Month: August 2014

One Way to Talk to a Jehovah’s Witness

One Way to Talk to a Jehovah’s Witness

Posted by | Aug 22, 2014 | |

Recently I had a Jehovah’s Witness come to my door offering the usual. The experience was rewarding, not because I won any arguments but because I was able to put to use many hours of training and study to be the best lay apologist possible. But before I tell you all about our conversation, I want to “set the stage.” My family lives in Omaha, Nebraska. It’s not unusual in the summer months to have, at least weekly, a solicitor at our doors. Once storm season in underway or finished, businesses enjoy a wide open market for people who...

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Talking with Sister Margaret Obrovac Part 2

Talking with Sister Margaret Obrovac Part 2

Posted by | Aug 20, 2014 | |

                Talking with Sister Margaret Obrovac about media, blogging, and writing. [iframe style=”border:none” src=”http://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/3022853/height/50/width/350/thumbnail/no/theme/standard-mini” height=”50″ width=”350″ scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Check out the latest episode of The...

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The Complete List of Church Teaching on Suicide

The Complete List of Church Teaching on Suicide

Posted by | Aug 13, 2014 | , , |

Here is a complete and exhaustive list of the Church’s teaching on the issue and topic of suicide. Starting with the Bible, I use all documents and works considered “ecclesiastical.” Sacred Scripture Exodus 20:13 – You shall not kill. 1 Samuel 31:4-5 – Then Saul said to his armor-bearer, “Draw your sword, and thrust me through with it, lest these uncircumcised come and thrust me through, and make sport of me.” But his armor-bearer would not; for he feared greatly. Therefore Saul took his own sword, and fell upon it. And when his armor-bearer saw that Saul was dead,...

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How does the Church Respond to Suicide?

How does the Church Respond to Suicide?

Posted by | Aug 12, 2014 | , |

The news of Robin Williams’ death is heartbreaking, as is any news of the death of one of our heroes. Just as was the news of mega-church pastor Rick Warren’s son’s suicide. I can understand Williams and I feel pity and sorrow for those souls. I really can and do. Between the time I was 14-17 I tried on three separate occasions to kill myself. All three times I couldn’t even overdose correctly. That, or my guardian angel was purifying the poison I had consumed inside my body. That was an awful time of my life; I hated who I was, what I was addicted to, and certainly...

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