Redemptive Reflections
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Religion
It is the shortened life span of earthly redemption that leads most to their need for ultimate, or spiritual, redemption.
I just watched the movie Aeon Flux because, except for renting Kill Bill, the new film genre of fashion model as psychotic assassin had all but passed me by. Here is the Aeon Flux plot. People are cloned...... >Read More
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Redemptive Reflections
I really believe redemption is the ultimate need, the deepest cry, of the human heart. The stories, movies, and songs that inspire, and don’t simply commiserate with the human condition, they speak to our longing for redemption. And therefore, with so much talk of redemption, perhaps we should define it. On second thought, no. An illustration would...... >Read More
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The Lure of Pirates of the Caribbean
The middle of summer brings out the blockbusters in full force, entertaining us and stealing our money. Or, like Captain Jack Sparrow might say, "borrowing" it.
My intent had been to see Pirates of the Caribbean on opening weekend. However, upon arriving at the theatre, we were met with long lineups and a sold-out show. We had a choice, we...... >Read More
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How can I find peace?
Sometimes it seems as if everything in life is conspiring against our having peace. The dog is barking, the kids are fighting, you're stuck in traffic and you just had an argument with your spouse. In the midst of all of this unrest, how is peace possible?The answer to this question depends in part on how you define peace.... >Read More
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Letter from a Father
by Cherley Pajela
Come to think of it, alone in your room isn't really an ideal place to be. You feel like there's possibly no reason for you to be left there alone with your thoughts, like there's something more you have to do, or there's something happening out there and you're missing out.
That thought crossed my mind very... >Read More
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Why does moral living seem so boring?
Is sex wrong? Why are all the things that are fun and exciting wrong according to Christians? Why would a God who loved say that you can not do things that are fun? Why would he make the people that he loved live boring lives?
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Consider this, is driving a car wrong? No. Is driving... >Read More
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Metrospirituality: Spirituality is the Latest Trend
What do sex and spirituality have in common? They are currently the top two marketing models for promoting products as varied as chocolate, athletic clothes and cars. Perhaps it’s due to the extensive use of sex in advertising, but recently, spirituality has gained momentum and become advertiser’s number one tool to attract and sell. This...... >Read More
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