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The Quakers’ Response to Terrorism

Posted on November 25, 2015 by peddiebill

Below is yesterday’s statement on terrorism from Quakers in Britain, the points made apply just as much here as they do there … link: https://www.facebook.com/PeaceMovementAotearoa/posts/941156369265066 Quakers respond to terrorism 24 November 2015 As Parliament prepares to debate next steps in … Continue reading →

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Some passing brief reflections on the work of Jürgen Moltmann

Posted on October 22, 2015 by peddiebill

Jürgen Moltmann (born in Hamburg 8 April 1926) is an influential German theologian whose early attempts at theology were originally shaped by the influence of theologians like Karl Barth and philosophers like Hegel and Bloch. Later he transferred his attention … Continue reading →

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Am I Really a Humanist?

Posted on October 21, 2015 by peddiebill

A few days ago I received an unexpected note from a man who had previously self identified himself to me as a Bible literalist, accusing me of rejecting the truth of the Bible in the writing on my website and … Continue reading →

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CURRENT PROJECTS

Posted on September 22, 2015 by peddiebill

The overall intention of this site is to encourage thought. Since my particular path in life has been influenced by my background in science, education, politics, religion (which for me has come to mean liberal or progressive Christianity) and a … Continue reading →

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A Beautiful Message of Life

Posted on September 1, 2015 by peddiebill

RE: [KaivitiKoro – Dua Vata:54673] Fwd: A beautiful message of life This was sent to me the other day – forwarded by Roy Thomas Subject: Fw: [KaivitiKoro – Dua Vata:54673] Fwd: A beautiful message of life As we grow older, … Continue reading →

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Lectionary Sermon for 14 June 2015 (Pentecost 3) on Mark 4: 26 -34

Posted on June 8, 2015 by peddiebill

  A Mustard Seed Faith By tradition Jesus may have been brought up to be a carpenter, yet the parables and illustrations he evidently used suggest he was a great observer of the world around him. I would like to … Continue reading →

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How Should we Relate Science to Religion?

Posted on May 22, 2015 by peddiebill

One of the consequences of living in a scientific age is that many of our past assumptions are called into question. Because there is no single agreed approach to either science or Christianity it is difficult to find clear agreement … Continue reading →

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Is IS (Islamic State) aka ISIS, ISIL opposed to Islam?

Posted on April 21, 2015 by peddiebill

IS (the self claimed Islamic State) appears in direct contradiction to teachings from the Qur’an. Because I am not an expert I am seeking help from scholars of the Muslim faith for an opinion. Although I only look at the … Continue reading →

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Thought Provoking Cartoons

Posted on April 18, 2015 by peddiebill
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Lectionary Sermon for March 15 2015 Lent 4 Year B on John 3: 14-21

Posted on March 8, 2015 by peddiebill

Truth by Night The gospel excerpt today leaves out the verses giving its setting. Yet that setting reminds us that that for each of us truth only begins to take shape when we go out of our way to seek … Continue reading →

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