“Easter says you can put truth in a grave, but it won’t stay there.” – Clarence W. Hall Read more of the best Easter quotes ever here: https://whatwillmatter.com/2017/04/best-ever-easter-quotes/
Passover & Easter
“Passover and Easter are the Jewish and Christian holidays that move in sync, like the ice skating pairs we saw during the winter Olympics.” – Marvin Olasky
Moving Mountains
Faith cannot always move mountains, but how do you think the mountain got there? – Michael Josephson
The Quality of Faith
The quality of our faith is not measured by our claims of devotion or even the frequency or intensity of our prayers. We prove our faith by the way we live our lives.
A Little Faith
A little faith will bring your soul to heaven, But a lot of faith will bring heaven to your soul. – Dwight L. Moody
Video: Passover Funk
Passover Funk . Something to make you laugh. A musical parody.
BEST EVER PASSOVER QUOTES
Freedom is within our grasp, and Pesach reminds us that we need to reach. – Bradley Shavit Artson
Faith: Science & Religion
“SCIENCE investigates; RELIGION interprets. SCIENCE gives make knowledge, which is power; RELIGION gives man wisdom, which is control.
True Religion
“It is easy enough to be friendly to one’s friends. But to befriend the one who regards himself as your enemy is the quintessence of true religion.
COMMENTARY: The Application of Religion to Business
Most Americans say they’re religious and their beliefs are important to their lives, yet I’m astonished at how many seem to ignore their religion’s moral expectations and
COMMENTARY: God’s Plan to Heal the World: “He Made You”
It’s almost impossible to find a responsible adult who is happy with the moral state of the world. And it’s even harder if you are attentive to the daily
Faith: A Good Book
It’s amazing how much joy and wisdom you can get out of a Good Book.” – Michael Josephson
WORTH READING: Four interesting letters with divergent opinions on homosexuality.
Letter 1 Of course every person must be loved and respected but not every behavior/lifestyle must be and it is important to separate these 2 things. The fact that homosexuals are sometimes bullied or hated is very sad and unfortunate and reflects how we as a society still struggle with the concept of loving the sinner (we are all sinners) …
OBSERVATION: STIRRING THE POT ON THE GAY RIGHTS DISCOURSE. Reading all the letters responding to my views on gay rights, the arguments/beliefs against my position seem to center on one or more of these beliefs: 1) the word of God is clear and unequivocal homosexuality (or at least homosexual acts) are a sin and gay and lesbians who seek to marry are sinners, 2) being gay is a choice, a bad choice to give into temptation (there is no genetic disposition toward homosexuality) . . .
3) people who support gay marriage and condone homosexuality are not only wrong, they have bad character, 4) allowing gay and lesbian people to marry will destroy or at least undermine the institution of marriage. What is your view on these beliefs?
WORTH WATCHING: “I Hate Religion but Love Jesus” — See the video that got 20 million views and some of the responses
See the original video that started it all. See an interview with Mr. Bethke on ABC. See Jefferson Bethke’s Facebook Page. Just three of the better response raps: One response Catholic response Another response
COMMENTARY 765.5: Controversy – Young Christian Says He Hates Religion but Loves Jesus
I recently posted a commentary about religion in America and additional data based on a massive study by the Pew Foundation. Today I want to seek your opinion on a passionate controversy ignited by a You Tube video posted by a 22 year-old named Jefferson Bethke.
WORTH READING: Wow! Lots of interesting findings and facts on Religion in America
Today’s commentary looks at some of the data in a major survey conducted by the Pew Forum for Religion & American Life. The study comprehensively details the belief patterns of the 14 largest religious traditions. Below is a more complete summary of key findings I found interesting. BELIEF IN GOD. 92% believe in God or a universal spirit; only 8% say …