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With blessings comes responsibility. We are poised, better than most, to impact our community and beyond. It's something we can and should get better at doing. The Christmas season is an appropriate time to contemplate ways our church can gift the communities surrounding us.
I propose following the holidays a Community Missional Leadership Team convene to explore ways we can engage our neighbors for the purpose of building relationships in order to share Christ. If you have a heart for missions and want to serve on this team, please contact me over the next few weeks. We have attempted some community-focused ministries in the past, but except for food bank volunteers, Pittsburgh Baptist has no intentional reach to Dormont, Brookline, Beechview or Mt. Lebanon beyond our radio ministry. Community-centered ministry is sort of like voting. We have no right to complain about the direction our city takes if we make no contributions to improve it.
A church our size will be most effective by developing partnerships with existing entities. Connecting with schools, city/borough councils, and parks are good starting points. I'm certain many more options are available, too. What is important is discovering ways to share from the abundance we have received from the Lord and be obedient to His command to love your neighbor as yourself. (Matt.22:38)
Another critical piece is strengthening our finances. Now that our debt is well on the way to being satisfied (Praise the Lord!), we need to recommit to faithfully investing in our ministries. Although church attendance is up in 2014 over 2013, giving has dropped by $14,000. Yes, you read correctly, support from January through October 2014 shrank by $1,400 per monthly average over the previous year. We simply cannot make progress impacting our community if this trend continues. The encouraging news is if we work together, this deficit is easily eliminated. If 60 members give $5.00 extra each week, over 52 weeks the church would receive an additional $15,600. Of course, the math only works if regular offerings continue at the current rate.
I'm excited about what God's doing in and through our church. Anticipation and expectation describe my feelings about what He will do. I invite you to prayerfully consider how the Lord wants you to be part of His plans for reaching the lost, lonely and least among us in 2015. This is doable!
Every blessing,
Pastor Kim
With a new season come old routines. Rather than mow the lawn, we will soon be raking leaves. We give ourselves a little extra time to get to our destination if driving when school buses make their stops. The air conditioner works a little less and furnaces get their annual check-up.
Another routine some may need to rekindle is in the area of tithes and offerings. You've probably noticed the giving reports in the bulletins this summer show we have been running behind for several weeks. This isn't unusual during summer months since many members travel for vacation. Some may just be going through a tough stretch financially. Whatever you're experiencing, if giving to God's work through the church has taken a vacation, I encourage you to prayerfully consider getting back into the routine.
On another matter; pastor Bruce's and JoAnne's leaving PBC. Ministering along side this godly couple has been one of the highlights of my pastoral career. They have demonstrated love, dedication, passion and compassion toward God's people in ways all of us have been blessed. In pastor Bruce's and my time together as ministry partners there's never been a cross word or moment of tension between us. The Lord truly blessed Diane and I when he led the Allens to serve through this church. I know He will use them for His own glory in New York, too. Keep them in your prayers as they complete their transition. Pray also, God opens new windows of ministry as I know this is their heart's desire. Sunday, September 14, will be the Allen's last day with us before moving. I asked Bruce to preach so, I'm certain all of us will want to be in church to bless them.
On Saturday, August 23, eighteen of our ministry leaders gathered for two hours to learn about Transformational Groups. Although the material is geared for Sunday school and discipleship class leaders, the principles provided speak to the overall philosophy of ministry that is healthy for our entire leadership. Intentional disciple-making is our goal. It's what each of us should be engaged in as a leader, member, parent, or friend. The Bible never relegates disciple-making just to the church staff or members with a "special calling." It is what we are all to do if we are serious about honoring the Lord and strengthening His church. I heartily encourage you to enlist in one of our 9 fall discipleship options. Even though they start Wednesday, September 10, there's still time to plug in. There is something for every age and childcare is provided.
Finally, I tell you I am blown away by the gracious application of volunteerism I witness at PBC virtually every day. There is not enough time to thank everyone who gives their time, talent and treasure to further the name of Jesus through this church. Please know that I very deeply appreciate the innumerable expressions of devotion to the Body of Christ through your efforts.
Every blessing,
Pastor Kim
Since I'm on the topic of church finances, let me bring you up to date on another matter. We currently have an outstanding renovation loan of approximately $42,000.00. Additionally, the Property and Space Team has determined that most of our current sound system needs replaced. With these and other items we should address the trustees recommend we launch a capital funds campaign to raise $50,000.00 over the next four years. Eliminating the debt is our first priority. This will require an additional $260.00 per week giving to the fund. If 26 of us give just $10.00 more a week, we can reach our goal in 48 months. Those who were present at the recent business meeting approved this campaign. Special envelopes will be provided for this fund. Be sure to make contributions to satisfy the debt above your regular tithes and offerings.
A second important vote at the meeting was to set aside 2% of non-designated income to a savings account. This account is for replacements, repairs and improvements to our buildings and property. The purpose is to avoid future loans like the ones we currently service. The 2% will be moved from the 3.5% we now send to our association. We plan to incrementally raise that percentage once a "cushion" is saved.
Our trustees, church council, and financial secretary work tirelessly to make the best use of church funds. The financial records are an open book. Quarterly business meetings don't sound exciting or spiritually engaging but, they are essential to being worthy stewards of God's blessings. May I encourage you to join the process?
These savings and debt reduction strategies will enable the church to place itself in a healthy financial position. Pray about how you can help make them happen.
Now, the More part . . . . Our discipleship ministry has moved to the summer schedule. Pastor Bruce or I will facilitate a Bible study each Wednesday at 7:00 pm. The home group will continue to meet at the Furay's, 529 Bellaire Ave in Brookline, at the same time. We have a considerable amount of special event activity this summer so, watch the church calendar for schedule changes regarding campus gatherings. The bi-weekly Monday prayer meeting will continue at 6:00 pm through the summer too.
