Category Archives: Faith

Translations of the Bible, and Why We Should All Learn Greek

Posted on June 3, 2008 by J. W. Kraft

Another debate that has been going for some time along similar lines, is what is the best English translation of the Bible. I have no sympathy of opinion with the King James only camp. This is a ludicrous and logically … Continue reading →

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Languages of the Bible

Posted on June 3, 2008 by J. W. Kraft

A debate has raged for centuries in the halls of seminaries and theology departments around the world.  This debate centers on what language the New Testament was written in.  It is generally well accepted that the language of the Old … Continue reading →

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Titles for Christians, Humanists, christians, and humanists…

Posted on April 19, 2008 by J. W. Kraft

    “While some humanists embrace calling themselves secular humanists, others prefer the term Humanist, capitalized and without any qualifying adjective. The terms secular humanism and Humanism overlap, but have different connotations. The term secular humanism emphasizes a non-religious focus, whereas … Continue reading →

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A New Ethic? Absolute Uniquanatism?*

Posted on December 14, 2007 by J. W. Kraft

I am generally a moral absolutist.  I believe that there is a right and wrong path to take on moral issues.  However I also believe that decisions must made completly on a case by case basis.  I believe that in the exact situation, defined … Continue reading →

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The Golden Compass by, C.S. Lewis

Posted on December 14, 2007 by J. W. Kraft

I went to see the Golden Compass yesterday, as I said I would.  I thought it was a good movie overall and I expect that the book is much better.  It did suffer from what I call Lord of the … Continue reading →

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Mitt Romney and the Mormon Church

Posted on December 7, 2007 by J. W. Kraft

First I would like to say that Mormons deservedly have the reputation of being highly moral people. It is true that Mormonism shares a common ethic with Christianity. However that does not make them Christians and they are not. My … Continue reading →

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The Barnyard Dialogues: Explained, Evil is the Problem

Posted on December 5, 2007 by J. W. Kraft

I hope you have enjoyed reading my previous two posts entitled, The Barnyard Dialogues, “Part I, Two Chickens Take on the Problem of Evil” and “Part II, Two Chickens Take another Swipe at the Problem of Evil.”  .  If you … Continue reading →

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The Barnyard Dialogues: Part II, Two Chickens Take another Swipe at the Problem of Evil

Posted on December 3, 2007 by J. W. Kraft

Click for Barnyard Dialogues Part 1  The Scene: Two Chickens in nesting boxes at night. Clare: You still awake, Marsha? Marsha: Clare: Marsha! Marsha: Hu! What? Clare: I’ve been doing some figuring again Marsha: The kind you do with your … Continue reading →

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The Barnyard Dialogues: Part I, Two Chickens Take on the Problem of Evil

Posted on December 2, 2007 by J. W. Kraft

The scene: Two chickens (hens) in a barnyard, early one morning, happily pecking away at grain and grasshoppers. Clare: (pausing from pecking) Marsha,? Marsha: -Peck, peck- Yes, Clare? What is it? Clare: I’ve been doing some figuring, and… Marsha: (Interrupting) … Continue reading →

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Where has all the Truth Gone? A Lamentation on the Scarcity of Truth

Posted on December 1, 2007 by J. W. Kraft

I am constantly amazed at how often people cherry pick the facts to suit their own arguments.  I expect this from advertisements and unfortunately I have grown accustomed to spin in the news, but I am seeing it more and … Continue reading →

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