When we look at the gospels, we see that Mark was written first and Matthew and Luke used Mark as a source. However, there is also material common to Matthew and Luke that does not come from Mark, and so scholars usually suppose there was another now lost source “Q” that Matthew and Luke both … Q or Not Q

Robyn Faith Walsh’s proposal of the dependance of Mark on Paul and the Pauline origin of the Last Supper: For more on Mark’s use of Paul, see:

The Hidden Brain Connections Between Our Hands and Tongues: Sticking out your tongue while doing delicate work with your hands reveals a history of evolutionary relationships. From the article: Read the article here

Maybe not. Dan McClellan @maklelan is a PhD in theology & religion (University of Exeter), honorary fellow, University of Birmingham’s Cadbury Centre for the Public Understanding of Religion. He posted this helpful Tik Tok video on the question:

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The trailer for the new “I Am Jesus Christ” video game is out!

See Dawkins’ letter here

I just found out that an important  religious studies scholar is publishing a major work on the notion of sacrifice in ancient Judaism and Christianity.  In it he is arguing against the penal substitution interpretation of sacrifice.  Penal Substitution is basically the idea that because of sin we deserve to die, but what luck Christ … Super Excellent News!

A believer left a Jack Chick “This Was Your Life” tract in my mailbox. If you ever need proof that we are dealing with the intellectual and emotional level of a child:

See full article here Of course, if you like the Christian worldview but don’t believe the supernatural stuff, it’s not necessarily an either/or. A secular activist may follow Nietzsche’s vision of “Caesar with the soul of Christ.” Jesus did not find meaning but bestowed it, transfiguring widow, orphan, stranger and enemy to be lovable. This … Former Secular Activist AYAAN HIRSI ALI Is Now A Christian