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Did Jesus’ Sacrifice Make a Jewish Ritual Unnecessary?

Posted on January 11, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur) When the scapegoat was selected on Yom Kippur to symbolically carry the people’s sins to the desert, a crimson cord was tied around its horns. While the practical purpose of this cord was to distinguish the scapegoat from the goat … Continue reading →

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It’s a Thought that Hadn’t Occurred Before Now

Posted on September 8, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Ritual Cleansing We’re all familiar with the First Peoples’ ritual of smudging. It seems almost logical, doesn’t it? If something is clouding your spirit, you send it away with sage smoke. Fighting fire with fire. What I’d forgotten is how … Continue reading →

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