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Two guys thinking out loud about life beyond the box of institutional religion

Entries for September, 2008

God’s Punishment or Satan’s Defeat? Part 1

Ray and Steve begin a 2-part discussion about the death of Jesus on the cross.  Was the death of Jesus the punishment of God taken out on Jesus in our place? Or was it a defeat of Satan? Or some combination of the two? Never ones to shy away from a controversial topic, Ray and [...]

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Is God a Democrat or Republican? – Part 2

In this conclusion to a two-part discussion about God and politics, Ray and Steve discuss some of the effects brought about by political activism in the name of religion.  Can we apply Christian standards (however we may define them) to a world that is not in Christ?  Can we legislate in such a way that [...]

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Is God a Democrat or a Republican? – Part 1

After a brief hiatus, Ray and Steve return to Beyond the Box with a very timely, yet touchy, topic.  The political atmosphere in the United States, especially during major election cycles, can get very heated.  Unfortunately, much of the “heat” seems to exist within the body of Christ.  Between claiming that certain candidates are “one [...]

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