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A first century Jewish resurrection

In my last post I described the difference between modern debates about the resurrection of Jesus and what the New Testament authors said about it. The implication is that if we want to understand what the New Testament authors meant, … Continue reading

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Roe v Wade v Life v Choice

How would I, a man, would feel about the prospect of being responsible for another baby every time I had sex? I can see the point of the question. On the other hand I’m glad I wasn’t aborted. The sanctity … Continue reading

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The fear of Hell

The door of the room has never been opened before since first she set her foot on that red-hot floor. Now she sees the door opening. She rushes forward… “Look,” she says, “at my burnt and bleeding feet. Let me … Continue reading

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Hell: the worst theory ever

I have recently received an email warning me of eternal damnation in hell. It comes with a link to a video full of graphic descriptions of what is in store. Revelation 21 v 8 says: ‘All liars will have their … Continue reading

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