bibles and new findings

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Did you know that there is a difference between Catholic and Protestant versions of the bible? The Catholic bibles have seven additional books (Tobias, Judith, Wisdom, Ecclesiasticus, Baruch, First and Second Machabees) and additional parts of Esther (10:14 to 16:14) and Daniel (3:24- 90; 13; 14). Naturally, all of the additions and omissions were inspired by a higher power.

I thought about this today when I heard on the news that archaeologists had found Jesus' tomb and his bones. There had been news last year that they thought they had found the area of Jesus' burial. But today it was announced that they found actual remains that dated 2000 years ago. Plus they also found a bracelet around the wrist with an Aramaic inscription that translates to "What Would I Do?"

Power of Silence

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The saying goes that it is better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt. Of course, this doesn't apply to blog but there is a lot to be said in the power of being silent when in the presences of others. Apparently, one religious leader has used this idea very effectively in building his cult. By his silence and his gaze, he is able to easily wield power over his congregation. I guess this is better than a lot of religious leaders who guilt everyone into following them. Still, how exactly does he do this?