Damn I missed it?!@# I find it very frustrating when I hear about these things after they happened. I read the paper everyday and did not see any mention of this seminar.
I googled him and he was instrumental in the controversial Jesus Seminar. He doubts the supernatural aspects of the Jesus story and states that the bible was not to be taken literally. This would be my dream job, being a Biblical scholar or something to do with the study of religions. Now it's only a hobby.
Great series
There are many events that remind me of the advantages of living in Helena. This past weekend was perhaps the most meaningful as we were privileged to be able to hear from one of the most emminent Biblical scholars of our generation, John Dominic Crossan, lecturing in Montana for the first time in his career. My wife and I attended his three-part lecture series with great anticipation, but it is safe the event far surpassed those expectations. Mr. Crossan’s insights, humor, and humility provided for captivating and thought-provoking sessions where the time just flew by. It was no small feat for St. Paul’s United Methodist Church to make this possible. The considerable costs required a significant ticket price and a fundraising silent auction, and I suspect money from their general fund as well. They provided something wonderful for our community, and I wish to recognize that publicly with great gratitude.
Craig Wright
Oct 8, 2007
water-witching
Every year along with aliens messing with cows, there is a water-witching article. I find it concerning a science teacher would think this really works.
Halloween is coming up, and its almost guarenteed there will be an article in the newspaper about some local claiming to have the ability to talk to the dead. This is not news, its entertainment.
Boulder man shares passion for knowledge with all
By MARGA LINCOLN, Independent Record 10/08/07
BOULDER — “I’m interested in everything,” said Sam Samson, fresh from his morning run and preparing for a water-witching outing later in the day.A common thread running through Samson’s many interests is his love for learning and teaching and his joy of the outdoors.Many Jefferson County residents know Samson as a much-loved, now retired, Boulder teacher and a respected former Jefferson County commissioner.Although he was interviewed recently at the rural home he built with his wife, Joanne, it would have been more fitting to nab him with a crowd of children on a hike.He taught both junior high science and high school German and Russian at Boulder from 1968 to 1994. When Samson talks about kids and teaching, his eyes light up and stories begin to flow.Many of his science classes were outdoors. He taught children about what was in their own backyard — the trees and flowers, streams and mountain ranges............
Halloween is coming up, and its almost guarenteed there will be an article in the newspaper about some local claiming to have the ability to talk to the dead. This is not news, its entertainment.
Boulder man shares passion for knowledge with all
By MARGA LINCOLN, Independent Record 10/08/07
BOULDER — “I’m interested in everything,” said Sam Samson, fresh from his morning run and preparing for a water-witching outing later in the day.A common thread running through Samson’s many interests is his love for learning and teaching and his joy of the outdoors.Many Jefferson County residents know Samson as a much-loved, now retired, Boulder teacher and a respected former Jefferson County commissioner.Although he was interviewed recently at the rural home he built with his wife, Joanne, it would have been more fitting to nab him with a crowd of children on a hike.He taught both junior high science and high school German and Russian at Boulder from 1968 to 1994. When Samson talks about kids and teaching, his eyes light up and stories begin to flow.Many of his science classes were outdoors. He taught children about what was in their own backyard — the trees and flowers, streams and mountain ranges............
Oct 2, 2007
Yankoff's Letter to the Editor
I wonder if that's really his last name.
Constitution needs some oil
So long as Bush and Cheney use greed and evangelism to regale the prurient-pecuniary interests of wealthy Americans the battle in Iraq will continue. It will be driven along like the dilapidated high mileage Cadillac it has become. Made rickety by constantly steering out of ethical ruts like Guantanamo Bay, New Orleans, premature victory rituals, dead American soldiers, $400 billion dollar debt, civil rights take-backs, homeland insecurity, and oil-grabs, the Cadillac is in the borrow pit. Bouncing along with his cabinet boys waving to the select group of racists and Christians on the shoulder greedily waving back, the dog and pony show continues. The world knows not to trust us. The Muslims understand this new form of economic cleansing; Americans bathing in their petroleum. Whoever thought racism would be applied to economics?
Wayne Yankoff
4315 US Highway 12 W
Constitution needs some oil
So long as Bush and Cheney use greed and evangelism to regale the prurient-pecuniary interests of wealthy Americans the battle in Iraq will continue. It will be driven along like the dilapidated high mileage Cadillac it has become. Made rickety by constantly steering out of ethical ruts like Guantanamo Bay, New Orleans, premature victory rituals, dead American soldiers, $400 billion dollar debt, civil rights take-backs, homeland insecurity, and oil-grabs, the Cadillac is in the borrow pit. Bouncing along with his cabinet boys waving to the select group of racists and Christians on the shoulder greedily waving back, the dog and pony show continues. The world knows not to trust us. The Muslims understand this new form of economic cleansing; Americans bathing in their petroleum. Whoever thought racism would be applied to economics?
Wayne Yankoff
4315 US Highway 12 W
Sep 23, 2007
'God' Gets an Attorney in Lawsuit
Of course this attorney assumes God is the Christian god. I think Chambers was describing best the old testament god in his lawsuit. (The angry jealous god)Were is the Jewish lawyer response?
LINCOLN, Neb. - The mystery of one response to a lawsuit against God has been solved. Eric Perkins, an attorney in Corpus Christi, Texas, said Friday he filed a response to the lawsuit from Nebraska State Sen. Ernie Chambers. "It's kind of a turn on 'What would Jesus do?'" Perkins said. "I thought to myself, "what would God say?"
"Defendant denies that this or any court has jurisdiction ... over Him any more than the court has jurisdiction over the wind or rain, sunlight or darkness," according to Perkins' response.
