Meet Erasmus: The Dutch theologian who paved the way for the Protestant Reformation
Martin Luther gets the credit, but Erasmus set the stage, including his emphasis on using the new technology of the printing press.
Posts tagged: Religion
Pope Francis Speaks Warmly of Caravaggio, Richard Wagner, and the Films of Fellini
Some remarkable comments from a remarkable interview.
Joel Osteen and Arthur Schopenhauer: A Friendly Conversation
Schopenhauer influenced Nietsche, and Osteen influenced Oprah. Who comes out on top?
Friedrich Nietzsche Biography: New!
Who2 has a new biography of German philosopher-slash-crazyguy Friedrich Nietzsche.
Chuck Norris v. Evil Obama
TV star Chuck Norris and his wife warn that re-electing President Obama is a step toward “1,000 years of darkness.”
Pastor Creflo Dollar Arrested, Denies Charges
Megachurch pastor Creflo Dollar was arrested on 8 June 2012, accused of slapping and choking his 15 year-old daughter. He says he “never should have been arrested.”
Chuck Colson, Nixon’s Master of Dirty Tricks, Dead at 81
Jailed for obstructing justice, he embraced Christianity and became an advocate for prisoners.
Theft of 900 Year-Old Heart Rocks Dublin
Maybe it didn’t exactly rock Dublin, but Christ Church Cathedral had a break-in over the weekend. The thief made away with just one item: a 900 year-old heart.
David Koresh and the Waco Siege
Federal agents tried to enter the compound of David Koresh and the Branch Davidians on February 28, 1993. A shootout left 10 people dead and began a 51-day siege.
Billy Graham and Woody Allen
This is how Billy Graham and Woody Allen look these days. They probably don’t see much of each other. But they once talked about religion on TV.
Birthday Twins: Bruce Springsteen and ‘Left Behind’ Author Jerry B. Jenkins
They were born on the same day in 1949, then both got things started in 1973. And both are looking pretty good for 62.
Non-Rapture Quote of the Day
“It has been a really tough weekend.”Prophet Harold Camping, on Saturday’s non-arrival of the Rapture.
Happy Birthday to Jack Chick
Yes, it’s the birthday of comic artist and Christian ink-warrior Jack Chick, the mysterious creator of religious comics such as The Wall and Li’l Susy and The Great Escape!.
For your pleasure, here’s a computer animated version of Jack Chick’s 1978 classic, The Sissy.
In The Sissy a couple of unenlightened truckers get the message that Jesus was no wimp. And when Jesus comes back, he’s going to unleash some righteous clobberin’.