Jerry Newcombe

CP Op-Ed Contributor

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Apr 29, 2011
Was Jesus a Socialist? O'Donnell Rushes to Judgment
Does the Bible teach socialism? Or, more specifically, did Jesus advocate socialism?
Apr 27, 2011
Fast-Food Mayhem Signals Need for 'Religion'
Recently, total strangers have been fighting each other, usually in fast food restaurants. These tragic incidents have been caught on video, have been posted on the Internet, and “have gone viral.”
Apr 24, 2011
He is Risen, Indeed!
The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the greatest fact in human history. Yet throughout the centuries to our present time, skeptics have argued against the historical reliability
Apr 21, 2011
Global Warming or Crucifixion Day?
To the believer, Good Friday marks the day that Jesus Christ died for sinners. But wait. There’s something else to commemorate this year’s Good Friday, says a group of liberal religious leaders in the Episcopal Church. We should also honor Mother Earth.
Mar 28, 2011
Is the New Testament Forged?
A new book by a major New Testament scholar is sure to make mincemeat of many people\'s faith. Needlessly. The book is called Forged: Why the Bible\'s Authors Are Not Who We Think They Are. Ehrman said on a radio broadcast that about 75 percent of the New Testament documents are supposedly forged. They\'re frauds.