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"The Destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah" by John Martin, 1852

What does the Bible about why Sodom was destroyed? Probably not what you’ve heard

February 20, 2022February 20, 2022 Eric

The divine destruction of Sodom in Genesis has long been blamed on homosexuality. But that’s not what the Bible says. Continue reading What does the Bible about why Sodom was destroyed? Probably not what you’ve heard

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Ecclesiastes sounds more Buddhist than Christian in its outlook

January 30, 2022August 7, 2022 Eric

In some ways, the Old Testament book of Ecclesiastes comes across as more Buddhist than traditionally Christian in its outlook. Its emphasis is clearly on the here and now, and the world of Ecclesiastes is one in which there is … Continue reading Ecclesiastes sounds more Buddhist than Christian in its outlook

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Utah redistricting defeat goes beyond a normal political loss

November 15, 2021November 15, 2021 Eric

As someone who has been a participant or close observer in the political system for decades, I have ended up on the losing side of political fight after political fight. I have voted for the losing candidate about half of … Continue reading Utah redistricting defeat goes beyond a normal political loss

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How can you love God? By loving your neighbor

September 29, 2021 Eric

We must now allow the Second Great commandment to be seen as inferior to the first. Continue reading How can you love God? By loving your neighbor

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I thought I was good at not judging others, until …

July 5, 2021July 5, 2021 Eric

I used to think I was pretty good at accepting people who are different than I am. Continue reading I thought I was good at not judging others, until …

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Buidling that says "Grace" on it.

Intimate memoir details a life transformed by grace

April 1, 2021 Eric

As much as anything else, “Sealed” makes grace more than a theological concept; it treats grace something to be lived more than to be studied or preached. Continue reading Intimate memoir details a life transformed by grace

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An open letter to Utah Gov. Spencer Cox: April 10 is too soon to end the mask mandate

March 7, 2021 Eric

Dear Gov. Cox: You said in a TV interview this weekend that you don’t know whether the Legislature’s decision to end the statewide mask mandate on April 10 is too early or too late. That’s too early, and I urge … Continue reading An open letter to Utah Gov. Spencer Cox: April 10 is too soon to end the mask mandate

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Go after the middle, says the Jeep ad; but is that the middle?

February 8, 2021 Eric

The Jeep ad wasn’t for me. And I mean that in two ways: I’m not part of the target audience that the ad was made for, and neither am I likely to find any appeal in Jeep models similar to … Continue reading Go after the middle, says the Jeep ad; but is that the middle?

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3 ways you can increase your capacity to love as Christ loved

November 8, 2020 Eric

This is the draft of a sermon (talk) I gave on Nov. 8, 2020, at the Union Park Stake (Utah) 3rd Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Love is central to the gospel. Jesus himself said … Continue reading 3 ways you can increase your capacity to love as Christ loved

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