Category: Culture watch

July 8, 2009

Reflecting on the death of Michael Jackson

by Rich Docekal Michael Jackson’s death has touched millions. His music and to a lesser degree, his notoriety as a celebrity who never quite seemed at ease with himself, brought attention to this “song & dance man” across the globe. As I see the media’s…

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July 2, 2009

Free Bible study materials

In light of what is happening in the US and also across mainline protestant denominations, the issue of same-sex marriage and homosexuality remains a “hot button” issue. Concordia Publishing House is offering a free downloadable resource to help facilitate a Biblically faithful discussion around these…

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June 2, 2009

Lutherans for Life responds to murder of abortion doctor

The Sunday, May 31 murder of Dr. George Tiller, a Kansas-based doctor who performed late-term abortions, prompted a response from US-based Lutherans for Life. The statement is at http://www.lutheransforlife.org/

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June 2, 2009

Shedding biblical light on Dark Knight

Concordia Publishing House has a new, downloadable Bible study based on the award-winning film, The Dark Knight®, the 2008 Batman film. This six-session Bible study, God’s Light in Gotham’s Darkness, connects the film’s themes to the Lutheran Confessions and Scripture. According to a recent Canadian…

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