Are You A Bigot?
Friday, November 21st, 2008 : By Dan Miller
Speaking on CNN’s “Late Edition”, Republican Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger expressed disappointment at Proposition 8’s passage.
“It is unfortunate,” Schwarzenegger said. “But it is not the end because I think this will go back into the courts. … It’s the same as in the 1948 case when blacks and whites were not allowed to marry.
This falls into the same category.”
So, this woman (see video below) is a bigot harboring a racist viewpoint? How about you? Are you promoting racial inequality in the same way that “blacks and whites” were hindered from being able to not marry in the 1940’s? Why or why not?
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Californians say “NO” to Same-Sex Marriage
Wednesday, November 5th, 2008 : By Dan Miller
While many were focused on the big prize of the Presidential election, there was a pivotal vote on a referendum called “Proposition 8″ in California. Proposition 8 is a amendment to the Constitution of California that would define marriage exclusively between a man and a woman.
What does this mean? Since California voters have approved the amendment, this effectively outlaws some 18,000 same-sex marriage that have taken place over the last 4 1/2 months. The voters have overturned the California State Supreme Court decision that gave gay couples the right to marry.
The passage of Proposition 8 represents a crushing political defeat for gay rights activists. They had hoped public opinion on the contentious issue had shifted enough …
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No Kiss and Tell for Kirk
Thursday, September 25th, 2008 : By Dan Miller
Kirk Cameron (Growing Pains and Way of the Master), tells of his commitment to only kiss his wife even if he is acting!
In a day of weak morals and wimpy men, this story is refreshing!
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How did two people fill the Earth?
Saturday, June 7th, 2008 : By Eric Farr
A recent GraceTalk question reads…
How did people populate with the children of Adam and Eve? Did they marry brother/sister? If so, how is it explained that God would never tolerate inter-family relationships? Also, If God knows everything before it happens, did He not know Adam and Eve were going to sin?
We have two different questions here; so, I will tackle the first one here and the second one in a follow-up post within the next week or two. I apologize in advance for the length of this post, but this question defies a quick, simple answer.
The question starts with a premise that God would never tolerate inter-family relationships [I'll assume that the questioner means "intra-family"]. As we
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God in Three Persons: The Trinity, Part 3
Sunday, March 2nd, 2008 : By Ken Rutherford
The Doctrine of God: Week 18
Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine, by Wayne Grudem.
Chapter 14, God in Three Persons: The Trinity (How can God be three persons, yet one God?)
This week we conclude our discusion of the doctrine of the Trinity by considering the distinctions of the three persons of the Trinity and the consequences to incorrect understanding on this issue.
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‘What If’ World #5 and the Unmistakable Reminder
Sunday, February 10th, 2008 : By Dan Miller
In this series we are examining the mid-life calling to rescue the Children of Israel who are being held as slaves in Egypt. In the process of communicating to Moses, we see his “what if” world develop. What do I mean by Moses’ “What If” world? Have you ever been in a situation in which you know how you should act, but find yourself negotiating your options? For example, “I know I should tell this person that they are wrong in how they are acting, but What if they get upset with me? Or, “I know I shouldn’t let my friend talk badly about others, but what if I don’t listen . . . who else will they be able …
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graceTALK, September 2004
Sunday, September 5th, 2004 : By Leadership Team
The Leadership Team answers your questions.
Q1 (2:07): Can you please explain what openness theology is? I heard people discussing it a couple of weeks ago, but was not in the service to hear the teaching.
Q2 (17:45): Who was it that Jacob wrestled with in Genesis 32? Was it an angel or God? Since Jacob was wrestling with God, would this simply have been an angel? Since the angel was from God, would it be like an analogy to Jacob’s overall life up until this point?
Q3 (27:39): I am struggling with developing consistency in my witness at work. I often feel unconfident and frankly embarressed to share my faith. …
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