Probably one of the frequently mentioned and misunderstood teaching Jesus of Christ is this: “Do not judge so that you will not be judged” (Matt. 7:1). It really is used as a form of rhetoric for the purpose of privatizing beliefs. A number of folks are under the impression that religious beliefs are simply personal … Continue reading The Sin of Being Non-Judgmental
Seek First the Kingdom
Anxiety over never the lack of food and clothing is a challenge people face in every epoch of time. The first century audience of Jesus certainly had their daily struggles. The possibility of having to put up one’s cloak as collateral for a pledge in hopes the lender was faithful to Yahweh’s covenant (Exod. 22:25-27), … Continue reading Seek First the Kingdom
What’s Great About the King James Bible?
I particularly reading this piece on the significance of the King James Bible:Why All the Fuss Over King James Bible?By Larry Stone2011 is the 400th anniversary of the King James Version of the Bible. This year books have been published about the translation, about the KJV's influence, and even about the bi-numeral King James himself … Continue reading What’s Great About the King James Bible?
Magnito Got It: At Least He Understood What Was Going On…
Last weekend I had a chance to check out X-Men: First Class, and this blockbuster did not disappoint. It was a good story with lots of great epic battle scenes. The whole younger versions of Charles Xavier (James McAvoy) and Erik Lehnsherr / Magneto (Michael Fassbender) recruiting the first team of X-Men to battle against … Continue reading Magnito Got It: At Least He Understood What Was Going On…
Eugenics in America…
Just read, "Sterilisation: North Carolina Grapples with Legacy" by Daniel Nasaw. It is certainly chilling that at one time in the United States of America in the State of North Carolina that between 1929 and 1974 would sponsor the sterilization of 1,110 men and 6,418 women on the recommendation of a social worker. The very idea of … Continue reading Eugenics in America…