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Author: Biltrix
Still Not Seeing the Reason for the Season? Here’s Why. 15
I have nothing against supporting companies that support Christmas and I have nothing against boycotts. But I have to ask, in doing so, what are we supporting / boycotting?
Could it not just be the commercialization of Christmas?
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Apologetic Wednesday: Are Beliefs the Result of Where One Is Born? 3
Great post! Reduces the atheis’s futile arguments to the absurd and places the burden of proof back on them, where it belongs.
Christian families raise Christian children. Muslim families have Muslim children (or at least they better be or it is serious trouble). If you are born in India then you are a Hindu. If you are born in America you are a Christian, in Arabia a Muslim, on a university campus an atheist. That is how it works, right? That is what Richard Dawkins suggests. He states in the God Delusion, “If you are religious at all it is overwhelmingly probable that your religion is that of your parents. If you were born in Arkansas and you think Christianity is true and Islam false, knowing full well that you would think the opposite if you had been born in Afghanistan, you are the victim of childhood indoctrination.”
Are beliefs overwhelmingly determined by ones’ family of origin, geographic location, and social influences? Or should we take it even further and add a…
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Motivational Video: Autistic High School Kicker Makes Game Winning Fieldgoal 12
21 seconds left in the game, the score was tied 21-21. Brick Township brings in the closer, Anthony Starego to finish the game. The ball is snapped, Starego sends the ball up in to the uprights, and the kick is good! The underdog Brick Township upsets its powerhouse rival Tom’s River (NJ) 24-21.
Dialogue with an Atheist 3
As you may well know, I tend to get sucked into discussions with atheists from time to time. Some of these discussions are more logical and friendly than others are.
On this particular occasion, I was asked what were the minimal criteria for being a Christian. I made a list of simple requirements, which were approved by several believers and atheists. One objection came from one of the atheists, who said, “I’m surprised to see that you think belief in creation is a requirement.”
I instantly thoughout that this requirement should be an obvious one… So let’s see where he’s going with this. More…
Non-Denominational: Can You Be A Christian and Denouce Religion? 21
Have you read the book, The Shack, by William P. Young?
Not Shaquille O’Neal
The Shack is a compelling story about the grieving and healing process of a shattered man after the tragic loss of his 6 year old daughter. The book makes some strong points about having a personal relationship with God, by taking a rather unconventional approach. You have to let your imagination run a little wild in order to appreciate this book.
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Christ the King 13
By Fr Jason Smith
At the end of the liturgical year, after celebrating Christmas, Easter, and all of its feasts and solemnities, the Church has one last thing to say: Jesus Christ is King.
Short Post to Thank You All 21
This is just a short post to thank everyone I’ve gotten to know through this year of blogging at WordPress — Yes, today is Biltrix”s Birthday!
5 (out of 6) Worthy Considerations about What It’s All About 18
It really is all about this.
No I did not prepare this bird or take this picture, but nothing inspires me like a food challenge. I’M DOIN’ IT!!! I’ll keep you posted on the results as the story unfolds — pictures included.
Seriously, this really is what it’s all about.
You see, when you were young, and your mind was an open book, you were told the ‘Hokey Pokey’ — that’s what it’s all about. Well, now you know. It’s not. Thanksgiving turkey wrapped in bacon — that’s what it’s all about! More…
The Mathematics of Happiness 2
Fr. Joseph Tham, LC
This is a real letter that was written a few years ago in response to my sister question on the meaning of death and suffering. It has been slightly modified, and the names changed to provide anonymity. More…
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