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“Where Have All the Good Men Gone?”

The Good Samaritan Parable Jesus knew his audience well. What passes modern readers by is the juxtaposition of “good” with “Samaritan”. In those days, to the Jewish people, that juxtaposition is oxymoronic. Thereby hangs the message of the parable. The parable … 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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