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Sunday, July 17, 2011
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My Aunt/Godmother is on a driving adventure across the country. One of the advantages of being retired!
Stop by her website and show her some love.
Stop by her website and show her some love.
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Book of Psalms 76-84 Hath God forgotten to be gracious? No.
Psalms 76-84
I was looking at the wikipedia article on the Book of Psalms yesterday, just trying to get a little more interested in these short pieces. The one thing I found interesting was the attempt to date the individual psalms by the references within them. the inclusion of kings, prophets and leaders adds a little context for me.
How about you? Does a reference to David or Moses help put things in a better perspective?
I was looking at the wikipedia article on the Book of Psalms yesterday, just trying to get a little more interested in these short pieces. The one thing I found interesting was the attempt to date the individual psalms by the references within them. the inclusion of kings, prophets and leaders adds a little context for me.
How about you? Does a reference to David or Moses help put things in a better perspective?
Psalm 78 is my favorite in this block. A nice recap of the Exodus saga. Although I also like psalm 79 when the author asks God to torture others for a change and to not judge them for the sins of their fathers (although God has repeatedly stated that's how he prefers to do business).
As a side note, I'm pleasantly surprised that Zemanta/Blogger are recommending my blog for further reading on the subject of the Book of Psalms. Just shows that they know quality!
Friday, July 15, 2011
Book of Psalms 64-75 Good God!!! We're only half way through!
Psalms 64-75
The seemingly never ending book of prayer and praise continues.
Found this while cruising thru the wikipedia article on psalms. Enjoy.
The seemingly never ending book of prayer and praise continues.
Found this while cruising thru the wikipedia article on psalms. Enjoy.
Monday, July 11, 2011
Psalms 54-63 Yes, Those are Crickets You're Hearing
Psalms 54-63
I'm traveling this week for work and won't have much free time for fun stuff like reading prayers and praises from an ancient people. Post will be infrequent.
As far as the Book of Psalms goes, most of this is pretty boring to an Atheist. I hope the believers are enjoying them.
Do any stand out? What ones do you connect with?
I'm traveling this week for work and won't have much free time for fun stuff like reading prayers and praises from an ancient people. Post will be infrequent.
As far as the Book of Psalms goes, most of this is pretty boring to an Atheist. I hope the believers are enjoying them.
Do any stand out? What ones do you connect with?
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Saturday, July 2, 2011
Psalms 23-32 The Nicest Part of the OT?
Psalms 23-32
We start off with one of the most famous pieces in the Bible, Psalm 23. It's short, sweet and sums up (IMO) the philosophy of Christianity, pre Jesus even. This (and the rest of the chapters in this reading) is the FEEL the Bible is most known for. It comes off as very human and a very honest commitment to a loving god.
But (you knew there had to be a but from an Atheist), This very nice, positive passage is in the great minority. Most of the Bible that we've read so far is violent, vengeful and often leaves me wondering why people would willing follow a jealous, demanding god.
What do you think?
To my American readers, have a happy and safe Independence Day! And to my Canadian readers, a belated happy Canada Day!
We start off with one of the most famous pieces in the Bible, Psalm 23. It's short, sweet and sums up (IMO) the philosophy of Christianity, pre Jesus even. This (and the rest of the chapters in this reading) is the FEEL the Bible is most known for. It comes off as very human and a very honest commitment to a loving god.
But (you knew there had to be a but from an Atheist), This very nice, positive passage is in the great minority. Most of the Bible that we've read so far is violent, vengeful and often leaves me wondering why people would willing follow a jealous, demanding god.
What do you think?
To my American readers, have a happy and safe Independence Day! And to my Canadian readers, a belated happy Canada Day!
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