Do You Honestly Expect Me To Believe

by Ben Cartwright

Does anyone who supports the idea that the Bible is infallible honestly expect me to believe that...

...God created the world, knowing full well that most of us would end up burning in eternal hell?

...he created it teeming with all sorts of amazing plant and animal life, including dinosaurs, and then shortly thereafter flooded it all and destroyed a devastating amount of them?

...by flooding the world in the way he did, he created a fossil record which clearly seems to indicate that the world is extremely old, yet doesn't want us to believe this?

...God also created the stars so that light from them would appear to be millions of years old, deceiving us once again?

...he wrote a book which is very similar to all other creation and religious mythology, yet expects us to separate this book from the others and see it as perfect and holy? And if we don't see that, we go to hell?

...Jesus came and died on a cross so that people wouldn't have to go to hell, yet people keep going? Swing, and a miss!

...God thinks it's fine for Bible-believing Christians to believe what they are taught and never ask any meaningful questions, but expects people in all other religions to question their foundational beliefs and assumptions enough to rip themselves out of their religion and culture and believe in the Bible? He expects them to go through this process, but not us? (oh yeah... because we're "right" and they're "wrong"... I forgot)

...God wrote a perfect book containing all that we need for our lives, yet no one can agree on what that book really says? (even on crucial hell-determining factors like salvation!)

...God is all-powerful, but can't keep us out of hell? (if it is not God's desire that anyone should perish, then no one should... he's God! He can have what he wants!)

...God would make it this complicated to know him?

Perhaps if he creates another world, he will learn from his mistakes and just spell out "I am here. Believe in me so you won't go to hell" in the stars. Or maybe he'll just write, "Sorry for any inconvenience."

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The Scariest Time Of Year

I am so sorry for my week long absence! As faithful readers know, Halloween is very busy around here. I do the leg work and Sister St. Aloysius does the sewing. Sister Mary Fiacre needs a little more care these days, and the whole house is covered in rick rack and snippets of thread. We haven't had time to even think about putting up a few little outdoor decorations. I am partial to those fake cobwebs. Sometimes it comes with plastic spiders to stick in there.

I thought I'd better get to this timely question, so it got moved to the top of the queue.

"DEAR SISTER MARY MARTHA,"

"AS THE CATHOLIC MOTHER OF THREE CHILDREN 5 AND UNDER, I AM VERY CONCERNED ABOUT HALLOWEEN. THIS YEAR I HAVE DECIDED WE WILL GO OUT WITH THE KIDS IN SAINT OR SOON-TO-BE SAINT COSTUMES (AN ANGEL, BLESSED KATERI, AND SAINT MICHAEL). IT SEEMS LIKE THE HOLIDAY THOUGH IS NOW MUCH SCARIER AND GORIER THAN I REMEMBER IT AS A CHILD. SHOULD WE PROTECT OUR CHILDREN AND ABSTAIN COMPLETELY FROM THE FESTIVITIES OR SHOULD WE WAGE SPIRITAL WARFARE AND SHOW OTHERS THE CHRISTIAN SIDE OF THIS NOW QUITE SECULAR AND PERHAPS EVEN DEMONIC HOLIDAY?

"THANKS!"

It's lovely that the children are going as saints and angels, but I wouldn't start a Holy War over, what is for a small child, a gentle little holiday involving candy and dress up. It's such fun to dress up. That's all they care about. That, and candy. Yay! Candy!

It's not really a demonic holiday. It's a very Catholic holiday. Holiday/Holy Day.

And candy.

But if you are new to our little convent on the internet, here is what goes on around here and my take on Halloween in general. I can't believe this blog is FOUR YEARS OLD! But four years ago, this was my Halloween adventure:

Grab a cup of coffee, a mug of tea and share my own Halloween horror!

Let's not overthink this Halloween thing.

Into the fray

Crusader nun

The Close Shave

You may be pleased to know that, four years later, the employee turnover rate has made it possible for me to buy orange rick rack at the fabric store once more.

