Archive for September, 2009

 

Practicing Christian

September 21st, 2009

While listening to NPR this afternoon, I heard an interview with Harvey Cox. I was awed by him.  He discussed many things I love all in one interview on the Diane Rehm Show–Education, Religion, and Doubt.  What really struck me was when asked about his own faith.  He described himself as a practicing Christian, but [...]

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Dalai Lama

September 11th, 2009

I am currently reading the book An Open Heart by The Dalai Lama.  He is remarkably compassionate.  He teaches that we are all the same.  We all have great potential. Social Bookmarking

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TNIV–caused controversy

September 7th, 2009

I bought a TNIV when it came out.  Being me, I liked the gender neutral language.  I think “man” meaning mankind is often read to be not women.  I, admittedly not conservative concerning women in the church, am happy to own a copy of this version.  Little did I know it would so quickly disappear. [...]

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Biblical Literacy

September 7th, 2009

Texas law mandates Biblical Literacy taught in schools.  What do you think?  No guidelines is the odd part. Social Bookmarking

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Prayer

September 2nd, 2009

I struggle with prayer.  I made a goal in January to revisit prayer in 2009.  So far, like most of those sort of goals, I have failed.  I have have had an ongoing struggle with prayer for many years.  I don’t know how prayer relates to my view of God and how I perceive God’s [...]

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