The Good Samaritan Turns the Other Cheek

In a world where antagonism is the norm, it becomes clearer that to turn the other cheek is much more than simply letting go of wrongs done to us. We must be like the good Samaritan. The Good Samaritan is a familiar parable, and so is the saying that you…

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Ashley Madison and the Pharisees

Did users of Ashley Madison get what they deserved? 7 So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.   ~ Jn 8:7 The entire Ashley Madison affair (pun intended)…

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Christ's Justice, Fairness and Forgiveness Vs Secularism

Forgiveness might seem counter to justice and fairness, but current events show that #SecularSocietyIsNotFair and #SecularSocietyIsNotForgiving, thus fueling many societal problems. 21 Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times? 22 Jesus saith unto him, I say…

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Christ’s Justice, Fairness and Forgiveness Vs Secularism

Forgiveness might seem counter to justice and fairness, but current events show that #SecularSocietyIsNotFair and #SecularSocietyIsNotForgiving, thus fueling many societal problems. 21 Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times? 22 Jesus saith unto him, I say…

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What Offends You? The Answer Depends on How You Understand the Eighth Day (Last Great Day)

Should a Map With North on the Top Offend You?  It Is Racist and Imperialistic, Don’t You Know? [Updated: 1 March 2014, added quote from Seth Godin that was missed first time around] Explorers’ Monument in Fremantle, Western Australia THIS PLAQUE WAS ERECTED BY PEOPLE WHO FOUND THE MONUMENT BEFORE…

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Bits and Pieces

It’s been a while since I did a roundup article of smaller current events items.  Here are some items from various places that might be of interest. Crop Circles Made by Stoner Wallabies In one of the stranger articles I’ve come across recently, the Telegraph reported on 26 June 2009…

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