Tag Archives: inspiration

I don’t believe in God, but I still hate him anyways

Posted on February 9, 2014 by M. Rodriguez

(I initially did not want to write this post, because it felt it too emotional and selfish on my behalf.  But after thinking about it several days, I thought it was still too emotional and selfish, but at the same … Continue reading →

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An Atheist Sermon

Posted on February 6, 2014 by M. Rodriguez

Many people are already familiar with this message by Jerry Dewitt, but I thought I would re-post it, because it is a strong sermon and message.

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Turning 30 and a Half

Posted on December 16, 2013 by M. Rodriguez

Okay I confess that this is a cheesy Blog title, but I needed something. I actually turned 30 about five months ago, back in July.  I actually wanted to do an update post about my life back in July, but … Continue reading →

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What if Superman behaved like God?

Posted on September 24, 2013 by M. Rodriguez

When I first saw the initial picture of Jesus talking to Spiderman, Captain America and The Hulk, I couldn’t help but chuckle to myself.  As to how silly this picture really makes the ideology of Jesus really look.  Even though … Continue reading →

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200th Post

Posted on September 16, 2013 by M. Rodriguez

It’s another milestone for the Bittersweet End Blog. My 200th post I never would have thought when I first started blogging that I would have enjoyed it so much nor reaching 200 completed post (and also 60,000 views). One thing … Continue reading →

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Top Regrets Men Have At the End of Their Lives

Posted on August 17, 2013 by M. Rodriguez

I read this article awhile ago on the website Alternet. Bronnie Ware is an Australian nurse who spent several years working in palliative care, caring for patients in the last 12 weeks of their lives. She recorded their dying epiphanies … Continue reading →

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Reflection of Self

Posted on August 16, 2013 by M. Rodriguez

“Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself.” -Leo Tolstoy

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The Writing on the Wall

Posted on June 19, 2013 by M. Rodriguez

My Little sister wrote this on her old bedroom wall, and I thought the words had such an  inspirational air of rational true, I thought I would take a picture of it and share it as a post.

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Facing Death

Posted on January 9, 2013 by M. Rodriguez

In the Face of Death Jimmy Valvano gives a moving farewell speech at the ESPY Awards of ESPN.  Stricken with Cancer, he needed help just getting up the stairs.  He delivers an emotional sonnet on how precious life is and how precious … Continue reading →

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The draw of an Evangelistic service.

Posted on November 18, 2012 by M. Rodriguez

So for those who don’t know, I still go to church, that’s actually part of my peace-treaty with my wife to keep some of the peace at home.  It’s okay for now.  However there are times when it has its moments. … Continue reading →

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My De-Conversion on the ‘Matter of Doubt’ Podcast

Posted on September 29, 2012 by M. Rodriguez

The Matter of Doubt Podcast kindly did a podcast interview on me.  This podcast is a lot more personal in nature than I have been on my blog so check it out. Disclaimer:  Please forgive my annoying laugh, I was … Continue reading →

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A compilation study on Inerrancy

Posted on August 6, 2012 by M. Rodriguez

For anybody who has been following my blog for longer than two months, knows that I have spent a large portion of my time blogging and researching about the inerrancy of the bible.  I have done about a dozen post … Continue reading →

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Questions for the Christian

Posted on July 19, 2012 by M. Rodriguez

Questions for the Christian presented by Brenda from Left Christianity via Why Christianity? Why the Bible? A while back I put up a YouTube post about Ravi Zacharias talking about Why the Bible and Christianity were unique for belief.  And Brenda respond with a questionnaire that … Continue reading →

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Is Biblical Inerrancy, Biblical? Does Inspiration imply inerrancy?

Posted on June 16, 2012 by M. Rodriguez

Bible Difficulty #8 “Biblical inerrancy is not a doctrine that can be proven by an a posteriori deductive argument. It is a position that is accepted a priori, on faith, and not by reason. The many Biblical and historical references that support inerrancy are completely valid … Continue reading →

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Some Thoughts, Links, and Sources on Inerrancy and Inspiration

Posted on June 12, 2012 by M. Rodriguez

Survey of the Belief of biblical inerrancy in the U.S.: On 2007-MAY-25, Gallup reported the results of a national poll on Biblical inerrancy. Those polled were asked which of three statements comes closest to describing their personal views about the … Continue reading →

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The History of Inerrancy

Posted on June 6, 2012 by M. Rodriguez

“The doctrine of the inspiration of Scripture does not stand in the relationship of a priori but a posteriori in our theology. The doctrine of verbal inspiration is not the basis of our systematic theology and is not the major … Continue reading →

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Making Sense of 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Posted on May 16, 2012 by M. Rodriguez

Making Sense of Inspiration For anybody who has followed my blog, this has been my biggest gripe and stumbling block on dealing with the Inerrancy-Errancy of the Bible.  And I have for the most part, I’ve come to realize the bible has … Continue reading →

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Some Thoughts on the Inspiration of the Bible

Posted on May 16, 2012 by M. Rodriguez

Contribution Post By Eric Hatfield from The Way? & Is there a God?   Starting point It is best I begin by outlining where I’m coming from. I believe the evidence points to God being the creator and designer of … Continue reading →

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Why the Bible Must Be Inerrant

Posted on May 16, 2012 by M. Rodriguez

Contribution Post by Nathan Owens from Finding Truth I became a Christian just before my 10th birthday, and I was regularly leading our song service, leading prayers, teaching classes, even giving short sermons before I graduated from high school. I … Continue reading →

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