In view of the recent rape case in India, it is interesting to learn that there have already been women-only transportation in countries including India, to avoid harassment, groping, or fulfill certain religious requirement (Israel).
Childish, because it was from a supposedly "pastor". Janet Mefferd called her "pastrix" in a scoffing tone, since Mefferd is likely of the Southern Baptist.
"I give God 10%, why do you get 18%". Perhaps the pastor was drunk? Otherwise, I can easily take her on:
Because God thinks you are too cheap!
Why do you only give God 10%?
Why do you bother giving God 10%?
You give God 10%, why do you keep 90%?
As for the Applebee's president, Mr. Archer, interesting excuse he brought. Was it the customer's privacy being violated or company's policy? It would be immoral to just blame it on the policy. As for privacy, I supposed disdain could be done as long as it is kept private? I cannot imagine what domestic problem Mr. Archer would have at home.
I neither support nor oppose the waitress' action. Because there are other response could be done to that customer.
Christianity Today has an article in response. Fairly well written. After reading the comments, I believe a cross culture examination should have been included in the article.
Today, the gospel is about finding all the good-doers/lovers, and proving to them that there's someone better than them. The success of this gospel depends on how convincing this "Jesus" is better than them and if they would like to join this "Jesus" club, after being convinced.
There's no conviction of sin, though maybe an acknowledgement of it; There's no calling for repentance, though maybe the promotion of humility.
There is one reason why very good charismatic preachers remain only among their charismatic friends and churches: Because the reformers would have called out the reformed resources they are quoting and copying from, which they had hoped to remain secret and mysterious.
I did not know that Hebrew was only used for Holy Text until late 19th century.
"Eliezer Ben Yehuda is said to be the father of modern Hebrew. Born in Lithuania in 1858, he immigrated to Israel in 1881 and dedicated himself to the revival of the Hebrew language, which at the time was used only to read Holy texts and not spoken in everyday life. Ben Yehuda invented words in Hebrew for doll, bicycle, towel, and other modern items. Linguists continue to research the roots of the Hebrew language to coin words for terms like SMS and blog. There are 2,000 new words added to Modern Hebrew each year. (Ynet)" - source: Chosen People Ministry Inside Israel email news.
If I am "born" homosexual, but I do not want to be homosexual, what do I do in the liberal culture today? Should they respect and value my innate nature or should they allow me my choice?
The dung beetles use the Milky Way Galaxy as a sense of direction when rolling their dung.
Interesting fact, proven by use of planetarium. So I wonder how fake would the stars have to be to fail at fooling these beetles?
This is remarkable, even the Americans support such piracy. They have to call it "not" piracy, of course.
This is due to the U.S. banning foreign countries like Antigua in setting up online gambling business in America. The World Trade Organization (WTO) had ruled in favor of Antigua.
The repercussion shall be a curious matter. Would the U.S. disconnect its internet from Antigua completely? Any serious dispute between U.S. & WTO?
The government will have a heck of a time coming up with regulations when this gets out in the market. And it's only $59.
I am intrigued by the design of propellers of these types. But I do not have time to investigate further.
One time William Lane Craig was challenged by a mischievous audience during a Q&A session of a debate with Sam Harris(? I think). The "student" pretended he had supernatural visions and Craig immediately called his bluff and dismissed him.
In his book, he mentioned personal and abusive challenge on him by the students he had Q&A with. "I find that my reaction to these students is not anger, but rather simply feeling sorry for them..." is a good point. Though, I believe he was a bit teed off at that student with "visions". It is not easy to "speak the truth in love" (Eph. 4:15).
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vg7p1BjP2dA#t=110m0s
