There’s some chatter relating to Benny Shanon’s theory that Exodus 19, with the thunder and noise at Mt. Sinai might have been caused by plants in the Sinai Desert that contained hallucinogens.
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The article’s subtitle says “but scholars scoff.” Listen closely, as I have something important to say Darlings: SSSSCCCOOOOOOFFFFFFFFF!
Happy Passover darlings. Today in the NY Times there is an article about archaeology in the North Sinai and how it relates, or more accurately, does not relate, to the story of the Exodus.
The Supreme Court today heard all about “Bong Hits for Jesus” in a freedom of speech case. Student Joseph Frederick said that he wanted to be on TV. Now, even better, he’s on BibleDudes.
Despite what Stephen Prothero claims, Joan of Arc was married to Noah. Oh those revisionists do make a donkey tired.
So it’s chapel service at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and Rev. McKissic said he sometimes speaks in tongues while praying. Uh oh! Then the #&*@ hit the fan, and the trustees voted 36-1 that any sort of promotion for speaking in tongues will not be tolerated. So this brings up two questions:
1. How secure is […]
Yikes! I’ve been so busy trying to rebuild New Orleans that I didn’t notice that the Apocalypse is here. Well, that is if you believe the media. And like, oh yeah, be sure to watch the video. (We all know Satan prefers two-headed animals)
Darlings, it seems that David Plotz, a self described “ignoramus,” is set on reading the Good Book and blogging about his experience. Good luck with that David, and we’ll check up on you later.
With the escalation of wars in the Middle East, and missiles even falling on Nazareth, Chuck Raasch (GNS) ponders if these are the end of times in this USA Today Opinion (July 20th, 2006). I’m curious if there will be blogs in donkey heaven.
I just read about a new Bible Commentary produced by African Bible scholars that addresses contemporary issues such as slavery, AIDS, and female circumcision. Sounds cool.
Today it is 6/6/06, and there is a story in the NY Times about this number. I think 666 in Revelation 13:16-18 is in reference to Nero. You can read more about it in this excellent Wikipedia article.
