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Nov 27, 2007

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Tuesday November 27, 2007

SBC Building Bridges Conference
The SBC is currently having the Building Bridges conference. Plenty of bloggers are providing updates. If you’re interested, you may want to check in with Timmy Brister’s site as he is a good source for SBC news.

Anti-Religious Bigotry on Display
Justin Taylor writes about anti-religious bigotry that is on display in the mainstream media.

Gay and Homosexual
Stand to Reason makes the distinction between homosexual and gay. It is a good distinction to keep in mind. “While all gay people are also homosexual, not all homosexuals are gay.”

Interview with Theologian R. Scott Clark
Dan Cruver features an interview with Scott Clark on the subject of adoption.

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Jun 16, 2008

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How To Obtain a Plenary Indulgence in 2025

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10 Reasons to Teach the Bible’s Big Truths to Children

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Trump, Trudeau, and the 51st State

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Your Breath Stinks

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