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Rethinking Baptism

Posted on July 6, 2007 by me

I like people who think, and I especially like people who rethink. I like Ben Witherington III, and subscribe to his blog. He’s an educated guy who still likes to think (it sounds funny but actually, that seems to be … Continue reading →

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Heretic’s Guide to Eternity: What was I thinking?

Posted on July 5, 2007 by me

Jossey-Bass Publishers, one of the publishers of the new “emergent” group of authors, used to sent me review copies of some of their books, saying that they liked my thoughtful, honest reviews. That is, until I slammed one of Brian … Continue reading →

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Irreducible foolishness

Posted on July 3, 2007 by me

I’ve finally started reading Richard Dawkins’ The God Delusion. From everything I’ve read by Dawkins so far, and from the reviews I’ve read of his book, I really shouldn’t be surprised by the book, but I have to confess that … Continue reading →

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Becket (or the Honour of God)

Posted on July 2, 2007 by me

This past weekend I had an urge to watch the old movie Becket, about Thomas Becket, the former Archbishop of Canterbury who was murdered in 1170 by 4 knights, possibly at the suggestion of King Henry II. The 1964 Paramount … Continue reading →

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