…The passage, so that you know actually goes like this: “tiskab et zakar miskbe issah hiw toebah” The word that seems to be his point of contention is miskbe. Tiskab mean to lie down. Hebrew words typically have several meanings – sometimes several dozen meanings! It makes it one of the toughest languages to translate. This word literally…Continue reading Engaging with Homosexual “clobber” passages – Part III
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Engaging with Homosexual “clobber” passages – Part II
A former student had recently read a series of books and arguments regarding the “clobber” passages in the Bible about condemning homosexuality. She was curious about several of their arguments. I started with a look at the main author – K. Renato Ling. I do not want to make an ad hominem error – and I am not…Continue reading Engaging with Homosexual “clobber” passages – Part II
Engaging with homosexual “clobber passages” Part I
This will be an in-depth series of articles. I hope you will take the time to follow up with them all. I take this topic very seriously and want to do justice to the thousands of people who are confused about these topics. I hope the tone and depth with show that I take these…Continue reading Engaging with homosexual “clobber passages” Part I
Community prevents you from losing your mind.
By Janine Coles Islam, M.D. Residency trained PM&R at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN / Medical school – Tulane University School of Medicine / F.A.A.P.M.R, Fellow American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation / F.I.A.I.M.E, Fellow, International Academy of Independent Medical Evaluators I work for a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation clinic. At the clinic I strive to…Continue reading Community prevents you from losing your mind.
Dr. Seuss, schools and cancel culture. I have a serious idea (not kidding) – Part 3
So, I have made my case at minimum for a common vocabulary… and maybe even a way to discuss and debate individuals and their role in this society. I think it is an example of a reasonable option that we could all take. Plausible… Possible? I accept perhaps not. The divisions may be just too deep. However,…Continue reading Dr. Seuss, schools and cancel culture. I have a serious idea (not kidding) – Part 3
Dr. Seuss, schools and cancel culture. I have a serious idea (not kidding) – Part 2
Do we Remember them or Honor them? Should this person go into the “Honor” file or the “Remember” file? Remember: If we choose to remember the person, we would limit them to specific things we might: Teach about the complexities of history in history classes & texts, put statues, etc. in museum type locations. This is…Continue reading Dr. Seuss, schools and cancel culture. I have a serious idea (not kidding) – Part 2
Dr Seuss, schools, and cancel culture. I have a serious idea (not kidding). Part I
News flash: Trending: “a human being was a complex mix of wonderful traits and achievements but also a frail, fallen person with some shameful aspects of their lives.” Someone, please stop the presses! (insert eye roll emoji here). Sorry to start with sarcasm, but I feel like this is something that all humans should be…Continue reading Dr Seuss, schools, and cancel culture. I have a serious idea (not kidding). Part I
Still Not Convinced to Prepare?
Prepping: Prepared or Paranoid Part 0 – Prequel. Texas and much of the country has faced one of the worst winter storms in a long time. Winter Storm Uri tested the electrical grid, water availability and several other systems. Most of you know this… Many of us are just now starting to emerge from all of it! My family just…Continue reading Still Not Convinced to Prepare?
When to Leave a Marriage (Including 6 Questions) – Part III
Ok, go back and look at those questions – I know that those questions are not directly from the Bible but I think they take hold of the biblical concepts and dictates… and honestly, those 6 (ok, I know it is more like 20 altogether) questions are really for people who have already experienced the…Continue reading When to Leave a Marriage (Including 6 Questions) – Part III
Should Christians Riot?
Put not your trust in princes, in a son of man, in whom there is no salvation. This should be short… but I am not usually very good at that. I will try. Believers… Brethren… Beloved – DO NOT join into any of the riots that may transpire in the coming weeks during the presidential transition. I…Continue reading Should Christians Riot?
When to Leave a Marriage – (Including 6 Questions) – Part II
Make sure and go back to Part I if you haven’t read it yet… At the simplest level, though there is still much debate over this, there are two potential motivations for divorce found in the Judeo/Christian Holy Bible (the source for the teachings of Jesus Christ and His immediate followers). The First is infidelity/sexual immorality. Jesus is…Continue reading When to Leave a Marriage – (Including 6 Questions) – Part II
Riots & Protests at the Capitol
First, a quote from Andrew Sullivan’s “America’s New Religion” “Now look at our politics. We have the cult of Trump on the right, a demigod who, among his worshippers, can do no wrong. And we have the cult of social justice on the left, a religion whose followers show the same zeal as any born-again…Continue reading Riots & Protests at the Capitol
When to Leave a Marriage – (Including 6 Questions) – Part I.
Some Thoughts (and 6 Questions) about When to Move on After a Spouse is Unfaithful I am a Christian. That means radically different things to different people, so I better explain before some people stop listening because of how they interpret those 4 words. It is not a result of or outcome from a political…Continue reading When to Leave a Marriage – (Including 6 Questions) – Part I.
Crowdmodern – A Worldview Stormfront – Part III
Considerations From Andrew Sullivan “America’s New Religion”… “Now look at our politics. We have the cult of Trump on the right, a demigod who, among his worshippers, can do no wrong. And we have the cult of social justice on the left, a religion whose followers show the same zeal as any born-again Evangelical. They…Continue reading Crowdmodern – A Worldview Stormfront – Part III
Crowdmodern – A Worldview Stormfront – Part II
This ethic allowed the dominant worldview to accept – tolerate – other views and opinions and even practices that were in direct opposition to it! The common Christian saying was to “love the sinner; hate the sin”, so that people who were living in opposition to the worldview were still to be loved! This powerful ethic…Continue reading Crowdmodern – A Worldview Stormfront – Part II
Podcast: Conversation with an Atheist.
Listen to these podcasts here. I think you’ll enjoy them!
Media and Little Dogs
We have a dog. He is a little dog… a Malti-poo; these intentionally mixed breeds are also called “designer mutts”. They are certainly nothing that a reasonable process nor a rational God would design. In an effort to be kind, I will say that he has many annoying traits and a few good ones. One of his…Continue reading Media and Little Dogs
Let’s Talk About Voter Fraud
Let’s Talk About Voter Fraud I have some quick thoughts on this and some recommendations, especially for Christians. 1. Democrats – I am personally not interested in hearing about outrage about undermining the sanctity of the election process from the Democrat party representatives. Hillary still talks in terms of the 2016 election being “stolen” from her. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUqxX0YAafg Stacy Abrams…Continue reading Let’s Talk About Voter Fraud
Podcast on the Afterlife
I recently got to be the guest on the “following to lead” podcast and we talked about the truth of the afterlife.
College students are really struggling during Covid quarantine – part 2
Given the challenges, it is good for students, friends and parents to talk about some improvements. Unless they work hard against it, students are spending almost all day, every day, online and in their rooms. This is not a recipe for mental health. Here are some ideas to discuss with your college student… or, if…Continue reading College students are really struggling during Covid quarantine – part 2