Every blessing,
Pastor Kim
Though we cannot say for certain what the weather will be like not long from now, Jesus took out the guess work of eternity when He rose from the grave. That event sealed forever the future of every man, woman and child who confess with their mouth Jesus as Lord and believe in their heart that God raised Him from the dead, . . . . (Romans 10:9) Tomorrow may be a mystery, but all the tomorrows of those saved by Jesus Christ are, in a sense, history.
Christ-follower . . . Easter reminds us of the invaluable gift God gave us in His one and only Son. (John 3:16) For there is salvation in no one else; for there is no other name under heaven that has been given among men by which we must be saved. (Acts 4:12) May your Resurrection Week be filled with celebration, ceremony and the certainty of heaven and eternal life.
I'm excited to share about a wonderful opportunity for kids this summer. The week of July 13-18, PBC will host a performing arts camp for kids (2nd – 8th grade that finished grades 1-7). We have partnered with Lamplight Artists, a ministry led by former PBC Worship Leader, Del Morgan. The All About Kids Productions Camp is a high energy, Bible-centered performing arts day camp. I believe it could be a quality addition to our tutoring ministry at Brookline Elementary School. A one-week camp for our church's kids, those from our church plant partners and others from the community would serve as a positive influence for Christ and advance our desire to engage families in Brookline, Dormont and the surrounding area. The camp will kick-off Sunday night, July 13 and run through Friday, July 18 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. There is a Friday Night Show highlighting the kids' accomplishments! The camp is led by a four-member artistic team recruited from churches, colleges, universities and seminaries. Team members are college age or older and are current/previous students in performing arts. They have a desire to use their gifts to communicate the Gospel and have been selected for their Christian witness, personal discipline, dedication, enthusiasm, and positive attitudes. The Artistic Team supplies leadership in areas of music, drama, dance and technology.
There is a $25.00 fee for each participant. The normal cost is $135.00 per student but, because of a special arrangement with Lamplight Artists through our connection with Del Morgan, it has been generously reduced. On-line registration for the All About Kids Performance Camp is already available. You can access it simply by going to the event page at www.lamplightartists.com and clicking the Register Now button. We expect to have 50-75 kids involved so, enroll early! Look for more information in the near future, and also learn more at our event page.
Every blessing,
I had a recent conversation with one member who usually works on Sundays. She relayed that she and four co-workers take time to listen to our radio ministry when she's not able to attend church. Though we cannot know for certain how many lives the "Truth for Today" program impacts, it is clear from her testimony and others that we reach a portion of Pittsburgh that finds it a blessing. In January I visited a very sick woman in the hospital who called me after hearing the program. She did not have a pastor and I was able to pray with her. Several of our members have been out of church the past couple months due to illness. They expressed appreciation for being able to stay connected Sunday mornings at 11:00 by listening, too. Thank you, church, for supporting this meaningful ministry.
As of this writing, the fellowship hall renovation is about 50% finished. We expect it to be completed by the middle of March. I am sure you are as excited as me at the thought of enjoying a thoroughly upgraded space. The former served congregants well for over 100 years but, change is inevitable.
Another recent change is the hiring of our new Worship Pastor, Andrew Heffner. Andrew follows Bill Slivka who served us faithfully for more than a year. Thank you, Bill! Andrew comes to us with an extensive background in pastoral and music leadership and I believe you will sense his love for worshiping the Lord from the first note to final hymn each Sunday morning. Please make time to personally welcome Andrew, wife Becky and their 3 children to PBC starting Sunday, March 2.
In other news, both our Vietnamese and Bhutanese partner church pastors were formally assessed in February as the final step to becoming North American Mission Board church planters. Once this process is completed their churches will receive funding and resources to help them move toward becoming self-sustaining congregations. NAMB and non-SBC entities from around the country have noticed our work with ethnic churches. I am constantly reminded of God's great goodness and grace as He enables our church to have this kind of kingdom impact. Thank you, members, for embracing what He's does through PBC!
Lastly, if you have not had an opportunity to meet our newest church planting family you are in for a treat. Adam and Ashley Sewell arrived in January from South Carolina. Adam is originally from Gettysburg and Ashley was raised in Greensburg so, moving back to Pittsburgh is a homecoming for them. The Sewells plan to plant a church in the Mount Washington area of the city. They "hit the ground running" and have made several in roads into that community already. Please keep Adam and Ashley in your prayers as they follow the Lord's lead.
Every blessing,
Pastor Kim
Church planters, Adam and Ashley Sewell moved to Pittsburgh December 29. You will have lots of opportunity to meet and get to know them since PBC is their home base for the next 18 months. The Sewells feel led to start a church in the Mt Washington section of the city. They are supported through the North American Mission Board. Adam has served as a youth minister and is musically gifted. We look forward to seeing our Lord's plan for this exciting new partnership.
I announced several weeks back that I accepted a part-time consulting position with our state convention. This ministry will not distract from my work with you but, I ask for your prayers as I help other pastors and churches. I'll advise, encourage and resource them on being healthy congregations. My official start date is January 1.
Again in 2014, we will host World Changers and P2 Mission teams. They will be here June 16-27. As last year, Lifeway Christian Resources covers all related costs for these events and makes a $4,000.00 donation to our church.
In a addition to these events, our Vietnamese church partners are well on the way to being a North American Mission Board ethic church plant. This brings financial and resource support to the church. Their goal is to become a completely independent congregation reaching the Pittsburgh Vietnamese community for the Lord. Pastor Dan Nguyen told me that a Buddhist couple recently received Christ as their Savior. Praise God! Your support of this work enables our brothers and sisters in Christ to reach people for Him PBC would likely never engage.
Luke 12:48b reads, "From everyone who has been given much, much will be required; and to whom they entrusted much, of him they will ask all the more." This verse reminds me of PBC. God has richly blessed us in many ways. Those whom He favors are expected to make greater investments in His Kingdom. The Lord keeps us in a state of healthy tension; between blessed and being a blessing. I thank you for making many sacrifices in order to be a blessing to others.
