Seeing and Belief Across Life Experiences
A meditation on how belief changes with life events from Hope College on Good Friday and April Fools Day. The talk links Paul’s conversion, personal growth, and shifting views on LGBT issues through anecdotes about David Myers and Dick Cheney.
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Seeing or Believing How Experience Shapes Faith
A community columnist explores how same events yield differing beliefs citing John 12 27 29 and Miracles by C S Lewis. He notes Kant and his father on how character shapes reaction to heat like a sermon analogy Butter and Eggs. PBS Faith and Doubt at Ground Zero is discussed and a Holland resident Tim Pennings offers contact.
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Online reader poll on social media use and trade war concerns
The Holland Sentinel invites readers to vote on two questions. First, will you use social media platforms less after the Cambridge Analytica scandal. Second, are you worried a China U S trade war will occur. Cast votes at Facebook and Twitter pages.
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Commentary on Republican Party Courage and 2018 Midterms
Richard Wolfe of Park Township critiques the GOP for fear and inaction under a president he labels misogynist and unreliable. He notes safe red districts, weak Congress, and dwindling policy drive aside from ACA and tax reform, urging a shift in the upcoming 2018 midterm elections.
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Letters to the Editor warn against gun control and leftist agenda
Chet Bartels of West Olive argues against assault weapon bans and disarmament, portraying it as a move to seize rights and religion. He warns the radical left uses protests to push a communist agenda, urging readers to defend constitutional freedoms and self defense.
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Bible not old news theme stirs letter debate
In a reader letter Bob Campbell of Holland argues against Ray Buursma’s March 28 critique Be wary of biblical absolutes. Campbell defends biblical context, citing Deuteronomy and New Testament passages, urging deeper study over misquoting and dismissive views.
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