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Tag Archives: Beliefs
Gay abortions
“Every time we use religion to draw a line to keep people out, Jesus is with the people on the other side of the line.” – Hugh Hollowell Today is election day in South Carolina and in my district, a … Continue reading
Posted in Thoughts
Tagged abortion, Beliefs, Christian, Christianity, Evangelicals, Faith, Gay, God, Jesus, judging, LGBT, Lines, Religion, South Carolina
9 Comments
Evangelical Christians Stormy course to salvation
Have you ever heard the old sayings “It’s too late to shut the stable door after the horse has bolted”? Well that is what the Evangelicals are about to do. Several Evangelical Christian leaders want to have a “sit-down” with The Donald in the … Continue reading
Posted in Politics
Tagged Beliefs, Bible, Christianity, Christians, cult, Donald Trump, Evangelical Christians, Evangelicals, God, Jesus Christ, Religion, Stormy Daniels, Trump
10 Comments
Billy Graham
“I had the lingo of grace and mercy down but not the understanding.” – Ned Graham, youngest son of Billy Graham On October 15, 1972, Charlotte, NC celebrated “Billy Graham Day” with the help of then President Richard Nixon in the … Continue reading
Posted in Thoughts
Tagged Beliefs, Billy Graham, Christianity, Christians, Evangelical Christians, Evangelicals, Franklin Graham, God, Grace, Jesus Christ, Mercy, morals, Religion
11 Comments
What divides us
There is a church down the street from my house that uses a sanctuary that once housed a neighborhood Southern Baptist Church. The church that occupies this building today has a catchy, hip name but when you read their “beliefs” they … Continue reading
Posted in discover wp, Life, Thoughts
Tagged Beliefs, Bible, Christianity, divide, Donald Trump, Faith, Franklin Graham, Hate, Religion, Trump, worship
9 Comments
The Agnostic in Omaha
HBO is airing a wonderful documentary called “Becoming Warren Buffett” which offers a fascinating and very personal glimpse into the life and mind of billionaire Warren Buffett. I learned many surprising things about the man they call the “Wizard of Omaha” not … Continue reading
Posted in discover wp, Life, Thoughts, Writing
Tagged Agnostic, Atheist, Beliefs, Christian, Christianity, divine, Faith, Religion, religious, Warren Buffett
5 Comments
I don’t have a catchy title for this one
“The problem with writing about religion is that you run the risk of offending sincerely religious people, and then they come after you with machetes.” – Dave Barry I receive a number of compliments for the quotes I use in … Continue reading
Posted in discover wp, Life, Thoughts
Tagged Beliefs, Bible, Christ, Christian, Christianity, Faith, God, Jesus, Religion, religious, test
18 Comments
I got the answer, I think
A Denomination is defined as an organized Christian group. The Center for the Study of Global Christianity at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary has estimated that there were 34,000 denominations in 2000, and rose to an estimated 43,000 in 2012. In 1900 there were an … Continue reading
Posted in discover wp, Life, Thoughts, Writing
Tagged Beliefs, Buddhism, Christianity, Dalai Lama, Faith, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, Religion, Universalist
17 Comments
Article: 10 Reasons Why Buddhism Will Enrich Your Path
For any of you interested, curious or just befuddled about Buddhism the following article is a wonderful introduction to the belief: Are You Spiritual But Not Religious? 10 Reasons Why Buddhism Will Enrich Your Path
Posted in discover wp, Life, Longreads, Thoughts, Writing
Tagged Beliefs, Buddha, Buddhism, Buddhist, Faith, noble truth, Religion, Suffering, Zen
2 Comments
What do you believe & why do you believe it
“I discovered that it is necessary, absolutely necessary, to believe in nothing. That is, we have to believe in something which has no form and no color–something which exists before all forms and colors appear… No matter what god or … Continue reading
Posted in discover wp, Life, Longreads, Thoughts, Writing
Tagged Beliefs, believe, foundation, Opinion, Politics, Presidential Race, Religion, values, Zen
9 Comments
The $64,000 Question-“Are you a Christian?”
I was invited to lead a discussion recently on wonderful book that melds the beliefs of Christians, Jews, Buddhist and Hindus. A book that mirrors many of my thoughts, views, faith and beliefs. Attending this discussion were about forty very … Continue reading
Posted in discover wp, Life, Thoughts, Writing
Tagged Beliefs, Buddhist, Christian, Christianity, Faith, Hindu, Opinion, Religion
18 Comments