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Facing the apocalypse
Anxiety is up. Frustration is high. Anger boils over. AI will take over the world. “I, Robot” was right all along.
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Advent and the Apocalypse
In Luke’s gospel, when Jesus speaks apocalyptically of “signs in the sun and moon and stars” and the “distress of nations,” he ends by saying that humanity “will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory” (Luke 21:25–27). He is speaking of himself and his Second Coming. He’s telling us that our great hope…
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Muslim apocalyptic literature
THIS ARTICLE is by a Muslim and speaks to the extremism he observes in ISIS. It is interesting to see more and more public views of how Muslims view Jesus and the end of time. I am also noticing what I call “evangelical” Islam. It’s an approach that speaks more “evangelical” language. The author mentions his own approach to Jesus…
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12/12/12
Nine days until the end of the world.
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War and the Church
I have a tough time on the issue of war, going to war, etc. This post by Michael Gorman is about as good as I have found in thoughtful consideration of the church’s stance and then the thoughtful consideration of what governments have to do. I invite you to read his short post, but also one of his lengthy responses.…
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Healthcare Reform, the Kansas Jayhawks, and the Apocalypse
All was not lost on the weekend. Joe Mauer signed a long-term deal with the Twins. We’re pretty happy about that. That came hours before the final vote on healthcare “reform,” so it helped soften that blow. Couple that with the crushing defeat of the Kansas Jayhawks in the NCAA tournament, and, well, it’s a wonder the Apocalypse didn’t sweep…
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