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Christ's Death: A Rescue Mission, Not a Payment for Sins

Because we don't owe a debt of guilt for Adam's sin, Jesus' suffering wasn't a payment to the Father.

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It's Not Just About Forgiveness

Why couldn't God forgive our sins without needing Jesus' sacrifice on the cross? Because that is asking God not to be just.

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December Dilemma Watch

Politically, theologically, and even humorously, the December holidays can spark controversy for families and communities.

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Daily Torah Reading, March 12, 2006

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Swami Uptown Archive: March 2005

Jesse Kornbluth's daily weblog on religion, spirituality, and politics.

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Scholarly Smackdown:
Did Paul Distort Christianity?

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What Is Losar?

It's 2129, the year of the Water Horse. Time to eat, drink, and cleanse away last year's bad deeds.

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The Peace That Passes Prozac--Not

Bishop Spong talks about his views of Christianity, and the future of the faith he's wrestled with all these years

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