Daily Archives: Friday, April 24, 2015 @ 17:57

Theology-related quote for the day

Finally, if someone advocates an action that sounds a little bizarre take two steps. Look to see if such actions are advocated or demonstrated on a routine basis in the Bible. Secondly, if it sounds weird, it is most likely … Continue reading

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Back in the ol’ hometown, ctd

The Feds are suing Quicken Loans — the mortgage company, whose advertisements are a television staple, is headquartered in Detroit — for being not-too-finicky about the people to whom the company lends money. The U.S. Justice Department has filed a … Continue reading

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Holding the Bible to account

This year’s winner of the Pulitzer Prize for public service journalism links South Carolina’s high incidence of domestic abuse to the Bible — and the Southern Baptists are not happy about that. Pulitzer winners tie domestic abuse to Christianity The … Continue reading

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The Will to Power

Book Two: A Criticism of the Highest Values That Have Prevailed HithertoII: Criticism of Morality §284   The qualities and tendencies which are praised: peacefulness, equity, moderation, modesty, reverence, respectfulness, bravery, chastity, honesty, fidelity, credulity, rectitude, confidence, resignation, pity, helpfulness, … Continue reading

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