Happy New Year,
Pastor Kim
Our current series through the Minor Prophets affirms a central truth about God; He and only He directs events by the power of His sovereign will. A recent message from Amos confirmed this. Amos 9:7-15, is clear about God's determinant will to divinely cause things to happen. Space does not permit a full exegesis of the passage, but read it for yourself and notice how often Amos records the Lord saying, "I will" or "I am" and "declares the Lord." History tells us what Amos predicts regarding Israel and other nations comes to fruition. These are a few of the many verses making the point that events are not the result of random circumstances nor are they just the accumulation of human efforts. God makes things happen. It is also biblically sound to acknowledge He invites people to join Him in the process but we don't always cooperate with God's plans.
There are many examples from Scripture of individuals and groups encountering divine guidance for their activity, too. Regarding Paul's traveling ministry, Acts 16:6, records, "They past through the Phrygian and Galatian region, having been forbidden by the Holy Spirit to speak the word in Asia." Certainly Jesus' Gethsemane plea and submission to His Father's will is further evidence of Divine direction. (Matt 26:39)
Returning to Amos 9, note the positive nature of the prophet's closing words, "In that day I will raise up the fallen booth of David, and wall up its breaches; I will also raise up its ruins and rebuild it as in the days of old." (11) So, it is with hope-filled anticipation we imagine what the Lord has planned for our lives and the life of our church. This is the stuff of faith; to dwell on God's sovereign design of world and personal events even when it seems He is nowhere to be found. Jeremiah assures believers of the Lord's blueprint for their lives as he writes, "For I know the plans that I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope." (Jer 29:11) Paul echoes this encouraging assurance in Romans 8:28, "And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose."
Yesterday (9/29) the purpose of PBC was demonstrated twice. First through our joint service with Pittsburgh Vietnamese Baptist Church and two more Vietnamese congregations from neighboring states for the commissioning of Pastor Dan Nguyen. Clearly the Lord is using Pittsburgh Baptist to expand His kingdom into ethnic communities throughout the city. I joyfully witnessed the second expression while worshiping with our Bhutanese partners that evening. Over thirty believers and future believers gathered in a small apartment near Sewickley to sing hymns, pray and study the Word. Please join me in hopeful anticipation of what God is bringing to PBC for His glory!
Every blessing,
Pastor Kim]]>
I do not believe there are denominational distinctions in eternity. Those who experience the upward call of God in Christ Jesus (Phil 3:14b) will not be able to distinguish what earthly affiliation their fellow citizens practiced. The differences we see this side of heaven will be extinguished by our Lord's glory. So, technically Mormons, Catholics, Baptists, Presbyterians and every other earthly designation disintegrates in heaven.
This said, I believe there will be (are) those who now think of themselves as Mormons, Catholics, Lutherans and other non-conservative evangelicals in heaven. Here's why.
Scripture teaches there are five essentials for someone to be born again: (1) An understanding of personal sin and need for salvation, Rom 3:23. (2) The persuading work of God in the unsaved person, John 6:44. (3) A recognition by him or her that Jesus Christ is God, sent by the Father to die for their sins, was buried, rose after three days and ascended to heaven, Rom 10:9. (4) Repentance of sins, Luke 13:3. (5) A trusting faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord which leads to a transformed life, 2 Cor 5:17. I do not propose that the doctrinal teachings and practices of biblically compromised faith's lead to salvation, but that God's gracious offer of eternal life through Christ alone (John 14:6) can penetrate even the most corrupted teaching to reach an unbeliever. To say it another way, if someone can be saved out of a life of alcoholism, drug addiction and prostitution another can be plucked from the ravages of perverted theology.
If a person is saved while in an unbiblical church wouldn't he or she automatically leave it to find one that teaches the unadulterated Word of God? Although this is the ideal response to saving faith in Jesus Christ, God doesn't always get what He wants from us. I only need to look at my own life to know this is true. Here are some reasons people might stay in an unChristian faith. Missionaries cite instances of converted Muslims continuing to give lip service to their Islamic tradition in order to avoid being killed by family members. A wife may honor her pre-conversion marriage by participating in her husbands false religion with a view to leading him to biblical salvation (1 Peter 3:1-2). Although, Rahab is named in the Bible's faith hall of fame (Hebrews 11:31) Scripture gives no evidence that she practiced the religion of the spies she hid by faith. Some converts stay in their belief tradition because God "plants" them as witnesses for Himself. Finally, some may stay out of spiritual ignorance or weakness.
I conclude with one more observation. What I write about here is not the norm. Accepting Christ as Savior in a faith that does not preach or teach the Lord of Scripture is out of the ordinary. Hearing and responding to His still small voice of salvation amid the Fajr, Islamic morning prayers, is exceptional indeed. But God's sovereign call can penetrate the darkness wherever it exists.
Pastor Kim
A religion that gives nothing, costs nothing, and suffers nothing, is worth nothing."
-Galaxie Software. (2002). 10,000 Sermon Illustrations. Biblical Studies Press.
The Lord's most recognizable lesson on the cost of discipleship invokes the cross.
Then Jesus said to his disciples, 'If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. 25 For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me will find it.'"
-The Holy Bible: New International Version. 1984 (Mt 16:24–25). Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan.
You may find it interesting that Jesus never tells His followers to share a gospel tract, the Roman Road or a "sinner's prayer." What He commands, what He expects of us is to make disciples. (Matt 28:19)
Discipleship is hard. It is so hard that many believers never venture far into its deep waters. But it's out there, away from the safety of tradition, routine and the comforts of well planned spiritual growth strategies that we encounter the convergence of discipleship's cost and consolation. You see, discipleship is strongest when we are weakest. We know we are disciples of Christ when, in our difficulties we find strength, hope and peace as compensation for paying the cost of discipleship.
Discipleship cannot be micro-waved. It's not consumed or digested quickly and this is a challenge for those of us raised in a culture of instant gratification. An expectation of easy answers and ready-made spiritual maturity collide with biblical reality. This is why discipleship often seems more like a train wreck than a bed of roses. It's tough! But, O the consolation!
