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1minion steals mail – money trouble
For kicks, I checked out Christianity Today’s forum… So, there’s this: Q. I have a friend who has a real problem with money. He brags about how much he makes from his part-time job and stockpiles money. In fact, he … Continue reading
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1minion steals mail – Aunt Dara #1
You can look her up if you feel like it, but I won’t include a link to her original advice column because I’m sure she doesn’t need the hits as much as I do. I’m an atheist, and my intent … Continue reading
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Reading Billy Graham’s mail again
It’s been a while since I did that. In fact, it’s been so long, I’m doing two. Kids will be heading off to school again soon and Billy Graham is offering up his brand of “useful” advice for when whey … Continue reading
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To butt in or mind your own business…
I wish that was the question and I wish the second choice was the answer. Alas no. I’m picking on Billy Graham’s advice column again: DEAR BILLY GRAHAM: Why do some people refuse to have anything to do with God, … Continue reading
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I always pick on Billy Graham…
so this time, I grab advice from a different source – Leon Fontaine at the Winnipeg Sun. Do you get your identity from the past or the future? When you think about who you are, do you define yourself by … Continue reading
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Someone else is stealing Billy Graham’s mail
But I’m not complaining; I’m applauding. Breaking Spells has linked to and quoted a response Graham recently gave a (presumed to exist) writer (you mean to say some of those letters are actually made up? Shit, that’s low and sneaky, … Continue reading
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It’s time to sneak a peek at Billy Graham’s mail again
I’d do this more often, but Graham’s advice to people always runs the same tired route, and I hate having to repeat myself. Here’s yesterday’s issue. What makes us any different from other animals except for our superior mental abilities? … Continue reading
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Advice Avenue via Atheist Street no. 7
The Sault Star is looking for a new advice columnist and here’s the sample question provided by the Sault Ste-Marie paper: I’m 15 and live with my parents. They attend church every week but I actually don’t even believe in … Continue reading
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Advice Avenue via Atheist Street, no. 6
I’m stealing Billy Graham’s mail again. From the Kansas City Star: Is it possible to really know you’ll go to heaven when you die? I worry about whether I’ve been good enough to get into heaven. How can I know? … Continue reading
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Advice Avenue via Atheist Street no. 5
Here I am, stealing Billy Graham’s mail again. It’s from December 12th: Q: I know God has forgiven me for all the bad things I did when I was young, but will I ever forget them? They haunt me all … Continue reading
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