Author Archives: Tim Farley

Should Rick Warren’s inaugural prayer include Jesus Christ?

Posted on December 30, 2008 by Tim Farley

It seems that the Rick Warren debate is not solely about his stance on same-sex marriage.  Now there are many nervous and distraught over whether or not Warren will pray a decidedly Christian prayer during the Presidential inauguration.  By praying … Continue reading →

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The God of Gay-Rights Activists

Posted on December 26, 2008 by Tim Farley

I have posted several articles on the gay marriage debate that is currently raging in California and American politics.  Through the discussions, I have learned several things and want to ask a few questions and make a few observations: Why is Christianity … Continue reading →

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Christmas in a consumer world

Posted on December 26, 2008 by Tim Farley

So, my wife and I celebrated Christmas yesterday.  Our day was probably similar to most everyone’s in the U.S.  We woke early and spent the morning exchanging gifts with each other and opening packages sent from family.  After the gift-giving … Continue reading →

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Dear Road Rage Christian…

Posted on December 24, 2008 by Tim Farley

Dear Road Rage Christian,  Hello.  You probably do not remember me, but we crossed paths a little earlier today.  Do you remember?  We were both sitting in our cars outside of Office Depot waiting to turn onto the street.  I … Continue reading →

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The Bible says we should execute Sabbath breakers. Should we?

Posted on December 24, 2008 by Tim Farley

How does the Old Testament (Mosaic) law apply today?  How should Christians understand and apply it? This post is in response to a statement that was made by a commenter on a previous discussion on this site.  The commenter stated in that discussion, “The … Continue reading →

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Should Prop 8 be overturned? By what authority?

Posted on December 23, 2008 by Tim Farley

Jerry Brown, the attorney general in California, has asked the state supreme court to overturn the state’s constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage.  Brown, who was once against same-sex marriage, now says the ban is unconstitutional. You can read an article … Continue reading →

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Christmas Trivia: How well do you know the real story?

Posted on December 22, 2008 by Tim Farley

So you think you know the true Christmas story?  Take this Christmas quiz and see how well you do.  The answers are given at the bottom of this post, so do not read them before you answer the questions!  You … Continue reading →

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If we’re all so good, why would 70% of us willingly torture someone?

Posted on December 20, 2008 by Tim Farley

We all want to believe we are good people.  When we see or hear of others doing horrendous things, we always want to think that we are above such actions.  We say to ourselves, “That person must be crazy.  No … Continue reading →

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Are all faiths equal?

Posted on December 19, 2008 by Tim Farley

Do many faiths lead to eternal life?  It may surprise you to know that 52% of professing Christians believe that at least one other non-Christian faith can lead to eternal life.  Is this true? It is often argued that God is … Continue reading →

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Barack Obama, Rick Warren, and Gay Rights Activists: A Strange Combo

Posted on December 18, 2008 by Tim Farley

So, Barack Obama has invited Rick Warren, the Purpose Driven Life author and pastor of mega-church Saddleback Church in southern California, to deliver the invocation at his inaugural address.  “What is so strange about that?” you ask.  Well, Obama was … Continue reading →

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