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Help Me Fight Heart Disease
Submitted by ZealotinmyCloset on Wed, 10/18/2006 - 17:39I know this isn't the intended purpose of the blogs, but I thought I would put this out there if anyone would like to help. I am walking in this year's Heart Walk to help raise money to fight heart attack and stroke. I lost my great grandfather and grandfather to stroke and my father now had early signs of heart disease. This walk is important and any donation you can offer would be greatly appreciated.
Gays, Muslims, and Tolerance : A Rebuttal to Cheryl
Submitted by ZealotinmyCloset on Wed, 07/26/2006 - 15:42Cheryl, thank you so much for your thoughtful comments on Brad's article. I really do appreciate them and they have helped me understand your viewpoint. So thank you. However, allow me the privilege of rebuttal. “Trust you realize that many of the Muslims to whom you wish to extend greater tolerance” – Also, all your other arguments about a Muslim state.
Was it abortion or desegregation that got the Religious Right going?
Submitted by ZealotinmyCloset on Sat, 06/24/2006 - 17:12In a new book by Randall Balmer called 'Thy Kingdom Come' the author states that the Religious Right did not form to fight abortion like we have been lead to believe. Rather, they formed in part to fight the desegregation of Bob Jones University. Appearently, the abortion ruling didn't even offend most Baptist leaders. In fact, many praised the decision.
For more information check out the NPR article.
FUNDAMENTALISM AND THE EMERGENCE OF THE CHRISTIAN RIGHT
Submitted by ZealotinmyCloset on Sun, 06/18/2006 - 18:45Joshua Watson-- author of The Zealot in my Closet-- will be speaking at the First Church of Christ (UCC) in Tampa, FL on July 19th, 2006 at 6:30 pm. The doors will open at 6:30 for food and fellowship, followed by Joshua's presentation called FUNDAMENTALISM AND THE EMMERGENCE OF THE CHRISTIAN RIGHT. All are invited to attend. There will be a book signing directly after the presentation and copie