As for Chambers' contention that God made terroristic threats, inspired fear and caused "widespread death, destruction and terrorization," Perkins wrote that God "contends that any harm or injury suffered is a direct and proximate result of mankind ignoring obvious warnings."
Perkins, who said he is a Christian, faxed one of at least two responses to Chambers' lawsuit. He said while he hopes the lawsuit was just a stunt by Chambers, "maybe his timing has something to do with world affairs. I'd hate to be that person who sat back and did nothing."
The problem of serving God a summons could land the lawsuit in the earthly scrap heap of failed legal actions.
But whether the issue goes before a judge may largely depend on how hard Chambers pushes the issue. The senator isn't asking that notice be served to God, but says in his lawsuit that if he doesn't get a summary judgment in the case, he wants a hearing _ "if the court deems such a hearing not to be a futile act."
Chambers, a self-proclaimed agnostic, said he's trying to makes the point that anybody can sue anybody. He said his filing was triggered by a federal lawsuit he considers frivolous.
It's still not clear where a second response from "God" came from. There was no contact information on the filing, which turned up on the counter at the Douglas County Court office, although St. Michael the Archangel is listed as a witness.
LINCOLN, Neb. - The mystery of one response to a lawsuit against God has been solved. Eric Perkins, an attorney in Corpus Christi, Texas, said Friday he filed a response to the lawsuit from Nebraska State Sen. Ernie Chambers. "It's kind of a turn on 'What would Jesus do?'" Perkins said. "I thought to myself, "what would God say?"
"Defendant denies that this or any court has jurisdiction ... over Him any more than the court has jurisdiction over the wind or rain, sunlight or darkness," according to Perkins' response.
As for Chambers' contention that God made terroristic threats, inspired fear and caused "widespread death, destruction and terrorization," Perkins wrote that God "contends that any harm or injury suffered is a direct and proximate result of mankind ignoring obvious warnings."
Perkins, who said he is a Christian, faxed one of at least two responses to Chambers' lawsuit. He said while he hopes the lawsuit was just a stunt by Chambers, "maybe his timing has something to do with world affairs. I'd hate to be that person who sat back and did nothing."
The problem of serving God a summons could land the lawsuit in the earthly scrap heap of failed legal actions.
But whether the issue goes before a judge may largely depend on how hard Chambers pushes the issue. The senator isn't asking that notice be served to God, but says in his lawsuit that if he doesn't get a summary judgment in the case, he wants a hearing _ "if the court deems such a hearing not to be a futile act."
Chambers, a self-proclaimed agnostic, said he's trying to makes the point that anybody can sue anybody. He said his filing was triggered by a federal lawsuit he considers frivolous.
It's still not clear where a second response from "God" came from. There was no contact information on the filing, which turned up on the counter at the Douglas County Court office, although St. Michael the Archangel is listed as a witness.
Sep 22, 2007
God Responds - court lacks jurisdiction
LINCOLN, Nebraska (AP) -- A legislator who filed a lawsuit against God has gotten something he might not have expected: a response.
State Sen. Ernie Chambers of Omaha said he sued God last week to make a point about frivolous lawsuits.
One of two court filings from "God" came Wednesday under otherworldly circumstances, according to John Friend, clerk of the Douglas County District Court in Omaha.
"This one miraculously appeared on the counter. It just all of a sudden was here -- poof!" Friend said.
State Sen. Ernie Chambers of Omaha sued God last week, seeking a permanent injunction against the Almighty for making terroristic threats, inspiring fear and causing "widespread death, destruction and terrorization of millions upon millions of the Earth's inhabitants."
Chambers, a self-proclaimed agnostic who often criticizes Christians, said his filing was triggered by a federal lawsuit he considers frivolous. He said he's trying to make the point that anybody can sue anybody.
Not so, says "God." His response argues that the defendant is immune from some earthly laws and the court lacks jurisdiction.
It adds that blaming God for human oppression and suffering misses an important point.
"I created man and woman with free will and next to the promise of immortal life, free will is my greatest gift to you," according to the response, as read by Friend.
There was no contact information on the filing, although St. Michael the Archangel is listed as a witness, Friend said.
A second response from "God" disputing Chambers' allegations lists a phone number for a Corpus Christi law office. A message left for that office was not immediately returned Thursday.
Attempts to reach Chambers by phone and at his Capitol office Thursday were unsuccessful. E-mail to a friend
State Sen. Ernie Chambers of Omaha said he sued God last week to make a point about frivolous lawsuits.
One of two court filings from "God" came Wednesday under otherworldly circumstances, according to John Friend, clerk of the Douglas County District Court in Omaha.
"This one miraculously appeared on the counter. It just all of a sudden was here -- poof!" Friend said.
State Sen. Ernie Chambers of Omaha sued God last week, seeking a permanent injunction against the Almighty for making terroristic threats, inspiring fear and causing "widespread death, destruction and terrorization of millions upon millions of the Earth's inhabitants."
Chambers, a self-proclaimed agnostic who often criticizes Christians, said his filing was triggered by a federal lawsuit he considers frivolous. He said he's trying to make the point that anybody can sue anybody.
Not so, says "God." His response argues that the defendant is immune from some earthly laws and the court lacks jurisdiction.
It adds that blaming God for human oppression and suffering misses an important point.
"I created man and woman with free will and next to the promise of immortal life, free will is my greatest gift to you," according to the response, as read by Friend.
There was no contact information on the filing, although St. Michael the Archangel is listed as a witness, Friend said.
A second response from "God" disputing Chambers' allegations lists a phone number for a Corpus Christi law office. A message left for that office was not immediately returned Thursday.
Attempts to reach Chambers by phone and at his Capitol office Thursday were unsuccessful. E-mail to a friend
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