Couple Ordered to Stop Bible Study at Home Without Permit

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Couple Ordered to Stop Holding Bible Study at Home Without Permit

They're backed down... as expected..

County won't force permit on Bible study leaders [This Post Continues after the jump...]

Texas School Board Set to Vote on Evolution

Texas School Board Set to Vote on Challenge to Evolution - WSJ.com

Wow... maybe there is hope after all... [This Post Continues after the jump...]

Was Choosing Rick Warren a mistake?

Kathryn Kolbert thinks so. but why?

The only objective negative thing that she can say about Warren is that he repeated the "lie" that marriage equality would threaten free speech. Everything else is just differences of opinion and belief. The left is all about UNITY and INCLUSIVENESS expect with people they disagree with. It's pathetic. (Has she condemned the lies and deception used by the pro-gay-marriage advocates in Florida? I doubt it.)

She simply doesn't want Obama to do what he said he would do. Be the President of ALL Americans and try and bring some unity and respect to Washington. She wants the inauguration to be a liberal/progressive party only...and somehow considers that unity.


Commentary: Choosing Rick Warren was a mistake - CNN.com [This Post Continues after the jump...]

Disney accused of corrupting children's minds

I tend to agree with this, but I know of no way for Disney to do any better? Does "Veggietales" (a very good animated Christian cartoon) not also have 100's of toys and games and dolls and new DVD's for sale? Don't they make money off being popular with the kids.

Disney is pretty low on my preferred activities for my daughter. Too many of the the stories feature magic or spells or super-beings with no ties to Christianity, and in some cases, opposed to a Christian world view.

I prefer TV on Nogin or Nick Jr. But it's only marginally better.

But at least it's commercial free (at times). It's the commercials more than any of the shows or Movies that get kids to crave items. Limit the commercials and you're 80% better off to begin with.

Disney accused by Catholic cleric of corrupting children's minds - Telegraph [This Post Continues after the jump...]

Cell Kept Calling Loved Ones After Man Died

Train Victim's Cell Kept Calling Loved Ones After He Died

This is just weird... if it were just one number I wouldn't think anything of it... but different numbers makes it interesting... of course they could all be single digit speed dialed number or something like that....

but even then, what's the root cause?

it's interesting how these people interpret it though... the calls could be interpreted as calls for help... but they choose to think of them in a good way.... [This Post Continues after the jump...]

Bishops criticize Biden's abortion statements

My Way News - Bishops criticize Biden's abortion statements

Attention all Catholic Democrats. Please consult with a priest before commenting on Catholic Church teaching. [This Post Continues after the jump...]

Not Above My Pay Grade - Are the Dems Dodging Abortion?

Opinion: Are the Democrats Dodging Abortion? | Newsweek Religion | Newsweek.com: "'Human development begins at fertilization when a male gamete or sperm (spermatazoon) unites with a female gamete or oocyte (ovum) to produce a single cell—a zygote. This highly specialized, totipotent cell marked the beginning of each of us as a unique individual.' That is the science. It's quite specific, and understanding the science here is surely not above the 'pay grade' of a president who will be making public-policy decisions based on that science." [This Post Continues after the jump...]

Barack Obama's Christian Journey

An interesting read...

I just can't get over how this journey lead him to the Democratic party. He's campaigning on "Change" meaning he'll somehow change Washington. But I think change needs to start closer to home. If he can't change the position of the Democratic party but rolls with the punches in order to get nominated and then maybe elected President, then I can only assume that Washington DC will withstand his attempts to change it.

But I digress... and I know I shouldn't feel this way, but I just don't like how comfortable he is as a Democrat.

Cover Story: Barack Obama's Christian Journey | Newsweek Politics: Campaign 2008 | Newsweek.com

**UPDATE**
Well, I couldn't stop thinking about this post. I wrote it quickly and it left me with the feeling I was saying one could not be both a Christian and a Democrat at the same time. Religion and politics are not the same thing but they do overlap a lot. There are many fringe political parties out there and I assume that just about anyone could find a party that match their belief 100%. But to really be involved in politics you would need to join one of the major parties, and to do that requires compromise on many of your positions and beliefs.

So neither Democrats nor Republicans are any way close to being a "Christian" party. But the Democrat party has always seemed actually "hostile" towards Christian belief. They embrace a lot of other religions and causes and belief systems, but not Christianity. It's this hostility on the part of the party itself that makes me wonder why any self professing Christian would be a part of it. So again, I wonder how Obama's Christian Journey lead him to the Democrat party? I wonder if Obama can "change" the party of if the party will change him.

He talks a lot about his personal beliefs, but will any of his beliefs be reflected in the party platform? He was able to make Jesse Jackson mad by saying the Black fathers need to stay around throught he tough times and actually help raise their kids. But is he willing to anger the feminist by truthfully saying that women should "stay" pregnant through the tough 9 months and actually give birth to their child? I doubt he's willing to even say that, and he'll never do any to limit "abortion rights". Where's the Christianity in that? [This Post Continues after the jump...]

Baby Dies, Comes Back to Life

Miracle or explained medical phenomenon?

I think this is why "belief" is so hard in the modern world. Even when we can't fully explain something, we pretend we can.

