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So, have you seen this yet: “South Park” has declared war on Scientology. Matt Stone and Trey Parker, creators of the animated satire, are digging in against the celebrity-endorsed religion after a controversial episode mocking outspoken Scientologist Tom Cruise was yanked abruptly from the schedule Wednesday _ with an Internet report saying it was covert…

Here’s some good news: A federal judge on Friday ordered Google Inc. to give the Bush administration a peek inside its search engine, but rebuffed the government’s demand for a list of people’s search requests – potentially sensitive information that the company had fought to protect. In his 21-page ruling, U.S. District Judge James Ware…

John Murray, Redemption Accomplished and Applied, 151-60 I. Observation, the biblical record, and church history make for strong arguments against the perseverance of the saints since there are many examples of those who have fallen away from their faith. Plus there are verses that speak of falling away: Hebrews 6:4-6 and John 15:1, 2, 6.…

You Are Somewhat Machiavellian You’re not going to mow over everyone to get ahead… But you’re also powerful enough to make things happen for yourself. You understand how the world works, even when it’s an ugly place. You just don’t get ugly yourself – unless you have to! How Machiavellian Are You? I think the…

Joe Carter at Evangelical Outpost answers questions sent in by his readers. Here’s an example of his advice to a man who is engaged to one woman but in love with a married woman: After years of reflection I’ve come to the conclusion that the reason many people get divorced is because they get married.…

Evidently, some people go all out for St. Patrick’s Day, as you can see I’m not one of them. If you would like more go here (keep scrolling) and here for links.

The Prevenient Grace entry in Wikipedia had the following quote under “The doctrine in other sources:” “‘You would not have called to me unless I had been calling to you,’ said the Lion.” – from The Silver Chair by C.S. Lewis Though I know they’re probably right about this, I would think a Calvinist could…

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David Powlison has been diagnosed with prostrate cancer. He is the editor of The Journal of Biblical Counseling as well as a guest lecturer at Westminster. Read more about it here.

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