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What Did Jefferson Mean by the Phrase "Wall of Separation"?

9/11/2022

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When considering Jefferson’s famous letter to the Danbury Baptists, most people only consider how the phrase “wall of separation” sounds to our modern ears.  To us, this phrase sounds as if it is describing an impenetrable impasse which stands between our nation’s religious institutions and her political institutions.  Consider, for example, the following opinion of Supreme Court Justice Felix Frankfurter in McCollum v. Board of Education:


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10 Essentials for Raising A Godly Child

6/19/2022

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1) Replace the TV with good books – Neh 8:8, I Tim 4:13.

Christianity is based on a book, and reading comprehension is one of the most important skills that a child can develop. To encourage a greater love for reading, TV viewing should be strictly limited with very few exceptions - even to the point of the parents not watching anything until after the children are in bed.  The TV provides instant gratification and teaches kids to be impatient.  Books are more work, and they teach the value of diligence.  Reading develops attentiveness, but TV and video games decrease the child’s attention span.

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"Thee" and "Thou" vs. "Ye" and "You" - Understanding the Language of the KJV

5/24/2022

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The "thee's" and "thou's" of the KJV are not merely antiquated language. These terms had actually fallen out of use by the time that the KJV was translated, but the translators recognized the need to resurrect this antiquated terminology in order to keep their translation as accurate as possible.

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A Short Debate on The Moral Argument for the Existence of God

5/14/2022

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One of the main reasons that I engage in political debates is that doings so creates so many opportunities for directing the conversation to the topics of God and the Bible.  Here's a recent example of a comment that someone left on one of my political posts which then grew into a debate on the moral argument for the existence of God. 

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On Which Day of the Week Was Christ Crucified?

4/14/2022

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Every year around Easter, my Facebook feed fills up with speculations about the timing of the various events surrounding the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ.  I’ve previously addressed questions about the hour at which Christ was crucified and about the timing of the crucifixion in relation to the Passover.  In this article, I’ll present a few of the reasons that I believe the crucifixion of Christ took place on a Thursday. 



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The Minimalist Messiah: What Must I Do To Be Saved?

2/6/2022

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What is it that makes an individual a Christian?  This simple question has been asked and answered alternatively for nearly two millennia.  How one answers this question will have profound implications in his life, his ministry and his future estate.  It is imperative that every individual come to a realization of the minimal beliefs with which he must agree in order to obtain salvation.

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Temporary Believers: The "No True Believer" Fallacy of Calvinism

1/5/2022

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In the study of logic, there is a fallacy called the no true Scotsman fallacy, and my study of the teachings of Calvinism have lead me to the conclusion that Calvinists fall prey to this same fallacy. 

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The Genealogy of Christ

12/19/2021

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Around this time of year, a lot of Christians try to explain the genealogies in Matthew and Luke by saying that Matthew gives Joseph's genealogy while Luke gives Mary's genealogy. While this is technically true, I think that it causes more confusion than necessary. The proper way to view the two genealogies is not as those of Joseph and Mary but rather as the genealogies of Joseph and Jesus.  


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Religious Accommodation Letter For Employees in Alabama

12/1/2021

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I was recently asked to draft a religious accommodation request (regarding the covid vaccines) that plainly outlines the reasons for the accommodation while also informing employers of their responsibility to make reasonable accommodations for religious beliefs.  After submitting my draft to a lawyer for review and receiving his approval, I decided to share it here in case anyone else would like to use it.


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On Hospitals and Masks

10/2/2021

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If you’ve followed my blog over the past year, you know that my wife is a stroke survivor who cannot wear a mask without risking another stroke.  She tried wearing a mask in July of last year and ended up with temporary paralysis of her right side.  Since that event, her symptoms from the stroke have flared up with a vengeance, and we have been attempting to get her tested and treated for whatever is causing it. 


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