FOXNews.com - Baby Who Fell Into River Dies, Comes Back to Life - Health News [This Post Continues after the jump...]

Obama: Dobson Is ‘Making Stuff Up’

The battle has started...

Obama: Dobson Is ‘Making Stuff Up’ With Bible Criticism - America’s Election HQ [This Post Continues after the jump...]

Dobson accuses Obama of 'distorting' Bible

Dobson accuses Obama of 'distorting' Bible - Barack Obama News- msnbc.com [This Post Continues after the jump...]

Americans: My faith isn't the only way

Very interesting... but I question the validity because of the way words are used. Asking if there are "other ways" to God might be interpreted as only meaning other "styles" of the same beliefs, not belief in a completely different god.

But still it's disturbing how shallow true "belief" seems to be in America.

Americans: My faith isn't the only way - Faith- msnbc.com [This Post Continues after the jump...]

'An Evangelical Manifesto' criticizes politics of faith

This will be interesting to read when it comes out...

'An Evangelical Manifesto' criticizes politics of faith - CNN.com

more here

http://www.onenewsnow.com/Perspectives/Default.aspx?id=76376 [This Post Continues after the jump...]

Parents Who Prayed as Daughter Died to Face Murder Charges

This is disturbing. The girl died from an UNdiagnosed condition. She was healthy except for the last two weeks of her life. Some could call this poor judgment by the parents, but I won't even go that far. It was a mistake, yes.... but not 2nd degree murder.

I suspect it will not go far...

FOXNews.com - DA: Wisconsin Parents Who Prayed as Daughter Died to Face Murder Charges - Local News | News Articles | National News | US News [This Post Continues after the jump...]

Shroud of Turin debate rekindled

It's interesting how this never goes away....

The interesting thing about this to me is how SCIENCE can't really ever conclude anything in absolut finality. No matter what tests are done, they will always be done by people, and people can make mistakes. The test results will aways be open to "interpretation" and different people will come to different conclusions given the same data.

This proves my contention that SCIENCE can never settle a debate. There is no such thing as a SCIENTIFIC CONCLUSION. Science is a tool used by many people to reach their own conclusion, but any conclusion is by definition a subjective opinion of the person making the conclusion, therefore it can't be considered an "objective" conclusion.

And that's the problem with Science. It can never go the final step. It can never reach a conclusion independent of science-ISTS or the people using science.

Whether it's the Shroud or Turin, Global Warming, Evolution, or Abortion, SCIENCE is powerless to solve the issue.

Shroud of Turin debate rekindled - TODAY: People - MSNBC.com [This Post Continues after the jump...]

Clinton Rally at Catholic University - Opps!

Clinton Rally at Catholic University Sparks Controversy
I guess Hillary forgot her strong support for abortion is just a little at odd's with the Catholic Church's

Our Catholic institutions must promote the clear understanding of our deep moral convictions on an issue like abortion, an act that the Church calls 'an unspeakable crime' and a non negotiable issue.

Couldn't have said it better myself.... [This Post Continues after the jump...]

Engineers have a 'terrorist mindset'

Well, I'm certainly am inclined to take a conservative and religious position on things...and according to most democrats, my views are "extreme"... but I would hardly call myself a terrorist...

EETimes.com - Holy War! Researchers say EEs have a 'terrorist mindset'

PDF paper here Engineers of Jihad [This Post Continues after the jump...]

An Islamic Jesus?

Interesting....
In my own research into Islam (reading some of the Koran) I was in fact surprised at how much Islam and Christianity have in common. So much so that I would think of Muslims similarly to the way I think of Jews, They both worship the same God as I do, they just missed the coming of the messiah (Jesus).

I honestly believe (or perhaps hope) that God has someway to "saving" people who honestly believe in him, but not Jesus. I don't understand it, but God saves whomever he wants to save, so I pray that somewhere in the mysteries of God, there is a way for this to be done. I don't have to understand it, for it to be true.

If Muslims had similar beliefs the world would be much more peaceful. Particular if they could accept the idea of some sort of separation between "religion" and "state".

'Islamic Jesus' hits Iranian movie screens [This Post Continues after the jump...]

Pat Robertson Tries Again

FOXNews.com - Pat Robertson Predicts Worldwide Violence, U.S. Recession in 2008 - Local News | News Articles | National News | US News

Last year's prediction (Terrorist attack with mass killing and maybe a nuclear weapon) didn't come true, so this year's is a little bit less dramatic. [This Post Continues after the jump...]

What Are the Laws of Nature?

Universe - Laws of Nature - Physics - New York Times

I tend to think the laws of nature are not laws at are, they don't govern or control nature, they just describe it, and predict it.

Please that think the laws of nature actually control the universe are just substituting "Science" in place of "God".

But if you believe God created a structured, consistent, rational universe, then using the tools of science to learn about the universe is both fun and profitable. And it in no way conflicts with Religion. Just because the universe is rational and natural, doesn't mean there isn't anything "supernatural". It just means science can't be used to study or describe or even detect anything supernatural.

Science, by its nature, ASSUMES there is no supernatural forces or events in the universe. So Science cannot be used to prove or disprove God. But many people think it can.

and here is the original op-ed ... [This Post Continues after the jump...]