Monthly Archives: April 2011

My friend died

Posted on April 23, 2011 by Mark Williams

A friend of mine died recently, killed by a drunk driver fleeing the police. She was 43. We weren’t very close, I only saw her three times last year. So I was surprised by how strong my grief was. We … Continue reading →

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The Hint

Posted on April 23, 2011 by Mark Williams

If you want me to lose my temper, and lose it really fast, all you have to do is hint that lots of people disapprove of my shameful behavior. I remember a published author telling me that no reputable scientist … Continue reading →

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Code Language

Posted on April 23, 2011 by Mark Williams

Growing up in the hardline Churches of Christ I heard many slogans that bolstered our faith in our way of interpreting the Bible. But most of those slogans were unconscious lies: 1. “We love the Bible”: We love the Bible … Continue reading →

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