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The City College CUNY Class: PHIL 30500 Ancient Philosophy
Prof. Nick Pappas Assistant: Kathryn Wojtkiewicz Ancient Philosophy Period: May 28, 585 BCE - Sept. 4, 476 CE (Thales to the fall of the Roman Empire) Scope of class: From Thales to Aristotle, as per text book: Readings in Ancient … Continue reading
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The City College CUNY Class: PHIL 31300 Free Will
Prof. Benjamin Vilhauer With lots of talk about God. Perhaps this is the most interesting class for this term. I find that http://www.informationphilosopher.com is very helpful in this course, and possibly all other philosophy courses. Some of the entries will … Continue reading
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The Mask in American Churches Today
It seems that the talk of having better fellowship, ecclesiastical living, etc. in America and hence the whole world today ultimately comes down to social aptitude, which is actually rather secular. But judging from the scandals involving Dr. Tong, Alex, … Continue reading
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Judges 14:4 - Why God Willed Samson to Choose A Gentile Wife
If I have not mistaken, I recall Dr. Stephen Tong once said he'll never understand this part. Since it was Dr. Tong, I try not to dismiss this verse likely. Now, through Redeemer's West Side Men weekly devotional email, I've … Continue reading
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Can we not use food, jobs, etc. to attract people to the church?
Sure, but that is only for attraction. They should not be the reason for someone to attend church. Many leaders/organizers/promoters/church members do not realise or care about this. Worse still, they make it a cause for conversion. When we use … Continue reading
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Joke: Why God gave men mustache and beard?
So that when mankind finally learned to be advanced enough to swap receding hair skin with the chin. I don't know why or how this just pops into my head.
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St. Monica's Desire
When dealing with practical parenting, I've always favored one of St. Monica's prayers & last talks to her son St. Augustine: Son, for myself I have no longer any pleasure in anything in this life. Now that my hopes in … Continue reading
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John MacArthur Confronted by "Prophet"
Trying to prove MacArthur's cessationism wrong. Perhaps the after-effect of the Strange Fire Conference. What I would comment from the video is that escorts must think very low of Dr. MacArthur. It would be great to leave it for MacArthur … Continue reading
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Tim Keller believes in Church Discipline
In his book, Judges for You: Chapter 14:1-15:2, ...they [liberal churches] do not do church discipline... He's definitely right on in criticizing the liberals and the conservatives in that passage.
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"Finding God in Ancient China" Book getting really expensive $1000+
Today I got an auto reply from the NYPL library saying that my request for the book was expired. I requested it years ago, AFAIK. And at the time, I am sure the book was available in one of those … Continue reading
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