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Is Scriptural Interpretation Possible?

Just a brief note on the canard I’ve heard a lot this week that “there are just so many different interpretations of Scripture” (and therefore it can’t be held up as authoritative, even in discussions amongst Christians). What is it … Continue reading

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The Blue Tarp of Doom

Years and years ago I went to a weekend youth retreat with some kids from church at the Roman Nose State Park campgrounds.  There was a big hill leading up to the mess hall there, and at one particular point … Continue reading

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Multiverse? Wherefore art thou Multiverse?

I read an opinion piece today by theoretical physicist Andrei Linde on why he thinks we need to abandon the traditional conception of the universe (i.e. one whole “uni” containing di-“verse” parts) in favor of the multiverse theory (which posits … Continue reading

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Lowered prophetic standards

So now that Ariel Sharon has died, I keep hearing about this “prophesy” given by the deceased Rabbi Kaduri that the Messiah would not return until after Sharon’s death. Ignoring the obvious questions about the identity of this messiah in … Continue reading

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Allies, yes. But allies over the gospel? That is the question.

Pastor Brown has written a spot on piece about the trend in today’s battles over sexuality and abortion that see Lutherans allying themselves ever more closely with Roman Catholics. As he points out, there’s nothing wrong with this in principle. … Continue reading

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4 Semi-Related Thoughts

The thing I’m having the most trouble acclimating to in this Brave New World is the new face of sin.  I’m not that old, but I am all the same versed in the old norms and taboos of our formerly … Continue reading

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Finding “Relevance” in Quality, Not Quantity

It is certainly with much frustration that conservative Lutherans are seeing so many children of families who have grown up with us running off in search of more “relevant” congregations; sometimes, in an amazing example of the tail wagging the … Continue reading

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“…they’re children wherever they are.”

There has been much ado on various conservative media outlets today about Nancy Pelosi’s recounting of a conversation alleged to have taken place between Madam Pelosi and her grandson recently on the subject of Syria.  (please take a look at … Continue reading

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Gay Mirage Conversations pt.2

So, about the time the previous conversation ended I posted this, saying “Jordan and Jon, this might get my point across better.”  The balance of the conversation that then followed is copied below.  A good, respectful, encouraging dialogue all said, … Continue reading

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Gay Mirage Conversations pt.1

Back in March I had a facebook conversation with some friends pertaining to the Supreme Court’s announcement that they would be hearing (and have now recently ruled on) several cases on gay mirage (not a typo, thank Doug Wilson).  It … Continue reading

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