Daily Archives: 28/11/2010

A short, biblical summary of why fundamentalists are wrong about “the Rapture”

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. . . can be found here: Why I Want to Be “Left Behind”: How Rapturists Misread Jesus’ Words by Michael Barber

Posted in Biblical Studies, Fundamentalism

The next time you read an “independent” book review on Amazon . . .

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. . . bear this in mind: Amateur book-reviewing on Amazon becomes vicious free-for-all as rival publishers accused of hijacking system Rival publishers are accused of hijacking the system of supposedly independent verdicts from customers to praise their own volumes … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Reviews

Former atheist who became a Christian now feeds drunks, street people and prostitutes

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Good Sorts: Brendon Green Brendon Green is a former atheist who found God and like many Christians he’s trying to make the world a better place. Green’s weapon of choice is the humble sausage which he hands out free in … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics, World Events

Remembering Henryk Górecki, 1933-2010

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Sorrowful songs by Richard A. Kauffman Górecki’s most important choral work is Miserere (1981), written for an eight-part a cappella chorus.  It was a response to the events of March 1981, when government militia attacked a demonstration by members of Rural … Continue reading →

Posted in Music

Rick Warren “interviewing” George W. Bush: the blind leading the blind

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Rick Warren to Interview Bush at Saddleback Former president George W. Bush is scheduled to make an appearance at Saddleback Church in Southern California on Monday for an interview with Pastor Rick Warren. According to the news report, ‘The event, … Continue reading →

Posted in Fundamentalism