Starting Tuesday, September 3, PBC will offer eight discipleship options. They include:
These offerings are in addition to our regular Sunday morning Bible Study opportunities each week, 9:30-10:30. We are passionate about making disciples. Giving you the tools to equip you is the desire of all these leaders. I urge you to pray for the Lord to show what's best for you. Keep watch in the Sunday bulletins for more information.
Every blessing,
Pastor Kim]]>
We currently offer no Sunday Bible study or weekly discipleship options targeting youth. This is not right. The tragedy is the older people get fewer of them respond to the saving grace of Jesus Christ. Statistics consistently show that once a person turns 21 years of age, their likelihood of salvation dramatically drops. To state it positively, most people who come to Christ do so before they are an adult.
We need to raise our investment in youth ministries. We can start small. One or two gatherings a month in homes is a solid beginning. I was genuinely convicted of our sin of omission when I saw 100 youth during World Changers week launch from Pittsburgh Baptist Church to work on service projects throughout our city and not a single youth from our church joined them, not one. Young people from as far away as Florida and as near as Stewartstown, PA came to Pittsburgh to do home improvements, witness and prayer walk while the host church, yours, had no participants to send.
It has been said churches invest in their children and youth because they are the future. I believe we need to do it because they are our present! We do not know how long we will have the current population of youth and children with us but they are here now. When I write "the current population" I refer to those who attend our church as well as neighborhood youth.
I believe, with all my heart, the Lord desires us to have a solid, nurturing, effective youth ministry. I write these words in hope that several readers will respond like Isaiah and say, "Here I am Lord, send me." Every day that passes when we do not offer young people an alternative to this world's temptations is a blemish on our influence and their hope.
"And He was saying to them, 'The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore beseech the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest.'" (Luke 10:2) Will you pray for laborers? Will you pray about serving the Lord through youth ministry. It is an investment we must make.
Every blessing,
Pastor Kim]]>


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O'Malley NOT Fit To Be President
by Big Dog on Jun 15, 2015 at 17:24 2016 Election, Political
Can we all agree that the reason to vote for someone to be president is NOT because they are black (the first or otherwise), they are a woman or they are a midget or Muslim or any other physical characteristic? Can we all just agree that these characteristics do not make a person a leader or worthy of the position of president? Some people voted for Obama solely because he is black and he has been a disaster. Hillary wants your vote because she is a woman. Those are not traits that one should base voting on. They are things people cannot even control.
Martin O'Malley of Maryland wants to be the president. He wants to be that so he can dictate to you how to live your life. An article in the Washington Post says O'Malley is little known and not the front runner but that he would win a swimsuit contest.
The article shows O'Malley, who is in good physical shape, coming out of the Chesapeake Bay in the middle of the winter after he participated in the Polar Bear Plunge. He is in a long pair of what might be swim trunks.
Oh my, he looks dreamy so vote for him. He is such a stud and will give the half-naked Putin a run for his money in the bare chested beefcake leader department. The article is clever in that it leads people to think the WAPO wants you to forget him as a candidate and think about how great he looks. The reality is the WAPO loves him and wants your mind to think of how wonderful it would be to have this dreamy dude in the White House.
Give me a break. Being fit is not a quality that one should use to decide on the leader of this nation. O'Malley is in great shape but he violates his oath of office, violates the Constitution (of the US and of Maryland) and he is a nanny state progressive who thinks government is your mommy and daddy. Physically fit or not he is not fit to lead this nation.
The people of Maryland have suffered under the rule of liberal Democrats for decades. The state has high taxes, onerous laws (Maryland law allows them to tax the RAIN), and is a huge violator of our Second Amendment right. Martin O'Malley was very instrumental in all of these things. He raised taxes scores of times so he could spend the money on things government should not be involved in as part of the progressive agenda and in an effort to support illegal things (like providing for people who are in the country illegally). O'Malley and his progressive allies passed restrictive gun laws that added even more burden. Maryland had tough (unconstitutional) gun laws and O'Malley made them worse.
There are not enough negative words in the English language to describe O'Malley. He is a slug who wants to be the dictator he was in Maryland on a national level.
Reject him (and all progressives) or you will regret it (unless you are one of the slugs living off the taxpayer).
I would prefer competent leaders who follow the Constitution and I don't care what kind of shape they are in, what sex they are, what color, religion or heritage they are or if they use tobacco products.
As long as the person is able to lead and do so following the Constitution then I am interested in taking a closer look.
Oh, and I don't care what party the person belongs to (though I can't imagine finding a Democrat to fit the bill)…
Cave canem!
Never surrender, never submit.
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My Stance Against Fundamentalism
Having stated that I'm anti-fundamentalist, I better add a short disclaimer. First of all, realize that I am not trying to deprive fundamentalists of their right to practice religion as they see fit. ….. A popular quote, attributed to Voltaire, puts it this way: "I disapprove of what you say, but will defend to the death your right to say it." For me, that sums it up. Of course, you must also keep in mind that I also have a right to criticize the concepts, ideals, practices, and very nature of fundamentalist Christianity (and other fundamentalist religions as well).
And now that that's taken care of, let me explain why I am anti-fundamentalist. There three basic reasons I take this stance against Christian fundamentalism: the damaging "theology of fear" of fundamentalism; the self-righteousness of fundamentalism; and the hypocrisy of fundamentalism. Of course, there are dozens of other "small things" that I take issue with, but these are the main ones.
First of all, fundamentalism uses a theology of fear to exert control over its followers. It works like this: an initial, fearful threat of some sort is made – in Christian fundamentalism, it is the threat of eternal torture in Hell. Then, a "bait" is laid out; here, it is salvation through the atoning sacrifice of Christ Jesus. Of course, there is a catch: to take the bait requires submission to the one offering the bait: fundamentalism itself (or in specific cases, perhaps a certain fundamentalist individual or church congregation offers the bait. The result, though, is the same.). In other words, one must become a fundamentalist, stay a fundamentalist, help make others into fundamentalists, live up to fundamentalist standards, etc. From this point on, fundamentalism uses the individuals' fear of the threat (hence "theology of fear") to maintain their submission to fundamentalism.
