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The Operation Blackjack website that's caused all the fear and consternation now displays this:



Given that Blackjack presented a nightmare scenario of nuclear devices destroying London, New York, L.A., and D.C., let's hope that… Continue

Do prominent Christian pastors actually study the Bible?

For example, President Obama heard this during the inaugural sermon at the National Cathedral today by Rev. Dr. Sharon E. Watkins:

In the later chapters of Isaiah, in the 500's BCE, the prophet speaks to the people. Back in the capital city after long years of exile, their joy should be great, but things aren't working out just righ

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I am so bloody sick of designers on home improvement television shows describing their creations as “zen” and “zen-like”. Like Inigo Montoya in The Princess Bride, I say, “You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."

Zen, it seems, is getting to know yourself. Why, Zen is the pinnacle of knowledge. In fact, turning your eye inward is the way to achieve enlightenment. Forget scriptures! Forget the Lord God

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"See that no one leads you astray. Many will come in my name, saying, 'I am he!' and they will lead many astray... And then if anyone says to you, 'Look, here is the Christ!' or 'Look, there he is!' do not believe it. For false christs and false prophets will arise and perform signs and wonders, to lead astray, if possible, the elect." -- Jesus (ESV translation)

Comes now word that another self-proclaimed messiah is… Continue

Is it wrong to ask questions when a man steps up to help the homeless?

The Shelbyville News reports that a local man wants to convert an empty warehouse into a homeless shelter. The building (pictured at right) is a 10,000 square fo… Continue