Tag Archives: Culture

Have you signed the Manhattan Declaration?

Posted on November 27, 2009 by Tim Farley

Have you / will you sign the Manhattan Declaration?  If you are not familiar with it, please take the time to read through it.  It is not very long and it is sure to be discussed a great deal in … Continue reading →

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How will you spend Black Friday?

Posted on November 24, 2009 by Tim Farley

Black Friday is coming.  It is only a little over two days away (less for those who choose to get in line early enough for the best deals).  If you are wondering, Black Friday is the Friday after Thanksgiving.  It is … Continue reading →

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As Americans Go Hungry, Where Is The Church?

Posted on November 16, 2009 by Tim Farley

The USDA has released a report showing that 49 million Americans are short on food.  17 million of these are children.  That is an increase from 11% of Americans in 2007 to nearly 15% in 2008. It is great that … Continue reading →

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Shroud of Turin a Fake?

Posted on October 5, 2009 by Tim Farley

Another person has weighed in on the legitimacy of the Shroud of Turin.  An Italian scientist has figured out a way to reproduce the Shroud and the image it contains using material and techniques available in the middle ages.  Scientists … Continue reading →

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Before you throw it away, give it away.

Posted on September 30, 2009 by Tim Farley

My wife and I are in the midst of packing up to move from California to Ohio.  Yes, Ohio.  Luckily, we will be there just in time for winter! As we have been boxing things up, we have realized that … Continue reading →

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Healthcare: A Right or a Privilege?

Posted on September 11, 2009 by Tim Farley

I have a friend on Facebook who posted a question on his personal page.  He asks, “Health care…right or privilege?”  It is a very good question.  It is a question that should be answered as part of the current debate … Continue reading →

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“25 is old enough to date,” say Chinese ping-pong officials

Posted on September 1, 2009 by Tim Farley

How old were you when you started dating?  Have you ever thought that your parents’ rules concerning dating were too strict?  Have you ever joked that you were not going to allow your child to date until he or she … Continue reading →

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PETA cares more about chickens than children

Posted on August 11, 2009 by Tim Farley

PETA is at it again.  They are staging protests against McDonald’s over the treatment of chickens that go into the restaurant’s food.  I am okay with PETA protesting (even if I am not in full agreement), but I am not okay … Continue reading →

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Is the Single Life Really a Gift?

Posted on August 11, 2009 by Tim Farley

In 1 Corinthians 7:6-9, Paul tells us that it is good for a person to remain single.  In fact, he calls singleness a “gift from God.”  Why does he think singleness is such a great thing?  Paul explains his reasoning … Continue reading →

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I wish Tim Tebow would be quiet and lose a few more games

Posted on August 7, 2009 by Tim Farley

Okay, so this is not a theological post, but it is about a topic near to my heart: college football.  As an Ohio State fan, I have come to strongly dislike (i.e. hate) the Florida Gators and all things SEC.  … Continue reading →

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