Monthly Archives: October 2011

Martin Luther Quotes About Jews

Posted on October 30, 2011 by

Most of these quotes are taken directly from Martin Luther’s book, On the Jews and Their Lies, translated from his native German to English by Martin H. Bertram. You can read it for yourself online. Continue reading →

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Hyping Halloween Hysteria

Posted on October 26, 2011 by

To those who forward emails about ritual abuse on Halloween: stop it. Continue reading →

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Welcome Home, Gilad!

Posted on October 19, 2011 by

It’s tempting to focus on terrorism, and the unfair treatment of Israel during this prisoner exchange. But now is not the time. Our lost sheep has been found. Today, we rejoice. Continue reading →

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Christian Pilgrims Celebrated Sukkot in the New World

Posted on October 12, 2011 by

The Pilgrims celebrated Sukkot in the New World at their first harvest, inviting their new Native American friends to join them. The Wampanoag people at that time followed neither Judaism nor Christianity. That didn’t stop them from celebrating life and harvest with their Christian neighbors, nor did it stop devout Pilgrims from celebrating with them. That celebration became what is known in America today as Thanksgiving. Continue reading →

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Why Would God Hate our Festivals?

Posted on October 6, 2011 by

God said, “I cannot bear your worthless assemblies. Your New Moon feasts and your appointed festivals I hate with all my being. They have become a burden to me; I am weary of bearing them. When you spread out your hands in prayer, I hide my eyes from you; even when you offer many prayers, I am not listening.” Isaiah 1:13-15 Continue reading →

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