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A Fear of Whales
Egalitarianism V Complementarianism
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rgaffney
A long time ago I wrote an article about Calvinism and Arminianism (Free Will and Predestination) where I argued that the debate itself was theologically valuable, and that the reason it was able to persist so long was that both points held truths that the other missed. I argued at the time that the same…
Now
By
rgaffney
“Someday I’d love to take a road trip with no predetermined destination.” “I’ve been meaning to see that movie, It’s on my list” “One of these days I’ll go back and finish college” “I wish knew how to dance” How about we go do that. That sounds good, Let’s do that right now! No?…
Literal And Figurative
By
rgaffney
I get asked often whether I believe Genesis to be “Literal” or “Figurative” I usually say figurative. I’m a theistic evolutionist, I think the universe is about 4 and a half billion years old, and that life on earth was created gradually. I think the Origin stories in Genesis and John are both steeped in…
It’s not about Islam
By
rgaffney
What do you know about Islam? You know the mane of their prophet, and their holy book right? Do you know what the central tenants of their faith are? (hint: there are 5 of them) If you’re like most Americans your knowledge about Islam probably drops off after that, and You’ll start talking about…
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