Archive for the 'Christianity' Category

Noah’s Ark Replica Completed

Though only one fifth the size of the ship described in the scriptures (by volume), Johan Huiber’s re-creation is finally complete after two years of labor, and by all accounts, is very impressive. By the biblical measurements, Johan’s fully functional ark is 150 cubits long, 30 cubits high and 20 cubits wide–two-thirds the length […]

Countdown to September 27th

Gingrich volunteers now sport white T-Shirts bearing the portentous slogan.
From now to September 27th, is how long Newt Gingrich is giving other Republican candidates to begin talking the talk. What talk? Newt Gingrich talk of course.
The Wall street Journal says, “If the other candidates have picked up his ideas and have launched what he calls […]

Christmas in Christendom

Scott Johnson at “Powerline,” recommends a 1960’s era article by University of Dallas professor Frederick Wilhelmsen, entiled “Christmas in Christendom.” The spirit of the article provides a striking counterpoint to some of the more dour voices from Protestant ages past.
I encourage fellow Protestants to look beyond the polemical flavor of the essay. It’s really […]

December 8th as a Peace Memorial

On the anniversary of the death of John Lennon, Yoko, his widow, continues to call for peace. She says, “Every year, let’s make December 8th the day to ask for forgiveness from those who suffered the insufferable.” In the full page, New York Times add she also urges readers to take responsibility for failing to […]

St. Patrick’s Day in Your Town

St. Patrick’s day is closing in quickly! If you haven’t yet purchased your greeting cards, gifts and celebratory paraphernalia, maybe you don’t need to. The day is neither about blarney, bangers, or beer of the green variety. The day honors the memory of the captured Scot who spent six years in […]