Monthly Archives: August 2016

Dismal theology-related headline for the day

If He Does Not Love Jesus, He Will Not Love You The piece is more of the predictable same: Our Invisible Friend must always come first, and your spouse and family can have the leftovers. Membership in our cult must … Continue reading

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You-read-it-here-first department, ctd

The New York Times notices that jury trials are disappearing. Jury Trials Vanish, and Justice is Served Behind Closed Doors The criminal trial ended more than two and a half years ago, but Judge Jesse M. Furman can still vividly … Continue reading

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Trump agonistes

The best summary of Trump’s business career that you’ll find, by one of this country’s preeminent business reporters. Donald Trump was thundering about a minority group, linking its members to murderers and what he predicted would be an epic crime … Continue reading

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Be true to your cult, ctd

Albert the Pious published a lengthy essay at his Web site this week which argues that, even as Christianity declines throughout the educated West, Baptists might shape the future of post-Christian thought. It’s an inherently aggrandizing piece, and tedious whistling … Continue reading

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Dismal theology-related quote for the day

No, not all of us are Hitlers and Bin Ladens; but we share the twisted nature of their dark hearts. We all aren’t as bad as we could potentially be, but even our best works — to be kind to … Continue reading

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