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Navnath Annapurna Mantra Sadhana

Today would like tell you about the Shabar Navnath Annapurna Mantra Sadhana to always keep your kitchen full of food and food grains. Food is the single most valuable resource on the earth; you can live and survive with gold or diamonds; but not without food. This Sadhana is known to attract the Goddess of Food; Annapurna Devi into your life; if you succeed in your endeavor your kitchen will never be empty for this is a most powerful Sadhana.

Both men and women can perform this Sadhana. The Sadhana is performed on the auspicious night of Dhanteras, the first day of Diwali. An idol of a nude woman has to be prepared; using clay. Then this idol has to be worshiped sincerely with full faith by offering it Dhoop, a lamp of Pure Ghee and flowers; Sindoor has to be then applied on the Maang [the line which appears when you part the hair in the center] of the idol.

Then the Mantra given here has to be chanted 5121 times. After completion of the chanting you can keep this idol in your place of worship or in a clean place in the kitchen; there is no need to chant the mantra again or worship the idol separately after the completion of the Sadhana. You can worship it as a part of the daily Pooja.

Navnath Annapurna Mantra Sadhana

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Paranormal Beliefs Cutting Of Nails

There are certain very interesting paranormal beliefs prevalent regarding cutting of the nails of the hands and feet in India. Removing the nails among other beliefs, is said to eradicate poverty and ailments.

There is belief that if you cut the nails of the hands and feet on certain days of the week, you will experience a certain given set of circumstances. These nails have to be collected and wrapped in a piece of paper and thrown out of the house; this should be done for a minimum 5 times to take effect; example- If you remove your nails on a Monday, then you have to remove them for at least the next 4 Mondays.

MONDAY - If you are unwell and suffering from any disease, your health starts improving.

TUESDAY - Sudden gain of money, recovering debts and removal of poverty.

WEDNESDAY - A letter from someone who hasn't written for along time, news or information about someone.

THURSDAY - Worries concerning children will be resolved. There is spiritual progress and likelihood of meeting an enlightened person. Chancing upon enlightening religious scriptures.

FRIDAY - If unmarried you will receive proposals for marriage. Problems regarding daughters resolved. There will be blessings of the Kuldevta [family deity].

SATURDAY - A chance to wear new clothes. Relief from Debts. Money problems resolved.

SUNDAY - There are quarrels and disagreements in the family and a tense atmosphere prevails.

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The Church Of England Bishops And The Pilling Report

by the Rev. Canon Phil Ashey

COO, American Anglican Council

December 3, 2013

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

The Pilling Report (PR) recently released in the Church of England, authorized by the Archbishops of Canterbury and York, is no surprise. Despite assurances in advance from leading COFE SPOKESMEN THAT THE PR WOULD CONTAIN NO LITURGIES for blessing same sex civil partnerships, and that REPORTS LEAKED TO THE CONTRARY WERE SHEER SPECULATION, Recommendation 16 of the PR states clearly:

"Recommendation" 16. We believe that there can be circumstances where a priest, with the agreement of the relevant PCC, should be free to mark the formation of a permanent same sex relationship "IN A PUBLIC SERVICE (emphasis added) "but should be under no obligation to do so. Some of us do not believe that this can be extended to same sex marriage. (Paragraphs 120, 380-3) [PILLING REPORT PAGE 151]"

At GAFCON 2013, the 1358 delegates to this assembly adopted The Nairobi Communique which anticipated the direction of the PR when they wrote at Paragraph 5, page 2,

"We grieve that several national governments, aided by some church leaders, have claimed to redefine marriage and have turned same-sex marriage into a human rights issue. Human rights, we believe, are founded on a true understanding of human nature, which is that we are created in God's image, male and female such that a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife (Matthew 19:6; Ephesians 5:31). We want to make clear that any civil partnership of a sexual nature does not receive the blessing of God. We continue to pray for and offer pastoral support to Christians struggling with same-sex temptation who remain celibate in obedience to Christ and affirm them in their faithfulness."

The 31 Archbishops, 300 Bishops, 482 other clergy and 545 laity from 38 countries representing tens of millions of faithful Anglicans worldwide went on to make the following commitments, also in anticipation of the direction of the PR:

"4. We commit ourselves to defend essential truths of the biblical faith even when this defense threatens existing structures of human authority (Acts 5:29). For this reason, the bishops at GAFCON 2013 resolved 'to affirm and endorse the position of the Primates' Council in providing oversight in cases where provinces and dioceses compromise biblical faith, including the affirmation of a duly discerned call to ministry. This may involve ordination and consecration if the situation requires.

