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"The Chronicles of Narnia,” CS Lewis’ allegorical explanation of our life in this world, follows the adventures of four children, Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy Pevensie.  These four children “accidentally” discover a magical world, the Kingdom of Narnia, and a host of amazing people and creatures who are all laboring under a spell of evil.  …

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On the Crucifixion of Christ Jesus

Jesus was dead. There could be no rational basis for disputing that.  Beaten nearly to death after not having slept all night.  Nailed to a cross with heavy spikes through the upper writs and lower legs.  Left to hang in the heat, slowly suffocating, struggling for each breath. Parched and dehydrated, starved for food.  Stabbed …

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On The Crucifixion of Christ Jesus

As we near the Easter celebration, the proliferation of bunnies, eggs, flowers, and pastel colors pushes and shoves the Easter story – the crucifixion, burial, and resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth – off the stage.  Instead of solemnity and introspection at the greatest human event in history, we are beset with sales, gaudy trinkets, and …

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