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Christmas Wishes

By Joshua Villines
Nativity Scene

Nativity SceneI wish all those who observe this holiday a peaceful and joyous Noel. For those for whom this season brings sadness or reminders of grief, I wish you the comfort of those who love you. For those who find themselves in places of violence, hunger, or fear I pray you find the shelter of… »

Why I Loved Avatar

By Joshua Villines
Avatar Movie Poster

Critiques of the story of Avatar ignore the narrative priorities of the movie. Avatar succeeds brilliantly at what it attempts to accomplish, and it should be judged according to that… »

“Just for Jesus” Doesn’t Care About Separation of Church and State

By Joshua Villines
Found at http://www.timboucher.com/journal/2007/11/07/tent-show-revivalism/

“Just for Jesus” uses taxpayer-funded transport for its… »


Favorite Quotes

By Joshua Villines
Guttenberg Bible - 1 John

I’ve kept a text file of favorite quotes on my PC since 1993. I’ve added surprisingly few quotes to the list in the ensuing years, but here they are:
Asesino alevoso,… »

Thursday (4/23) Humor

By Joshua Villines
Ha Ha!

Just a few funny videos to get you through to the end of the week. As a bonus, two of them mock anti-GLBT… »

Being Theologically Conservative

By Joshua Villines
Icon of the Resurrection

I am theologically conservative because I believe that, to be a “Christian” means to neither add to nor subtract from the common beliefs of those who died to give the… »