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Existentialist worship and the death of community

Posted on November 5, 2007 by me

We had emo-worship in our church yesterday; at least the singing part of worship (think Dashboard Confessional). Song after breathy, angst-ridden, emotion-filled song delivered by the 20-something worship leader invited us to share in a series of existential experiences that … Continue reading →

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Westboro Baptist learns the cost of free speech

Posted on November 1, 2007 by me

I remember a song years ago (can’t quite recall who the artist was, though) that contained the line, “Freedom is never cheap just because it’s free.” Jesus told his followers, “Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Will … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics/Current Events, The Freedom of Speech Awards | 2 Comments

Deja Moo: The feeling that you’ve heard this bull before

Posted on October 30, 2007 by me

Okay, Ben Witherington is back in my good graces, because he’s got a really decent sense of humor. Check out today’s post, which has one of the best collection of puns and one-liners I’ve seen in a while (some of … Continue reading →

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A critique of the “New Atheists” by the “Village Atheist”

Posted on October 30, 2007 by me

Whether or not you agree with the label “new atheists,” I’m sure you know that it refers to a handful of very vocal writers who are proposing among other things that religion is the real root of all evil. This … Continue reading →

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