Now, because of this theology of fear, fundamentalism begins to fosters an "us/them" mentality; a division between the "saved" and the "unsaved" or the "godly" and the "satanic" – there are dozens of names for the distinction. This causes a feeling of superiority in the fundamentalist; superiority over everything and everyone outside of the sphere of fundamentalism. Thus, the theology of fear creates the self-righteousness of fundamentalism. Fundamentalists tend to look down upon – or even worse, pity – people who are not also fundamentalists.
Finally, fundamentalism becomes hypocritical. Fundamentalism sets ridiculously high "standards" for its followers, who are expected to follow them *OR ELSE* (theology of fear yet again). The problem is, these so-called standards are nearly impossible to follow perfectly, and are in most cases contrary to human nature and pretty damaging in and of themselves. Because of the self-righteous aspect of fundamentalism, the fundamentalist expects that everyone else ought to follow these fundamentalist standards as well. But since these standards are so difficult to maintain, followers are made hypocrites by their religion – they cannot even follow the standards they expect others to follow. Blinded by fundamentalism's self-righteousness, though, most fundamentalists fail to see their own shortcomings. They are "the saved" and thus it becomes impossible, they believe, for them to fail to live up to their standards. Only "the unsaved" fall short, in the fundamentalist's mind.
That, in a nutshell, explains the reason I stand opposed to fundamentalist Christianity. As I mentioned, there are a few other reasons that are also important, such as the issue of Bible translation and interpretation, or issues involving science, but the "vicious cycle" I described above lies at the heart of matter. My belief is that all the hurt and pain caused to people involved in fundamentalism can be traced to those three basic aspects. And that is why I take a stance against fundamentalism.
By Michael Barnett
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Lubuntu: Not Just for Lusers
For a long time, the Ubuntu family has had three members–Ubuntu, Kubuntu and Xubuntu (sorry Edubuntu; we're not counting you). But that may change, with a new project, Lubuntu, vying for official endorsement by Canonical. Here's a look at Lubuntu, and thoughts on what its future may hold.
The Lubuntu project, which was established a year ago as a community endeavor, aims to create a lightweight Linux distribution based on Ubuntu. Towards this end, it uses the LXDE desktop environment in combination with the Openbox window manager to keep the demand on system resources low.
Testing Lubuntu
Hoping to see for myself what Lubuntu was all about, I downloaded a recently released live image of the distribution, based on Lucid Lynx alpha 2, and booted it up in VirtualBox.
Once I got past a buggy boot–which was to be expected, since Lucid Lynx remains far from stable–I was presented with a clean desktop and a relatively attractive interface, given the low hardware requirements that the Lubuntu developers are working with. Here's a look:
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Dr. Toshihiko Izutsu is a notable Japanese scholar who has brought incredible insights into the understanding of Islam in contemporary Japan. Fluent in over 30 languages and one of the most influential scholars of our time, Dr. Izutsu has enlightened millions with his incredible insights of Islamic theology and interpretation of the Quran.
Hamad Bin Khalifa University's Muhammad bin Hamad Al-Thani Center for Muslim Contributions to Civilization (CMCC), part of the College of Islamic Studies (CIS), shed light on the scholar through a public symposium titled "The Contributions of the Japanese Scholar Toshihko Izutsu to Islamic Studies". The symposium, which was led by William Chittick, Professor in the Department of Comparatives Studies at the State University of New York and one of the world's leading translators and interpreters of Jalaluddin Rumi's mystical poetry, explored Dr. Toshihiko Izutsu's linguistic contributions, philosophical beliefs and interpretation of Islamic theology.
Dr. Chittick was joined by a number of experts, notably Dheen Mohamed, Professor of Comparative Religion at HBKU's CIS, Dr. Joseph E. B. Lumbard, Assistant Professor in the Department of Arabic and Translation Studies at the American University of Sharjah, and Kamada Shigeru, Professor Emeritus of Islamic Studies at the University of Tokyo.
Dr. Izutsu was the first non-Muslim scholar to highlight several linguistic aspects of the Quran, all of which are now being used by various scholars as a benchmark for linguistic accuracy. In addition, his publishings on Quranic semantics and analysis of Islamic teachings have unveiled a whole new outlook on Quranic studies, thus forming the basis of Qatar's Islamic persona.
