Tag Archives: Brad Windhauser

The Old Testament: 1 Samuel, I – The Ark and the Birth of Samuel

Posted on April 14, 2013 by virgowriter

In Steven Spielberg’s classic Raiders of the Lost Ark, the ark is THE ark. Although when I saw this movie I had no idea what the ark really was—even given Professor Jones’ on-screen explanation. All I knew was that in … Continue reading →

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The Old Testament: Ruth I – Property and Marriage Rights

Posted on April 12, 2013 by virgowriter

I had a phone conversation with a good friend of mine.  We’d been disagreeing about how religion in general and the Bible specifically is used against gay people.  As a religious person who also supports gay people, she felt a … Continue reading →

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The Old Testament: Judges III- Punishing Their Own

Posted on April 9, 2013 by virgowriter

In October of 2012, two teenage brothers (ages 15 and 17) lured a 12-year-old girl into their house so they could steal her bike. They killed her. Apparently they wanted the bike for parts.  The girl’s disappearance made the news, … Continue reading →

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