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Faith and Theology: #CanonFodder: The shortest ever commentary on the whole Bible

Jan 19, 2014

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Faith and Theology: #CanonFodder: The shortest ever commentary on the whole Bible The idea is not new but I like it nevertheless. The whole Bible in tweets.
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Questioning the Bible: What I Would Have Said to Bill Maher

Sep 10, 2013

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Questioning the Bible: What I Would Have Said to Bill Maher It matters how we read the Bible. So as someone who has focused on confronting those “bad parts” in Scripture, I wanted to take a stab at addressing Maher’s questions.
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There is no Shteem-Intshein in the Bible

Sep 2, 2013

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Pennsylvania Deitsh, a spoken language primarily used within Amish communities, carries a rich cultural and linguistic heritage. While High German is traditionally employed for religious purposes, the Amish have embraced Pennsylvania Deitsh as their everyday language.
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Should Pastors (or any of us) Read the Word on an iPad?

Aug 30, 2013

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Should Pastors (or any of us) Read the Word on an iPad? What is your opinion? I must admit I feel a little bit awkward to use my smartphone during worship service.
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