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text: Second Opinion: The Most Important Thing in Life (Hint It's Not Medicine)Leap, Edwin MDEmergency Medicine News: August 2014 - Volume 36 - Issue 8 - p 21 doi: 10.1097/01.EEM.0000453169.77652.16 Second Opinion Author Information Dr. Leap is a member of Blue Ridge Emergency Physicians, an emergency physician at Oconee Memorial Hospital in Seneca, SC, a member of the board of directors for the South Carolina College of Emergency Physicians, and an op-ed columnist for the Greenville News. He is also the author of three books, Working Knights, Cats Don't Hike, and The Practice Test, all available at www.booklocker.com, and of a blog, www.edwinleap.com/blog. Follow him @edwinleap, and read his past columns at http://bit.ly/LeapCollection. Figure Figure We take a beach vacation every May. We home-school, so our schedule is a little more flexible, and we can enjoy the coast before the masses descend. This year, however, was special. I worked a lot of extra shifts over the winter, and I write my own schedule in whatever way I like now that I am working locums. We had long wanted to stay on vacation for more than a week, and this year our wish came true. We planted our winter-weary, school-sick, work-fatigued selves at the beach for three glorious weeks. Frankly, we didn't know quite what to do. We rushed to fill our time in past years, and we watched the weather to be sure we could enjoy every second in the sun. We ate out more, and we sat still less. We vacationed frantically, you might say. Our time together this year was still finite, but we did not feel it press so closely on us. We slept late and cooked our meals in our rented house. We played games until late in the evening, and we biked as much as we could to as many places as possible (only coming close to heat exhaustion once). It was May, and we were in the Atlantic, so the water was cool but not cold. The sand was a hot blanket, the pool was heated, and our bodies began to come alive with warmth and plenty of vitamin D. We were tanned and lean from exercise, not fatter as our evening ice cream should have made us. We were happy, together, as all families are meant to be. In fact, that trip was a little like my image of heaven, in which the good things go on and on but never become mundane or boring, a place where love precludes any annoyance or frustration, and the same delightful cycle of rest and play is forever untarnished. Time stopped for a while at Hilton Head this spring, and it felt as if our lives floated in a magical suspension as one reality was replaced with a higher reality of life at its very best. One of the best things about the trip, one of the most powerful gifts and realizations, however, came when Jan reminded me of a fascinating fact. This trip was the first time in 24 years we had slept together in the same bed all night for three continuous weeks. That hadn't happened since I started residency, and we were newlyweds. Between night shifts and travel and shifts ending at 1:00 or 2:00 or 3:00 in the morning, we had often missed the intimate comfort that comes from sleeping together through the night. It is the price of a career in our specialty. Despite the assertions of specialists who always seem surprised at late night and early morning consults, we know that people are sick and die at all hours. The consequence of that fact is that someone always has to be up and available. As noble as it is, that reality extracts much from our lives as flesh and blood humans who crave sleep and touch, humans who can endure loneliness but do not enjoy it for long. All of us are proud of our work and our dedication. Proud that we can wake from a nap on a dime and make obscure diagnoses, or intubate at 4 a.m. after sewing a lip back together. Proud that we can go for hours on Pop-Tarts and coffee or whatever other heinous concoction does the trick. And our spouses are proud of us, as we are of their courage and fortitude when we are away. But that doesn't mean it isn't hard. I have a very real sense that none of it is the way it was meant to be. Death and sickness are as wrong as sleeping apart from my wife. It's a thing to ponder. And if you can find a way never to leave the side of your love in the watches of the night, I encourage you to think long and hard. It would be a precious gift. It is almost impossible for most of us, but we can dream. When we left the beach, it was not really with sadness. (There was, admittedly, some brief anger as we tried to close the luggage carrier in the pouring rain.) Rather, we left with the joy and rested hearts that always come when we rediscover love and simplicity, when we rediscover one another. We were ready to leave, I suppose. The children (rather, the teens) were filled with joy when we returned to our hillside home, nestled in a jungle of Blue Ridge foliage, overgrown from weeks without resistance from humans and our machines. And they were very clear: They missed their mountains, for all that the beach was grand. When you're born from two West Virginians, you have a gene for mountain grandeur, to be sure. Returning home, we petted the dogs and cats and sifted through long-neglected mail. The kids reconnected with friends, and summer began in earnest. And for two more nights, before I was off again, my wife and I slept side-by-side in the last remaining days of vacation, listening to one another breathe and holding hands in the wee hours. I think we should all pause now and then to spend lavish amounts of time together. And if that means making less, owning less, or signing up for one less committee, it's probably worth it. Our life is far more wonderful, far more precious than shifts and payrolls, schedules and papers. Leave it all behind for longer than normal if you want to glimpse heaven. Lie on the sand or climb the mountains. But be careful. It might change your life forever as you rediscover that for all its wonder, medicine is not the most important thing in your life. Not even close. Access the links in EMN by reading this on our website or in our free iPad app, both available at www.EM-News.com. Comments? Write to us at firstname.lastname@example.com.© 2014 by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Article Outline Source Second Opinion: The Most Important Thing in Life (Hint It's Not Medicine) Emergency Medicine News36(8):21, August 2014. Full-Size Email + Favorites Export View in Gallery Email to a Friend Friend's E-mail is Invalid Your Name: (optional) Your Email: Friend's Email: Separate multiple e-mails with a (;). Message: Thought you might appreciate this item(s) I saw at Emergency Medicine News. 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World famous dancer coming to Elite Academy of Dance
Shrewsbury – Elite Academy of Dance, 910 Boston Turnpike, will host a special event Sunday, Nov. 24, with You Tube sensation Sophia Lucia and her teacher Rachel Sebastian. This event is open to the public and will consist of a master class for three levels and a meet and greet to follow. Lucia is the current Guinness Book of World Records holder for 55 consecutive pirouettes at only age 11. Other credits include "Dancing with the Stars," "America's got Talent," Disney's "Shake it up," and the "Ellen Show." This event is open to the public, however space is limited. To register, call Elite at 508-842-5500. Elite is located at 910 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury MA 01545.
YMCA to host Spooktacular 5K and fun run
Westborough – The YMCA Boroughs Family Branch, 4 Valente Drive, will be holding its Spooktacular 5K Run/Walk and Children's Fun Run Saturday, Oct. 19. The 5K will begin at 8:30 a.m.; cost is $30. The fun will follow at 9:30 a.m.; cost is $8. At 2 p.m., there will be a free Halloween party featuring a monster hospital, Spiderman's rock wall, crafts, and costume contest. For more information, visit www.ymcaofcm.org or call 508-870-1320.
GLC celebrates 20 years with Special Olympics
Shrewsbury – The Gymnastics Learning Center (GLC) was recently awarded a stained glass Special Olympics plaque to celebrate its 20th anniversary sponsoring Special Olympics gymnastics programs. GLC is also celebrating its 30th anniversary of training gymnasts from toddlers to competitors, with its mission of "Building the pride inside."? For more information, visit www.gymnasticslearningcenter.com or call 508-792-1551.
Treasure Chest at wedding expo
Northborough – The Treasure Chest designer boutique, with two locations at 269 W. Main St., Northborough, and 277 W Boylston St., West Boylston, will be participating in the upcoming Wedding & Lifestyle Expo. The event will take place at the Beechwood Hotel, 363 Plantation St., Worcester, Saturday, Oct. 26, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The fashion shows are scheduled for 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.? For more information, visit www.thetreasurechestcompany.com.
Westboro Package Store holds grand opening
Westborough – The Westboro Package Store, 2 W. Main St., will celebrate its Grand Opening Friday, Oct. 25, from 2-7 p.m. with beer and wine tastings. The store, under new ownership, will offer fine wine and spirits, cigars, cigarettes, snacks, Mass lottery, and weekly specials. For more information, call 508-366-2211.
