Category Archives: Faith, Science & Doubt

Historical evidence for the Bethlehem census story

Posted on December 3, 2009 by me

Weekend Fisher writes today concerning some historical evidence for the story – often written off as mere myth – that Jesus was born in Bethlehem as a result of a census.   Apparently, as no Roman documents exist from that period, … Continue reading →

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Support for the authenticity and authorship of the Gospel of John

Posted on October 23, 2009 by me

From Heart, Mind, Soul, and Strength: Of the four canonical gospels of the life of Christ, the one I have most often seen dismissed outright for historical value is the Gospel of John. The early church agreed that it was … Continue reading →

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Satire and Irony

Posted on September 15, 2009 by me

Satire and Irony are one or two of my favorite literary devices (depending upon your definitions).  Most people don’t really understand either, and don’t expect me to help in that regard. (I just needed some type of introduction to tie … Continue reading →

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Evidence? What evidence?

Posted on September 4, 2009 by me

Over the years I’ve sat through a number of civil trials as an observer.  Over 2 or 3 days (sometimes more) I would hear the plaintiff put on their side, and the evidence always seemed overwhelming.  It wasn’t until I … Continue reading →

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