Archive for April 1, 2021
EASTER WEEK FRIDAY: On the Physical Death of Jesus Christ
Much was made early in the 21st century of the “Swoon Theory” that Jesus somehow survived being flogged by Roman soldiers, forced to carry a heavy cross half a mile and then being nailed to that cross and finally stabbed upward into the chest with a spear. Don’t be surprised to hear variants on the…
Read MoreSTAFF NEWS: Look Who’s Movin’ On Up On The Hill This Week!
Courtesy of Legistorm: Emily Taylor moves into the Communications Director slot for Rep. Peter Meijer (R-MI). Previously, Emily was Communications Director for Republicans on the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee. Emily received her BA in Communications and Political Science from Charleston College in 2014. Max Green heads over to the Senate Appropriations Committee as…
Read MoreEASTER WEEK THURSDAY: Why Did Jesus Allow Himself to be Unjustly Convicted, Tortured and Crucified?
Today begins the final hours of Jesus’ earthly life. He will be betrayed by Judas Iscariot, arrested, taken to the Jewish authorities who subject Him to a kangaroo court, then to Herod, who asks Him to perform a miracle, and finally to Pilate, the spineless Roman governor. Pilate knows Roman law and he realizes soon…
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