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Hello boys, Thanks for the entertaining, verbal ping-pong match on the book The Year of Living Biblically by Mr. A.J. Jacobs. Mr. Jacobs: You have written a hilariously funny book on a profoundly-important topic. As a born-again, spirit-filled, charismatic Catholic whose little brother is a Lubavitch Jew, I have a few opinions of my own ...
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May 11, 2008
What Do Christian Republicans Want?
Just finished ''God's Harvard.'' But it left one big question unanswered: If they had political power, what would these folks do with America? Let's say Christian Republicans win the presidency and veto-proof, fillibuster-proof control of Congress - what will they do? Obviously, abortion: outlawed. But beyond that, would I even recognize ...
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September 22, 2007
Why We Should Be Scared of Evangelicals
I can't speak for other atheists, secularists, humanists, etc., but evangelicals are a worry for me. I should also say that I don't think evangelicals are bad people. My problem is that evangelicals seem to take an inordinate interest in the lives of people who do not believe as they do. It can range from the merely annoying (those who go door ...
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foole
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September 17, 2007
Re: God's Harvard-Patrick Henry
Here's another summary of more deeply held beliefs: 1. A long time ago, a young girl who never had sex with a man gave birth to a child. 2. That child grew into a man who was killed quite thoroughly by the Roman standard method of execution at the time. He remained dead for three days then came back to life. 3. After walking around for a ...
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Rael
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September 17, 2007