Tag Archives: Beliefs

Gay abortions

Posted on June 12, 2018 by ends and beginnings blog

“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 →

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Evangelical Christians Stormy course to salvation

Posted on April 6, 2018 by ends and beginnings blog

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 →

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Billy Graham

Posted on February 21, 2018 by ends and beginnings blog

“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 →

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What divides us

Posted on June 21, 2017 by ends and beginnings blog

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 →

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The Agnostic in Omaha

Posted on February 9, 2017 by ends and beginnings blog

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 →

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I don’t have a catchy title for this one

Posted on December 15, 2016 by ends and beginnings blog

“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 →

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I got the answer, I think

Posted on December 14, 2016 by ends and beginnings blog

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 →

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Article: 10 Reasons Why Buddhism Will Enrich Your Path

Posted on September 20, 2016 by ends and beginnings blog

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

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What do you believe & why do you believe it

Posted on September 13, 2016 by ends and beginnings blog

“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 →

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The $64,000 Question-“Are you a Christian?”

Posted on August 23, 2016 by ends and beginnings blog

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 →

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