Monthly Archives: July 2015

Poisonous Generalizations After – and Before – Chattanooga

Posted on July 18, 2015 by pastordavesimpson

It didn’t take long after the tragic shooting deaths of five Marines for the venomous voices of generalized hate to begin their bellow. The murderer was a Muslim. Therefore all Muslims are dangerous.  Facebook and Twitter feeds filled with anger.  Damn … Continue reading →

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The Case of the Missing Bible Verses

Posted on July 15, 2015 by pastordavesimpson

Is there a conspiracy by Bible publishers edit, abrade, scour, or otherwise corrupt the Holy Scriptures? Maybe you’ve seen the urgent Facebook posts – “PAY ATTENTION PEOPLE” one begins – about the “missing” verses in the NIV and other newer Bible translations. … Continue reading →

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God the Cosmic Artist

Posted on July 7, 2015 by pastordavesimpson

Back before I was a Christian, folks would ask me why I didn’t believe in God. Science always figured prominently in my response. Scientists had explained much of what had been attributed to deity over the centuries; it seemed inevitable … Continue reading →

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