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>Leadership – According to Proverbs

30, Nov 2008

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Leadership qualities → According to Proverbs 
(Taken from the Message Bible)

When it comes to help, advice, guidance, “laws” on leadership we often turn to articles from great leaders, business men and the like. Well, I thought I would turn to the greatest of them all… from the wisest book of the Bible – PROVERBS. See [...]

The Advent Conspiracy

30, Nov 2008

In light of some of what I have shared on generosity (God’s economy), I found this little video today challenging us in terms of what we generally spend around Christmas. Did you know that Americans spent $450 BILLION in 2006 on Christmas?! That’s huge. There is a current drive around in certain circles to get [...]

365 Days of Activism – Role Reversal

29, Nov 2008

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Ryan “Brown” Dalton has now spent 5 days on the streets of Cape Town, here’s some of what he has to say today:
“Last night i had an interesting experience. Maanie came by the flower stand before we went to sleep. I have known Maanie the entire time i have lived here. I think he [...]

The Evidence for Faith

28, Nov 2008

>Bertrand Russell was reportedly once asked what he would say to God if he were to find himself confronted by the Almighty about why he had not believed in God’s existence. He said that he would tell God “Not enough evidence, God, not enough evidence!” [Source: Victor Reppert, "Hume on Miracles, Frequencies, and Prior Probabilities"]
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>What in the world should I be thankful for?

27, Nov 2008

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Having just spent the last hour reading one of the UK national newspapers, I am considering whether there is much to be thankful for?! A father who consistently raped his 2 daughters over a 25yr period. Islamic militants in Mumbai killing over 100, injuring many more, and taking hostages. Cholera in the already devastated land [...]

>Standing Up – 365 Days of Activism

26, Nov 2008

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Integrity – what is it all about? What does it mean in practice? Here in this post I want to draw your attention to a stunning young man, Ryan Dalton, aka “Brown”. A social worker, activist, come hip-hop artist, who will be living on the streets of downtown Cape Town for the 16 Days of Activism [...]

What is faith? (Cont'd)

24, Nov 2008

>According to the Oxford American dictionary, Faith is described as “complete trust or confidence in someone or something” OR“strong belief in God or in the doctrines of a religion, based on spiritual apprehension rather than proof.”
 I admit, I am puzzled by this continuing insinuation that faith in God consists of a purely irrational decision, that [...]

>What is Faith?

23, Nov 2008

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According to one philosophical website, Faith “is when one accepts a statement as true without evidence for it, or in the face of evidence against it.” 
They go on to say that “faith nullifies the mind…faith is an act of mental destruction…” Faith goes against logic, reason, rationality. I, however, am not so sure. I consider [...]

There "probably" is no God…With thanks to Prof Dawkins

22, Nov 2008

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A few weeks ago it was reported that bendy buses in London may soon be plastered with the slogan “There’s probably no God”.  The idea comes from the British Humanist Association and is backed by well-known atheist Richard Dawkins (who wrote the “God Delusion”)
The complete slogan reads: “There’s probably no God. Now stop worrying [...]

>Is Faith irrational?

22, Nov 2008

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Can rational, intelligent, thinking people have “faith”? What exactly is faith? Must logic/reason be rejected in order to have faith?


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