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Review: Coffeehouse Theology
Coffeehouse Theology by Ed Cyzewski (Author) There are theology books and there are books about theology. This is a book about theology, an important distinction. There aren’t a whole lot of “theological answers” in this book for it’s not the purpose. Coffeehouse theology is a book preparing you the reader to find answers in the time [...]
fantastic podcast on pentecostalism
Image via Wikipedia SOF: Pentecostalism - The Origins and Impact [Speaking of Faith® from American Public Media] In 2006, Pentecostals from all around the globe traveled to the birthplace of this tradition — Azusa Street in Los Angeles. We were there to cover the centennial celebration — and now we bring this program into the present, exploring [...]
stop getting angry and look in the mirror
I’m as frustrated as the next person about our financial situation in America and I have no answers…I don’t like the bailout but I don’t like thinking about how many people will suffer in the “lower strata” of our socio-economic spectrum if there isn’t some sort of bailout. What I will say is this: before [...]
do women REALLY have a choice?
Perception Is Reality - Feminists for Life of America - Pro Woman Pro Life Does a woman who is pregnant really have a choice on campus? Or is she forced to choose between having a baby and sacrificing her education and career plans? Do parents, who are keenly aware that their education has a direct impact on [...]
…and that’s the truth
HT Mike (he’s a wealth of linkage goodness today) Vancouver Sun blogs(excerpt) Forget the women’s vote. Sarah Palin is about the evangelical vote The pundits who say Republic presidential candidate John McCain picked Alaska Governor Sarah Palin as his running mate to secure the women’s vote are missing the point. She was chosen almost entirely to win over the white [...]
is a politician’s family important?
This is an interesting poll that I saw at Mike Todd’s blog - it was taken by a Canadian publication. globeandmail.com: Poll Results Do you consider a politician’s family when deciding how to vote? Yes22% 1169 votes No78% 4150 votes
the reason why
Image by Getty Images via Daylife I haven’t been thrilled with the way people on both sides of the aisle have talked about Palin and her family but let me see if I can articulate why some of us on the left(ish) side (well, me anyway) are a bit confused and even angry. The religious right [...]