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Easter celebration, a matter of life and death

Religion’s a good thing I suppose,” said one. “Especially for those who are dying; it helps people get ready.” Continue reading

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Cyclone Irina and the Water of Life

In our well-regulated and carefully-choreographed city-dwelling lives, we are not used to being at the mercy of the elements. Continue reading

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Why the West Rules, and why love is more important

I have now finished reading Ian Morris’ book, Why the West Rules — For Now.  At 645 pages it’s a big book, and in more than just length.  I touched on his gloss on Christianity in an earlier post. Overall … Continue reading

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Tears, Grace and an Alabaster Jar

Everyone knew Mary. Not to talk to of course; no one did that except the children who taunted her, and her customers I suppose, but they only came out at night Continue reading

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Why the West Rules—For Now

What would someone outside of Christianity have to say about our internal squabbles, denominationalist standoffs, conservative-liberal warmongering, and a whole host of divisions fervently defended on all sides. Continue reading

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Worthy Christmas narrative from NZ parliament

My friend at Wondering Pilgrim posted this most remarkable Christian sermon ‘preached’ by a New Zealand politician who is a self-proclaimed athiest.  I agree with Wondering Pilgrim, it is one of the most profound Christmas sermons I have heard. Worthy … Continue reading

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