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How do you feel about Rick Warren’s Inaugural Invocation?

Posted on January 20, 2009 by Tim Farley

Here is the text from Rick Warren’s prayer at the Presidential inauguration of Barack Obama.  Warren and Obama have come under attack from the right and the left leading up to this event regarding Obama’s choice of Warren and the … Continue reading →

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Just War: Is it an act of love?

Posted on January 19, 2009 by Tim Farley

In Mark 12:30-31, Jesus states that loving God with all of one’s heart and loving our neighbor as ourselves are the most important commandments.  Paul then states in Galatians 5:14 that the whole law is summarized in the phrase “you … Continue reading →

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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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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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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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We criticize Burger King, but are we doing enough?

Posted on December 10, 2008 by Tim Farley

Burger King is being criticized for its latest add campaign.  Follow the link below to see a video that discusses the controversy. http://www.yahoo.com/s/1000014 While it may be true that Burger King could have been more sensitive to world hunger, we … Continue reading →

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Christianity Today Examines Newsweek’s Article on Gay Marriage

Posted on December 10, 2008 by Tim Farley

Hey everyone.  In my last post, I asked you what you thought of Newsweek’s article on gay marriage.  Well, here are two articles from Christianity Today that examine that article from a conservative Christian perspective.  The links are below.  http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2008/decemberweb-only/150-21.0.html http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2004/september/11.36.html Tell me … Continue reading →

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Newsweek enters the theological debate

Posted on December 8, 2008 by Tim Farley

It looks like Newsweek has decided to enter the theological debate concerning gay marriage.  Check out this story regarding the current issue’s cover story: http://news.yahoo.com/s/politico/20081208/pl_politico/16305 Share your thoughts.  What do you think about Newsweek printing this article?  Would you be likely … Continue reading →

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Is gay marriage a “right”?

Posted on December 7, 2008 by Tim Farley

It is often argued that gay marriage is simply a matter of justice.  It is stated, “Just as it is wrong to discriminate against a person based upon color, gender, class, or ethnicity, it is also wrong to discriminate based … Continue reading →

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