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To explain why I’m not getting into much detailed Scriptural debate in these posts - my intention behind writing about this has more to do with theological implications for my own life than to discuss the broader debate for and against corporal punishment in a parenting setting. In addition, I’m trying to stick to a [...] Related posts:
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Edited to add: Mike L. has a good post here that approaches the topic from a civil/political viewpoint and articulates some points quite well, IMO. As a followup to Adam’s post, First, I like what Michael Toy said: another companion cry might be “stop blaming the bible for our own fear and intolerance” Second - I don’t think [...] Related posts:
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The Bible & Homosexuality: Enough with the Bible Already — pomomusings …If it is truly the Bible that is causing some to hold these discriminatory beliefs, then perhaps we need to set the Bible aside for awhile. Perhaps we need to not construct a belief system about LGBT folk built on the foundation of a couple [...] Related posts:
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Image by Mark Cummins via Flickr Canterbury Tales by Taylor Marshall The Scriptural texts don’t float out there for just anyone to interpret. Rather, they belong to the Church and remain in that context. “In this order, and by this succession, the ecclesiastical tradition from the apostles, and the preaching of the truth, [...] Related posts:
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Recently, 2 questions about kids and the Bible came up on a parenting message board I’m a part of - 1. how much to censor and 2. how to use the Bible to teach issues of godly character and behavior. Here is my take on those issues that also touches on some good conversation [...] Related posts:
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I love this from Rick as he reflects on their community wrestling with luke 10:1-12 If the farmer worked like the current church, he would: Plow in the barn; Plant in the barn; Pray that it would rain in the barn; Harvest in the barn; and, then burn down the barn and call it revival! Let me contrast this with what you [...] Related posts:
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Examining the “spilling the seed” passages Why I don’t think these passages can be used in connection with birth control or masturbation Originally written March ‘05 In Genesis 38:7-10 we learn of Onan, one of Judah’s sons. Onan was commanded by God to impregnate his brother Er’s wife Tamar after God killed him (because he was evil). Onan [...] Related posts:
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“You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else, for at whatever point you judge the other, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things. Now we know that God’s judgment against those who do such things is based on truth. So when you, a mere man, [...] Related posts:
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