Category Archives: Religion

Why I couldn’t care less…

Posted on January 15, 2008 by Steve

In my last post long ago, I said my next post would discuss why I couldn’t care about following up on this chain letter. In short, it calls me to forward the e-mail to the Christians I know if I … Continue reading →

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Misguided Christianity (or, “what’s wrong with chain letters”)

Posted on June 22, 2007 by Steve

“Christian” chain letters generally make me, as a Christian, feel frustrated. I tend to feel they are missing the point (link to a recommended book!). The last one I got was from a relative, and runs as follows: ATTENTION ALL … Continue reading →

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10 Christianity links

Posted on June 12, 2007 by Steve

Whadda ya know. A themed link collection. Leonard Sweet’s Magna Charta of Trust by an Out-of-Control Disciple – A Christian mission statement taking on contemporary culture. The Bible is Fiction: A collection of evidence – Daniel Miessler presents his opinion … Continue reading →

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Ghost rider

Posted on May 2, 2007 by Steve

For the first time in a while, I went to watch a movie in the cinema last night. Dalene chose Ghost Rider. I went along with the decision because nothing else looked terribly good. I hadn’t seen a trailer yet, … Continue reading →

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Ten more interesting links

Posted on April 17, 2007 by Steve

Time for another collection of articles and websites I’ve found interesting or useful lately. The Christian FAQ – presents one Christian’s answers to many of the troubling questions about Christianity raised by skeptics. I tend to agree with most of … Continue reading →

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The Blind Watchmaker’s creation

Posted on March 26, 2007 by Steve

In many of my thoughts and discussions of the past, I’ve encountered the problem of defining what I mean by God. One of my traditional fall-back positions is that God is a kind of “ultimate cause” – whatever caused whatever … Continue reading →

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10 cool links

Posted on February 22, 2007 by Steve

I hope to make posts like these on occasion in future. In the course of my day, I browse to many interesting sites. I note the ones I find more fascinating, and then post them here when I’ve collected a … Continue reading →

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Carel and Adri’s visit

Posted on February 16, 2007 by Steve

This week, some old varsity friends, Carel and Adri are visiting in Stellenbosch. Carel has his final defence for his Master’s degree this afternoon, which is what brings them here. Adri has come along to see the family and a … Continue reading →

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A touch of nostalgia…and the milk of human kindness

Posted on February 9, 2007 by Steve

So last night’s party was, in the final analysis, a lekker jol, and I’m glad we went. Dalene was a bit bushed after waking up ridiculously early to visit a tea plantation at Piketberg for her work, so we didn’t … Continue reading →

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Promotion; Bachelor’s party

Posted on December 19, 2006 by Steve

Well, I am chuffed to say I’ve made 1 kyu! I don’t really feel comfortable being 1 kyu, since lately most of my wins at 2 kyu have come from my opponent handing me the game from a winning position … Continue reading →

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