An evening of arts and metals at Heart & Stone Jewelry
Northborough – Heart & Stone Jewelry, 269 West Main St., opened its studio doors Oct.10 for an exclusive evening of art and metals. Local artists, family and friends to joined in the celebration as they browsed the work of artist Steven Royster and Heart & Stone's custom designs, and experienced a precious clay demonstration. Owner Julie Booras has created a workspace for all things beautiful and unique. For more information about Heart & Stone Jewelry, stop into the studio Tuesday-Saturday from 11a.m. – 5 p.m. or visit www.heartandstonejewelry.com.


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Bonhams has its hands full this time organizing the largest Greenwich Concours d'Elegance Auction ever. Buzz is that it will offer 80 cars for sale, most of them exotic. But the real head turner will be Ted Leonard's collection. The famous car collector of Rhode Island has the credit of owning some of the most spectacular roadies owned by celebrities or are even closely related to movies.
Take the 1929 Rolls Royce Phantom I Ascot Tourer for instance. This car was featured in the 1971 F. Scott Fitzgerald film The Great Gatsby. And this very automobile is expected to fetch close to $200,000. If you remember, the whole movie revolved around the lead actor learning how to drive vintage Rolls. Now, that person could be you!
You might also want to take a look at the 1938 Packard Darrin convertible which too will go big at $250,000 because it is one of the earliest Howard 'Dutch' Darrin designs on a Packard and has Clark Gable as its venerable owner. There is a rare 136 Single Eight Sport Model going for sale at a not-so-high $40,000. If it helps, this car was owned by writer Edith Wharton of The Age of Innocence fame.
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Vincent and Cosette Pinard's 15 hectare Domaine extends over steep limestone slopes around Bué. The excessively low yields, hand harvesting and modern winery, complete with temperature controlled vats, result in enticing, aromatic and intense wines. The new oak barrels are reserved for the Nuance, and Harmonie cuvées, together with the delicious Charlouise red. The former is from a vineyard called Le Château and is fermented and aged in one- to two-year-old wood, the latter is a supremely balanced and fine Vieilles Vignes blend fermented in new oak. Vincent's impressive portfolio is not confined to Sauvignon Blanc either – he owns 3.5 hectares of Pinot Noir which he matures in barrel for a year before bottling and labelling it Charlouise.
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Jupiter Facts
Image taken by NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft on its approach to Jupiter in 1979
- Jupiter is the fifth planet from the sun. Its average distance from the sun is around 484 million miles (779 million km), more than five times Earth's distance.
- The gas giant is the largest planet in the solar system with a diameter of around 89,000 miles (143,000 km).
- Jupiter is 11 times larger than Earth in diameter and around 10% as large as the sun.
- Over 1,000 Earth's could fit inside the volume of Jupiter.
- Below the thick atmosphere of Jupiter there is thought to be a large ocean of metallic hydrogen possibly surrounding a small rocky core.
- The prominent atmospheric feature known as the Great Red Spot is a massive storm which has raged for centuries.
- In 1973 Pioneer 10 became the first spacecraft to visit the planet.
- In July 1994 NASA's Galileo spacecraft captured images of the comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 smashing into Jupiter's upper atmosphere.
- Jupiter is one of the brightest objects in the night sky and can be easily viewed with the naked eye.
You could fit three Earths inside Jupiter's famous Great Red Spot
Jupiter's AtmosphereThe atmosphere of Jupiter is composed of around 90 percent hydrogen with the remaining 10 percent mostly made up of helium. The surface of the planet we see is cloud cover which swirls around the top of the atmosphere powered by strong winds generated deep within Jupiter. The clouds themselves are composed of ammonia crystals which travel around the planet in bands moving at different speeds and in opposite directions, vortices and spots such as the Great Red Spot pictured left are also prominent features creating the iconic image of Jupiter that we know today.
Jupiter's OrbitJupiter travels once around the Sun every 12 years and spins on its own axis every 10 hours compared to 24 on Earth, making it the fastest rotating planet in the Solar System.
Jupiter's TemperatureThe temperature in Jupiter's upper atmosphere is around -145C (-230F). Deeper below the clouds the temperate reaches 21C (70F). Near the planet's center the temperature is around six times hotter than the surface of the Sun!
MoonsJupiter has 62 moons, 16 of which have a diameter of at least 6 miles. The four main moons of Jupiter are Io, Europa, Ganymede and Callisto, all discovered in 1610 by Galileo and referred to as the "Galilean Moons".
Origin of NameJupiter was named by the Romans after their King of Gods.
Life on JupiterAmazing as it may seem some scientists have speculated that life on Jupiter is possible. This would occur beneath the cloud cover where room temperature conditions exist, these lifeforms would be airborne although this theory is thought to be highly speculative.
Jupiter's Magnetic Field
Aurora at Jupiter's poles are caused by its powerful magnetic field
Missions to Jupiter
JunoLaunch: August 2011
Arrival: July 4th 2016
Agency: NASA
Summary: Is currenty surveying Jupiter from a polar orbit, studying the planet's interior. Will determine the amount of global water and ammonia present in the atmosphere and whether Jupiter has a solid core.
GalileoLaunch: October 1989
Arrival: December 1995
Agency: NASA
Summary: Galileo was the first spacecraft to deploy a probe into an outer planet's atmosphere. When the probe plunged into Jupiter's clouds it sent back information about temperature, wind speeds and pressure before finally succumbing to the intense pressure. Galileo also studied Jupiter's moons and made many discoveries before being deliberately destroyed by sending it on a collision course with the gas giant, this was done in order to avoid any possibility of the spacecraft contaminating Europa's salty ocean.
Voyager 2Launch: August 1977
Arrival: April 1979
Agency: NASA
Summary: As part of its "Grand Tour" of the solar system Voyager 2 took 18,000 images during its flyby and discovered 3 new moons.
