suppression and persecution
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    The Spoiled Poor

    What does this have to do with my post and who is Judith McCormack? Edit: OK, just got it. Sorry.
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    The Spoiled Poor

    Perhaps not in a few of the fine details but in the broad sweep --- yes. BTW the most recent book in scripture was written 1890 years ago.
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    The Spoiled Poor

    Why myths about poor endure by Judith McCormack in the Toronto Star Our perceptions of poor people are full of stubborn myths. The man who picks up his welfare cheque in a white Cadillac, the teenage mother with a flock of illegitimate children, the loafer who works the system instead of a job...
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