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"Absorption with the past is …" (QOD)
I was reading Paul Tillich’s Theology of Culture again today and was struck by this quote, for which he is drawing on Heidegger who in turn was drawing on Nietzsche: Mere historical knowledge is not man’s real role as an historical being. Absorption in the past is an estrangement from our task as the makers…
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Consign it to Sheol! And, I was Almost Done
Thanks to Ben Byerly for his post and links on more reasons not to do a PhD. Of course I’m trying to be a little bit funny, but more often than not some of us academics only laugh to keep from crying. I will be feeling and have felt this pinch already. My wife and…
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Saints No. 3 In NFL Power Rankings
Ha! This is a hilarious little blurb in the Onion. Here’s to all you naysayers and doubters. Who Dat! New Orleans Moves To No. 3 In NFL Power Rankings
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Blogroll Amnest & Biblical Studies Carnival – Two Birds with One Stone
In the spirit of “Blogroll Amnesty Day,” I’m linking you to Brooke’s reminder about the 51st Biblical Studies Carnival 😉 : Reminder to Biblioblogging Top 50 and the Lower 50s Alike I am indeed ranked much, much higher than he is (though I should say that I like his blog much better than my own).…
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Chris Brady with a Nice Set up
Alright. So, I know Chris Brady has said he’s going to get an iPad (though he’s not uncritical). Thus, when I read the following title… The iPad is going to fail … I was intrigued. Has he had an about-face? Click on over and see 😉
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Benedict XVI (Ratzinger) on Faith
Joel has written a post entitled “Faith Beyond Thought” in which he links to one of my previous posts. He discusses the idea of faith being a pledge or commitment. I thought this quote from Benedict the XVI (in his previous days as Cardinal Ratzinger was a fitting follow up). It comes from his…
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Kindle Publishing for Blogs – Has Anyone Tried This?
I was looking at books for my Kindle today and saw the link for Kindle Publishing for Blogs. I personally could not think of ANY reason why I would want to read a blog on my Kindle or publish my blog for the Kindle. Of course, I can always read on my iPhone, so maybe…
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Super Secret Stealth Hebrew Students
Better watch out or one of Brooke’s super secret stealth Hebrew students might snipe you: Delta A Team Rocket Hebrew SEALS Force 5 in Black, P.I. « Anumma Joking aside, I’m sure that having a teacher with an imagination like this probably means that these really are good Hebrew students.
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I Still Can't Believe It …
THE SAINTS WON THE SUPERBOWL!!!! This is the play of the game where I actually started singing “We Are The Champions.” I just knew when we went up by a touchdown that there was no coming back for the Colts. And, you can visit Jason’s blog if you want to see the nail in the…
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The only ranking that really matters at the moment …
New Orleans saints #1!!!!!!!!! You can expect to hear a lot more about this in days to come ……