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Did Jesus Exist?
I was motivated to write this article by a news report that over thirty per cent of young people in Britain think that Jesus was mythical. As a religious educator, now retired, this concerned me, so I wrote. But you are right, the central issue ...
frankbeswick, on 09/23/2015
Did Jesus Exist?
As a Jew I never doubted the existence of Jesus as a true historical figure. I would interpret his role differently than you. At the same time, I love going to the synagogue-church in Nazareth and just sitting in that little place. It is quiet ...
Sheri_Oz, on 09/23/2015
Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult
Ah, happier books! I hear you Mira. Definitely have to be prepared for emotional shocks when reading Jodi Picoult, but worth it when you are.
jptanabe, on 09/23/2015
Did Jesus Exist?
Thank you, Frank, for your two comments. The story about Domitian finding Jude's grandsons is fascinating. And your history professor's remark is very poignant.
Mira, on 09/23/2015
The 50 Book Challenge
I think that it depends upon the size and kind of books that you read. Recently I was reading The Grammar of Assent by Cardinal Newman, not long, but written in ponderous Victorian prose. That was a slow read. I needed to take breaks and read ...
frankbeswick, on 09/23/2015
How I Use Viglink in My Wizzles
You do have to link the image back to the merchant, but that's about it. Viglink makes it a link. You do have to wait for the return period to end to be paid. Some merchants have 60 days, especially at the holidays. It's pretty easy to use ...
Digby_Adams, on 09/23/2015
Did Jesus Exist?
One fact that I forgot to mention is that in the nineties the Emperor Domitian summoned to him the grandsons of Jude, brother of Jesus, to inquire about their great-uncle. They convinced this brutal persecutor that they were harmless and were ...
frankbeswick, on 09/23/2015
Did Jesus Exist?
No serious historian doubts Jesus' existence. One character called Zindler published a book denying that Jesus existed, but he is neither a historian nor a religious scholar, but a scientist. He failed to apply historical methods to the inquiry. ...
frankbeswick, on 09/23/2015
The 50 Book Challenge
I think it's a good idea to set a high goal, even if chances are you won't make it. If I only set a goal to read 10 books in a year, I'd probably slack off and not get to more than a few. If I set a goal for 50 and then maybe only get through 10 ...
sockii, on 09/23/2015
Did Jesus Exist?
Very interesting. I was browsing through a book a few months ago, and the author was dismantling Jesus as a real person with a vengeance. So it was good to read this.
Mira, on 09/23/2015
Applications of the Death Penalty: Stoning
Those who stone people to death for a few moments create hell on Earth; and if you create hell on Earth, don't be surprised if it is your destiny after death.
frankbeswick, on 09/23/2015
My Wizzography- An Anglo- Irish Viking teacher with a gi-normous family
You put links to your pages in the text. You can do it by simply inserting linked text, or you can use the Article module (it's there with Amazon and Zazzle modules).
Fun Wizzography, by the way! Good to meet you :)
Mira, on 09/23/2015
Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult
A friend of mine reads her novels, and I've also read about Jodi Picoult. Now I watched three of your videos, and she's definitely amazing. I will probably start reading her at some point. It's just that I often feel the need for happier books ...
Mira, on 09/23/2015
My Wizzography- An Anglo- Irish Viking teacher with a gi-normous family
how do I do that ?
Veronica, on 09/23/2015
Applications of the Death Penalty: Stoning
I should clarify that I can't really wish anything like this on anyone. I was being glib in response to the article's question regarding for whom such punishment would be appropriate. I'm a ...
Bunny Blue, on 09/23/2015