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While we do not expect Newsweek to excel in theological or biblical argument, we do expect that respected magazine to practice good journalism—like presenting the actual arguments of one's opponents, and being fair to the context of quoted sources. Neither of these things happened in Lisa Miller's piece.
But that's not the most amazing thing that happened in the most recent edition of Newsweek. That was revealed in the Editor's Desk column by Jon ... Full Story »

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by Jack Dinkmeyer - Dec. 14, 2008

An intellectual article in search of intellectualism. But then, what can one expect from ultra conservative religionists who have only the bible as a reference?

First, we must understand the bible is not the word of God, but the word of men–worse, men with a political agenda. Thus, the Bible is actually a compilation of contradictions, exaggerations, folklore, legends, fairy tales, superstitions, some history, and outright distortions and lies. The uninitiated should understand: Christianity was deliberately created in 325 C.E. at the Council of Nicea, when Jesus was defied.

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Douglas Hord
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by Douglas Hord - Dec. 14, 2008

Two bible citations to counter Newsweek's densely cited review of the bible. Suggesting that the Newsweek staff are modern hippies, criticizing the authors and suggesting that there are hidden messages in the editorial commentary to the Newsweek article - and a complaint that the religious zealots aren't thought of as intellectual. Gee, after reading this, I wonder why they aren't? (let me frost a little more sarcasm on that last statement...)

I'm gay, I'm a pragmatist, and I search deeply for actual facts in place of spin. What do YOU think my views on this topic are? I had to re-read and re-read the subject article to counter my natural bias against the validity of any argument that the author made. Fortunately, I was rewarded in my effort by validation.

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Dale Penn
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by Dale Penn - Dec. 14, 2008

This piece provides some insight into the reaction of a evangelical Christian magazine's editorial staff to the Newsweek article that makes the case for gay marriage. It primarily focuses on an editorial in Newsweek rather than the article itself.

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Naomi Isler
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by Naomi Isler - Dec. 14, 2008

No, it's not particularly quality journalism. However, it does represent the 'conservative' view on gay marriage. It seems to rely somewhat less on biblical scholarship than the Newsweek article it purports to rebut.

What it and the Newsweek piece really show is that biblical arguments can be found to support almost any case.

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