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Western Religions: Scientology (Part 2)

Posted on December 9, 2020 by Bryan Hodge

Authority a. L. Ron Hubbard The organization’s website says, “IS IT ALL BASED ON ONE MAN’S WORK? Although Dianetics and Scientology were founded by L. Ron Hubbard, and all of the scriptures are solely compromised of his writings and recorded … Continue reading →

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The Beatitudes: The Pure in Heart

Posted on January 21, 2016 by Bryan Hodge

“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God” (Matthew 5:8). God cares about more than one’s actions; He cares about one’s thoughts. John Quincy Adams remarked, “Human legislators can undertake only to prescribe the actions of man. … Continue reading →

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Galen’s Influence

Posted on July 21, 2014 by Bryan Hodge

Imhotep (Egypt c. 3500 B.C.), Hippocrates (KOS, Greece 460-377 B.C.), Galen (Pergamum, Asia Minor 130-201? A.D.): Those are the celebrated physicians of ancient times. It is Galen that is the subject of this article. Galen learned much by dissecting animals – … Continue reading →

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Blessed are the Peacemakers

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Bryan Hodge

Are you acquainted with the name Benjamin Rush? If so, you are an exception to the rule. He is not so well-known today. But, Benjamin Rush was a great man in many respects. In fact, Encyclopedia Britannica says of him, … Continue reading →

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Think on These Things!

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Bryan Hodge

It is so easy to allow one’s mind to dwell upon the wrong things. Someone has offended you, and you meditate on such day and night until you allow a root of bitterness (cf. Hebrews 12:15) to grow within your … Continue reading →

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Ethics: Tongue (Part 2)

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Bryan Hodge

We are social creatures. We like to talk. The Bible warns, “In the multitude of words sin is not lacking, But he who restrains his lips is wise” (Proverbs 10:19). We must learn to control our tongues (James 1:26). The … Continue reading →

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Voting

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Bryan Hodge

Some church members have been duped into believing that Christian principles should be checked at the door of the voting booth. (1) Some have been told that the First Amendment requires this. It does no such thing. All the First … Continue reading →

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Religious Freedom

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Bryan Hodge

People from different religious persuasions settled in the land that eventually would become The United States of America. (1) The Pilgrims were people who had separated themselves from the Church of England. They were persecuted in England . They fled … Continue reading →

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Western Religions: Scientology (Part 2)

The Beatitudes: The Pure in Heart

Galen’s Influence

Blessed are the Peacemakers

Think on These Things!

Ethics: Tongue (Part 2)

Voting

Religious Freedom

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