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There’s nothing like hurricane-force winds to stir thoughts of life, of God
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remims
On Thursday, northern Utah was hit by a windstorm of historic proportions. Hurricane-force winds, topping 100 miles per hour, shredded the region, toppling semi-trailer rigs, ripping away roofing and tearing trees out by their roots. I got off the train two stops short to walk a few miles in the icy gusts, a mere 50-60…
Facing death for faith: Iranian pastor is not alone in a world of martyrs
By
remims
I looked. It is, indeed, 2011. In fact, it’s nearly 2012. But if you think the blood of Christian martyrs was last shed in the Coliseum by the Roman Emperor Nero two millennia ago, you’d be wrong. Most of the apostles of Christ died for their faith in him. But that was so long ago,…
The Golden Rule: Common ground for a multi-faith, multi-cultural nation
By
remims
The Golden Rule. The Law of Reciprocity. What Goes Around . . . You get the idea. Jesus said: “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” (Matthew 7:12 KJV). Tell some of my Christian brothers and sisters that Jesus didn’t express that concept first, and they look at you like you…
Perry’s prayer rally at crossroads of freedom of, and from religion?
By
remims
OK. First off, let’s be clear: I take a philosophical back seat to no one in promoting the right of any American to worship — or not — the God or gods or Force or assorted plants, celestial bodies, etc., of their choice. And if they don’t believe in any of those things, I don’t…
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