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A La Carte (03/28)

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Tuesday March 28, 2006

Film: Newsweek discusses the rising popularity of bloody horror films. “Some critics–smart ones like New York Magazine’s David Edelstein, not just nervous Nellies–argue that the trend verges on “torture porn.’”

Du Jour: C.J. Mahaney has asked the Together for the Gospel guys two good questions: “What is the gospel? What is the most serious threat to the gospel in the evangelical church today?”

Blogging: Rebecca has compiled a lengthy list of blogging resources that you may find helpful.

Debate: This could be a good one. On October 16th, 2006 James White and Tom Ascol will debate Dr. Emir Caner and Dr. Ergun Ehmet Caner on the subject of Calvinism.


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