"5. We commit ourselves to the support and defense of those who in standing for apostolic truth are marginalized or excluded from formal communion with other Anglicans in their dioceses. We have therefore recognized the Anglican Mission in England (AMiE) as an expression of authentic Anglicanism both for those within and outside the Church of England, and welcomed their intention to appoint a General Secretary of AMiE."... THE REST

FULCRUM RESPONSE TO THE PILLING REPORT

ARCHBISHOP DUNCAN ON THE PILLING REPORT

...Concerning these matters, I am in complete agreement with the Right Reverend Keith Sinclair, the Bishop of Birkenhead, and a member of the Working Group, in his dissent from the Report. The Church must not waiver from its received teaching. Scripture and the catholic consensus must be treated as givens, the attitude of the signatories not withstanding. Those who would re-construct the received moral order in the 21st century to respond to a culture bent on self-actualization, rather than dying to self, will do no better than those who-quite unsuccessfully but with much damage-in the 20th century sought to re-define the doctrines of the Trinity and the person of Christ...

I Am The Buddha

You are a BORN BUDDHA and the CHRIST lives in you.

Understand this a bit...

One day the Gautam Mahavir became a BUDDHA and Jesus became the CHRIST.... the ordinary turned extraordinary... the common man became uncommon -- or special or unique... whatever and howsoever you like to interpret....

Both had discovered the Key to the already available treasure within. the same treasure that is present right now
right here within you, within me, within each child of GOD...

The Buddha cannot be created or developed, it can however be found....the Highest consciousness is present in us and can only be accessed and experienced by a thorough intention and a strong will.... then you will be eligible -- at the least become qualified and only when you become qualified can Buddha hood occur... the possibility is then present which was not there when you did not will for it...

The GOD particle is within you
your very programming is done by GOD and so you are constantly receiving HIS guidance, thru inner nudges, promptings and hunches.... A constantly repetitive statement that comes and goes but is always there, present
non stop chant in the back ground asking you to change, to let go, to attract, to ask...

ALL YOU MUST DO IS TRUST THIS INNER CALLING AND ACT WITHOUT DELAY

Angels are created by GOD for your Ascension
to take you to BUDDHA HOOD
To CHRIST CONSCIOUSNESS
these are extremely power packed Beings of Light and can bring you immense healing in any sphere of struggle
so that your journey to Buddha becomes easy..

LEARN TO CONNECT WITH YOUR PERSONAL TEAM OF ANGELS NOW--

Angel Blessings for a Magical Day

Evangelical Manifesto A Role For Atheists

Bestow may be burgeoning strife as well as some evangelical Christians over the politicization of their believe, but the Christian extremist root trace lay down to spear office hallucination and biased power. Do atheists influence a work in essential colonize evangelicals who wish to drop out from the culture wars and retrieve the office roots of evangelism from the politicians? This is a put forward substance, close to loyal to dash atheists. And yet, it rule may possibly be no matter which of an scope too.

The future "Evangelical Manifesto" is no matter which with which innumerable atheists may influence some grab. In arrears all, it has been described as "gravely self-critical."That way believe loses its liberty, Christians become proficient idiots' for one biased concert party or just starting out, and the Christian believe becomes an ideology," according to the explosion.The feel of the document appears to be that evangelical Christians influence lost their easygoingness in in receipt of sucked hip the culture wars and maneuver to learn how to be benevolent somewhat of presently perilous. Why? When they wager losing converts if they last longer than on their furnish with course. By stable to be hate-mongers, they turn hip infinitesimal supervisor than bad stereotypes and make themselves less attractive.

I dishonor most readers chi reckon that some crackdown of the evangelical Christian home is want very much following. But my substance is whether we atheists influence any part to roll up modish. Destitution we assistance them in their efforts to the span that we can reckon with their goals, or is this an scope for us to ameliorate emergent splitting up within the evangelical ranks? Seeing that do you think?

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