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Wednesday, June 22, 2005

The Room Within
On that bright day so long ago Jesus was speaking directly to us when he said: "I will not leave you desolate. For on that day, you will know that I am in (God) and you are in me, and I am in you." I realize this may seem impossible. We are so accustomed to living in the absence of God that we cannot even imagine being that close to our Creator.

Sunday, June 12, 2005

The Meaning of Forgiveness in a World of War
Though it is central and essential in the life and teaching of Jesus, forgiveness remains a difficult concept, especially in a world of conflict and war. If it is difficult to forgive one who has caused you deep personal harm, how much more difficult is it for an entire nation to forgive its enemies?

Saturday, June 11, 2005

Some Thoughts for Father's Day
While not a religious holiday, strictly speaking, Father's Day might provoke some fresh thinking about a tradition in which God is conceived of as the "father of us all."

Thursday, June 09, 2005

Wednesday, June 08, 2005

Sunday, June 05, 2005

The Bird of Paradise: A Meditation on Immortality
"In my Father�s house there are many mansions," said Jesus. �If it were not so, I would not have told you that I go to prepare a place for you.� Unfortunately today, with our distrust of all leaders, and particularly religious leaders, it occurs to many that Jesus was flat out wrong about the possibility of eternal life. In fact, what he did say about immortality may surprise you.
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The Rev. Charles P. Henderson is a Presbyterian minister and Executive Director of 
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He is the author of God and Science (John Knox Press, 1986).  
A revised and expanded version of the book is appearing here.
God and Science (Hypertext Edition, 2005)
He is also editor of a new book, featuring articles by world class scientists and theologians, and illustrating the leading views on the relationship between science and religion:
Faith, Science and the Future (CrossCurrents Press, 2007)  

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