What did it mean to tear one’s clothes in the Bible?

What did it mean to tear one’s clothes in the Bible?: "The tearing of one’s clothes is an ancient tradition among the Jews, and it is associated with mourning, grief, and loss. The first mention of someone tearing his garments is in Genesis. “When Reuben returned to the cistern and saw that Joseph was not there, he tore his clothes” (Genesis 37:29). A short time later, “Jacob tore his clothes, put on sackcloth and mourned for his son many days” (Genesis 37:34) when he thought that Joseph had been killed."



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If God is love, why does He condemn homosexuality?

If God is love, why does He condemn homosexuality?: " A common argument for the acceptance of homosexuality and same-sex marriage is that, if God is love, He would not condemn the love of others. The main problem with this is what kind of “love” we’re talking about."



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Question of the Week

Question of the Week: " Note: We wholeheartedly believe that Christians are called to be compassionate and merciful towards immigrants (Exodus 25:35; Leviticus 19:33-34; Matthew 25:35). We also believe that the United States should have a more compassionate and merciful immigration policy. However, that is not the question at hand. The question at hand is whether it is wrong to violate a nation's borders and transgress its immigration laws."



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'Duck Dynasty' Musical Coming to Las Vegas - Against Broadway's Wishes | MRCTV

'Duck Dynasty' Musical Coming to Las Vegas - Against Broadway's Wishes | MRCTV: "The Robertson family behind Duck Dynasty is letting their newest venture take flight in an area known more for its glitz and glamour than its family values.

The family is working on a musical with the production company behind Jersey Boys to take the stage at the Rio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas in Spring 2015, bringing a change to the city's typical entertainment fare of Michael Jackson tribute shows, Penn and Teller performances and shirtless men in bowties."



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Why The Leftist Media Attacks Christianity - The Last Resistance

Why The Leftist Media Attacks Christianity - The Last Resistance: "People love the truth when it confirms their behaviors, but hate it when it shows them to be in the wrong. Hatred of hard truths is the origin of all lying, and the engine of malice"



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Scientific Facts in the Bible

Scientific Facts in the Bible: "An elderly lady once left $20,000 and "my Bible and all it contains" to her nephew. The young man knew what the Bible contained, so he didn't bother to open it. He merely picked it up and put it on a high shelf in his house, and headed for Las Vegas"



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Christmas, Easter, Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur stricken from school calendar - Los Angeles Homeland Security | Examiner.com

Christmas, Easter, Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur stricken from school calendar - Los Angeles Homeland Security | Examiner.com: "On November 11, 2014, Montgomery County, Maryland Board of Education voted 7-1 to strike the names of Christian and Jewish holidays from the 2015-2016 school calendar. Gone are Christmas, Easter, Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. This decision was undertaken in response to a request from Muslim community leaders to give equal billing to the Muslim holy day of Eid al-Adha."



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10 Things You Won't Find In A Godly Marriage - Time-Warp Wife | Time-Warp Wife

10 Things You Won't Find In A Godly Marriage - Time-Warp Wife | Time-Warp Wife: "Could you stand up in a room and say, without embarrassment, “We’re not perfect but even so, I encourage you to follow our example in marriage?”

A godly couple can say this because of what’s missing from their marriage (and because of what’s there, but that’s another article). Sometimes it’s good when certain things go missing."



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"Amazing Grace" Flash Mob! - YouTube

"Amazing Grace" Flash Mob! - YouTube: ""



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The Comfort Zone: Words of Comfort: Poisonous version of theism.

The Comfort Zone: Words of Comfort: Poisonous version of theism.: ""I am making my point because those like Ray Comfort are harming the world with their poisonous version of theism. Most theists are normal decent people and I do not care what they choose to believe as long as they do not harm others. Unfortunately Ray is causing harm and willfully so." Patricia Bentley-Ivens"



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