Archive for January, 2007

NBC “Blasphemy Challenge” Report

Thursday, January 11th, 2007

The Pope of atheism and evolution, Richard Dawkins, has people video-taping themselves denying the Holy Spirit and blaspheming God; it’s called The Blasphemy Challenge. Here’s a report from NBC.
Does this surprise you? What do you think about these poor people? Tune in next week, and I’ll reveal my strategy to combat these blasphemers!

MARTYRS : The Early Christians

Thursday, January 11th, 2007

Still afraid to share your faith? These people weren’t.
The tyrants and organs of Satan were not contented with death only, to bereave the life from the body. The kinds of death were diverse, and no less horrible than diverse. Whatsoever the cruelness of man’s invention could devise for the punishment of man’s body, was practiced [...]

Where Do the Million-Dollar Bills End Up Anyway?

Wednesday, January 10th, 2007

This is from our friend Francis (who is a secular Jew) who moved away with her family from California without notice. Avi is her husband and Ishai is her 7-year-old son.
“Well it’s just so funny: Avi and Ishai got the million-dollar bill at a summer fair in Redondo, and of course Ishai really thinks [...]

Famous Lost Words: John Malkovich

Wednesday, January 10th, 2007

Here, actor John Malkovich explains his thoughts on Sigmund Freud:

“I think he was fantastic, a fantastic man. I mean, flawed, sure, but I don’t even know what that means. I think his basic premise is people are strong enough to bear and to comprehend, and if they could remember and name the source of various [...]

Your Thoughts? What About This “Jesus Guy”?

Tuesday, January 9th, 2007

If you live in the South Bay and shop in the Riviera Village, then you’ve seen him. If you live in another area, you’ve seen them, too… y’know, the “Jesus Guys”.

They’re a little off, a little kooky, and certainly a whole lot strange…

This is the “Jesus Guy’s” home—a truck that is never moved and is [...]

Tombstones: 10 of the Famous & Infamous Who Died the Past Year

Tuesday, January 9th, 2007

The following are just a few of the notables who entered Heaven or Hell in ‘06:

Robert Altman, 81,– director of M*A*S*H and other rebellious 70’s films.
Joe Barbera, 95,–half of the Hanna-Barbera animation team that did The Flinstones, Yogi Bear, etc.
Pete Benchley, 65,–author of the book, Jaws.
William Sloane Coffin, 81,–liberal activist minister.
Betty Friedan, 85,– [...]

Lost (Losing) Liberties: Wimpy House Prayer

Tuesday, January 9th, 2007

The Indiana House has opened its 2007 session with an official prayer that was carefully crafted so as not to violate a federal judge’s ban on sectarian invocations. The brief prayer by new House Speaker Patrick Bauer was directed to “almighty God” but contained no specific references to Christianity. Judge David Hamilton ruled in November [...]

CODA: James Brown (1933-2006)

Monday, January 8th, 2007

His last words were:
So good! So good! Hyuhh!
(okay. bad joke. sorry. I don’t know what his last words were.)

SUDDEN DEATH: The Blue Line!

Monday, January 8th, 2007

A pedestrian was struck and killed by a Blue Line commuter train Friday afternoon, a transit official said. The incident occurred about 4:30 pm as the southbound train approached Spring St. at Del Mar Ave. The male victim was not identified.
–From L.A. Times, 1/6/07

FOUNDations: Rebecca M. Pippert

Friday, January 5th, 2007

“Being an extrovert isn’t essential to EVANGELISM–obedience and love are.”

(Back on Monday…)

E-vangie Tales # 98: The Rose Parade, Flying Millions, and a Bogus Wookie!

Thursday, January 4th, 2007

The crowd cheered when Imperial Stormtroopers arrived marching in perfect Pasadena lock-step.
Darth Vader waved his black-gloved hand in Princess Di fashion while walking jauntily behind hyper, furry critters mounted atop the rolling Ewok village. But the biggest surprise came when we saw Chewbacca get kicked out of the Tournament of Roses parade…
It was a [...]

MARTYRS : Anne Askew, England, 1546

Thursday, January 4th, 2007

Too afraid to share your faith with the ungodly?
Anne Askew was imprisoned and greatly tortured for her faith. Placed on a cruel rack, her joints and bones were pulled out of place. She fainted from the pain, but when she regained consciousness, she preached for two hours to her tormentors. On the day of [...]

Welcome to Our Atheist Friends!

Wednesday, January 3rd, 2007

Steve, a newcomer to this blog, wrote this in a post below:
“Did you notice “The God Delusion” by Richard Dawkins was on the NY Times bestsellers list this Christmas? Looks like you need to work harder.”
“Your site is being passed around several science and secular websites right now including RichardDawkins.net. We atheists need a [...]

More “Born Agains”

Wednesday, January 3rd, 2007

At first glance, there does seem to be a vigorous and growing Christian community in America. According to The Barna Group a polling firm that focuses on religious faith in the U.S., the number of “born again Christians” is growing.

E-vangie Video: Ray Comfort Chats with Atheist-Agnostics

Tuesday, January 2nd, 2007

Here is Ray Comfort on the streets of New York with two atheist-agnostics.

CODA: Saddam Hussein (1937-2006)

Tuesday, January 2nd, 2007

His last words were:
“Muqtada.”
As his executioners placed a noose around his neck, Hussein blanched but betrayed no emotion, [Iraqi High Tribunal Judge Munir] Haddad said.
Hussein refused to wear a hood. The charged silence that settles over the execution chamber was broken by an exchange between Hussein and four guards, who were apparently followers [...]

Lost (Losing) Liberties: Evangelist Arrested at the Gay Games

Tuesday, January 2nd, 2007

While I don’t necessarily agree with Repent America’s methods, this arrest should cause all Christians great concern.
(AgapePress) - A judge has allowed a Philadelphia evangelist to continue with his lawsuit against the City of Chicago over his arrest during the “Gay Games 2006,” which was hosted by the Windy City this summer.
Last July, Repent [...]

Happy New Year!

Monday, January 1st, 2007

“Let January open with joy in the Lord, and December close with gladness in Jesus.” –Charles H. Spurgeon.
(Thanks to Andreas for this quote)

A MODEST PROPOSAL FOR THE AMERICAN CHURCH IN 2007

Monday, January 1st, 2007

A MODEST PROPOSAL FOR THE PROMOTION OF PERSONAL EVANGELISM IN AMERICA, THUS RELIEVING THE BURDEN OF EXTREME GUILT FOR THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN DISOBEDIENT TO CHRIST’S COMMAND TO GO INTO ALL THE WORLD AND PREACH THE GOOD NEWS TO ALL CREATION.
It is a melancholy object to those who walk through this great town or [...]


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