Voyager 1Launch: September 1977
Arrival: August 1979
Agency: NASA
Summary: Took more than 18,000 images of the planet and its moons during its flyby.
Pioneer 11Launch: April 1973
Arrival: December 1974
Agency: NASA
Summary: The second spacecraft to explore the outer solar system, it flew within 34,000 km (21,000 miles) of Jupiter's clouds. Pioneer 11 studied the planet's magnetic field, atmosphere and took pictures of Jupiter and its moons. Instruments were shut down on Pioneer 11 in September 1995.
Pioneer 10Launch: March 1972
Arrival: December 1973
Agency: NASA
Summary: The first spacecraft to explore the outer solar system, it flew within 200,000 km (124,000 miles) of Jupiter's cloud tops. Pioneer 10 detected the tremendous radiation levels as it passed the gas giant. Contact was lost in April 2001 as the spacecraft headed out of the solar system in the general direction of a red star called Aldebaran.
The volcanic moon Io orbiting Jupiter
Planet Jupiter StatisticsDiameter: 89,000 miles (143,000 km)
Average Distance from Sun: 484 million miles (779 million km)
Orbital Period: 12 years
Rotation Period: 9.93 hours
Moons: 63
Maximum Temperatures: 24,000C (43,000F) (Core)
Minimum Temperatures: -145C (-230F) (Cloud Tops)
Gravity: 20.87 m/s2 (2.14 x Earth's Gravity)
Density: 1.33 g/cm3 (24% Earth's Density)
Mass: 1.8987 x 1027 kg (318 x Earth's Mass)
Volume: 1.4255 x 1015 km3 (1316 x Earth's Volume)
Atmosphere: 90% Hydrogen, 9.5% Helium, 0.3% Methane, 0.026% Ammonia, 0.003% Hydrogen deuteride, 0.0006% Ethane, 0.0004% water.
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Tipping in the United States
One thing is guaranteed to get me flustered… tipping in the United States. It's hard to know when and how much, but I think I've finally got the hang of it, even if I still find it extremely awkward.
Anyone who's performing a service is expecitng a tip over here, and it's definitely not optional unless you receive exceptionally bad service.
So when should you tip?
- Some waiters are only making around $2.50 an hour so they count on tips for the majority of their income. In California it's closer to $8 an hour but you're still expected to tip the same amount. So whenever you're eating at a restaurant, make sure you look at the price of the food, add another 15-20% for a tip, and then around 7-9% for sales tax as well. If you're at a restaurant with around six people, expect to have a 15-20% tip already added onto the bill. I actually prefer this because it's easier than getting out our calculators and figuring it out afterwards.
- Taxi drivers should be tipped 10-15% depending on if they help you with bags, have to wait, or smoke in the car.
- Anyone who helps you with your bags is expecting 1-$2 per bag. This includes bellhops, skycaps, shuttle drivers, and people at a car rental service. If you're at an airport and someone offers to help with your bags, they're not doing it out of the goodness of their heart.
I learned this when I was eighteen and in the US for the first time. I was in Cleveland airport about to fly home, and really stressed with around $5 of US dollars left. A guy came over, took my bags inside for me, and then lectured me on how he relies on tips to feed his family. I gave him my remaining change, and was left feeling embarrassed and even more stressed.
- If you're on any kind of guided tour, you're supposed to tip the tour guide $5-$10, depending on how good the tour is.
- Maid service. Depending on the kind of hotel you're staying at, and if you're a slob or not. You should at least tip a couple of dollars a day.
- When you're at the hairdresser, they'll often leave you an envelope for the tip. I've never noticed an envelope at mine, so I usually just hand her a note. It's not smooth, and I remember once asking how much I was supposed to tip. "Uhh just whatever you want really." She replied. I inevitably end up overtipping in this situation because I'm scared of being that person who doesn't tip enough. Plus I don't want her to mess up my hair in retaliation.
- It's expected that you'll tip the person delivering your food between $2 and $5 depending on the weather, how far away you live etc
- At bars the general rule is $1 a drink. I prefer to take cash with me, as it's easier to hand the bartender a couple of notes than do the whole credit card thing in a crowded bar.
- In clubs there is often a bathroom assistant. She'll have a bunch of hand lotions, perfumes etc set up and as soon as you wash your hands she'll hand you a paper towel. There is normally a box where you can leave a couple of dollars if she's helped you in some way but I generally avoid these people as much as I can. I find it ridiculous to have someone in the bathroom. No matter how drunk I am I'm perfectly capable of washing my hands by myself.
- Valet. At least $2 when you pick the car up.
You don't need to tip when:
- You're at a fast food restaurant or coffee shop. Often they'll have a jar on the counter saying "tips welcome", but these people are normally earning a higher hourly wage than other people in the service industry.
- You're filling your tank. Gas stations in the US are all pre-pay, and you usually need to pump the gas yourself. However it's nice to tip a couple of dollars if someone checks your oil or water.
- Stores or supermarkets. The exception to this is if someone at the checkout takes your bags to the car for you.
If you're traveling in the United States make sure you have a bunch of $1 notes. If you only have $10 or $20 notes, it's better to ask for change than to not tip at all. Americans take their tipping very seriously, and won't hesitate to remind you if you forget to tip, which is the most cringe-worthy experience I've ever had.
If you have an iphone, I use a great free "tip calculator" app. There's quite a few of them, and mine let's you choose how many people are splitting the bill, as well as how good the service was, so it can work out the percentage to tip. It's quick and easy, and I now use it all the time.
The one good thing about this whole tipping business is the level of service you get over here is normally excelent. I'm not and never will be a fan of tipping, but when in
Rome America it's best to do as the Americans do.
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The whole envelope thing is awkward!
I finally got used to the whole tipping thing when I was in America until I got my eyebrows done at a brow bar.
I didn't even think I had to tip as they cost like $25 to do anyways.. She handed me the envelope for a 'tip and I barely had any money on me so quickly put $3 in the envelope, closed it and scurried away.
It's so embarrassing when you think you've under-tipped.
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