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Philosopher was one of first to grapple with role of faith

The Conversation In an apostolic letter released on June 19, 2023, Pope Francis praised the “brilliant and inquisitive mind” of the influential French philosopher Blaise Pascal, born on that date 400 years ago. When Pascal lived, at the height of the 17th century’s scientific revolution, rapid advances were taking place in all areas of science. Pascal’s significant accomplishments included one of the first calculating machines, the world’s first public transport system and various mathematical models, among others. In fact, Pascal’s influence in the modern world extends ...

‘Animism’ recognizes how animals, places and plants have power

The Conversation A movement known as “new animism,” which seeks to secure personhood rights for nonhuman beings through legal means, is gaining a following around the globe. New animist environmental activists are not the only ones using the term. Animism itself has become fashionable. Some spirituality bloggers talk about animism as a way to deepen one’s spiritual relationship to nature. Scholars – from anthropologists to philosophers – have taken a renewed interest in the concept. Most of these people are using animism in a very general, and inaccurate, way, to mean the ...

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127th annual Island Grove Campmeeting begins Aug. 6

By Becca Zook Publicity Chair/Island Grove Campmeeting Association MEXICO, Pa. — Sunday, Aug. 6 is the first day of the 127th annual Island Grove Campmeeting. Campers from across the country are traveling to Mexico, Pa. to spend time amongst the trees and take part in a week of services that make you feel like you’re at an old-time revival. A hymn sing, hot dog roast, Bible studies and fellowship are all on the slate for the week-long event. Services will open with an old fashioned hymn sing with the ever-popular Bunkertown Men’s Chorus joining the service. The program ...

Jesus wasn’t what they expected

So when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own city, Nazareth. Luke 2:39 We are considering the three time periods in the New Testament and how those things apply to the church today, especially church growth. The verse in Luke 2:39, is just another passage that confirms the fact that Jesus was born under the Old Testament economy or way of life. For our study this week, we want to move on to the “transitional period.” But here are a few more thoughts on legalism before we make that move. This is an important ...

About ‘living the dream’

Years ago, when we were living in upstate New York, we definitely had the best garbage guys ever. They were a ragtag crew of two, operating in an old, way-past-its-prime, shouldn’t-be-on-the-road, kind of garbage truck. On our garbage day (Thursday if I remember correctly) we never knew what time they would arrive. It could be eight in the morning or it could be eight at night. But they were nice guys and even seemed to find joy in their work. I will never forget one day when they arrived (yet again at a random time), I yelled out across the yard, “How are ya?” The head guy ...