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I am writing in response to “A Biblical perspective” printed in the June 16th Pathfinder’s Letter to the Editor by Jim Johnson. First, the “letter to the editor” column may not be the most appropriate place to have a theological debate. However, since my colleague has opened that door, I dutifully, though reluctantly, step through to respond to the unsubstantiated allegations and cultural assumptions portrayed as “a Biblical perspective.” Second, the very notion that “pride culture” can be reduced to one thing is nonsense. Third, contrary t...
The season of Lent is a time of prayer, fasting and self-examination in preparation for the celebration of the resurrection of the Lord at Easter. It is a period of 40 days — like the flood of Genesis, Moses’ sojourn at Mount Sinai, Elijah’s journey to Mount Horeb, Jonah’s call to Ninevah to repent and Jesus’ time of testing in the wilderness. (The Sundays in Lent are not counted in this counting of the time between Ash Wednesday and Easter, as every Lord’s Day is a celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ.) For Catholics and many Pr...
SEELEY LAKE - It’s that time of year again when our community helps some of our Seeley Lake area children to have a happier Christmas. The Giving Tree will be set up in Cory’s Valley Market on Monday, Nov. 25. Please visit the “Giving Tree” if you would like to help less fortunate children in this area this Christmas. The Mountain Lakes Presbyterian Church sponsors the annual “Giving Tree.” Parents or guardians have indicated clothing items and toys that are needed and/or wanted by the children. There are two cards for each child (one for cl...
