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If Jesus’ Sayings are Fake News, What About This One?

There’s a bit of controversy between this “AND” and the more traditional “YET”: just splitting hairs? No. It becomes a moot point. The term “eye of a needle” is used as a metaphor for a very narrow opening. It occurs … Continue reading

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Christian Ethics: Could You Do This?

Jesus and the Rich Young Man This parable is the stumbling-block for most Christians. Here is a synopsis of the story from Wikipedia: In Matthew and Mark, the discussion is set within the period when Jesus ministered in Perea, east … Continue reading

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