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Archive
Abortion
All-Creatures Ministry and Web Site

Animal Rights
Animal Sacrifice
Animal Souls and Spirits
Animals and Plants

Animals and Religion
Animals as Food
Animals in Heaven
Animals in Sports
Bible Passages
Books and Reviews
Christianity
Church
Creation and Nature
Cremation
Culture and Tradition
Death and Resurrection
Divorce and Remarriage
Dogs
Emotions

Environment and Ecology
Ethics and Morals
Evil and Sin
Evolution
Forgiveness and Repentance
God - Holy Spirit - Jesus
Hoffman Interviewed
Hunger and Famine
Hunting and Fishing
Joy
Love and Compassion
Money and Wealth
Pacifism, Peace and Non-Violence
Poetry
Prophecy
Religion
Salvation
Sermons

Souls and Spirits
Spirituality
Temptation
Vegan and Vegetarian
Violence and Abuse
War and Peace
Wisdom
Other Unsorted Discussion Subjects |

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This section was started 1 January 1998 and updated 30 August 2008

Archive
 

Abortion

Abortion and Animals Rights: The Connection

All-Creatures Ministry and Web Site

All-Creatures Ministry and Web Site
Animal Stories
Blog - Joyful Curmudgeon
Christian Living Articles
Heartbreak: Ramblings From a Compassionate Heart
Our Book and Video Reviews
Our Peace Articles
Our Poetry Section
Our Recipe Section
Our Sermon Section
Our Spiritual Stories

Animal Sacrifice

Forgiven of Sins Without Sacrifice
Sacrificing Animals in Biblical Times
When Did Animal Sacrifices Begin?
When did the Church abandon animal sacrifice?

Animal Souls and Spirits

Animals are also Living Souls
Our Spiritual Interconnectedness
The Spirituality of Animals

Animals and Plants - The Differences

Animals and Plants - the Differences

Animals - Animal Rights

Abortion and Animals Rights: The Connection
A Christian Response to Animals

Animal Exploitation and the Journey to Veganism
Animals Betrayed
Animals in Heaven - A look at Revelation 4:6-9 -
Associative / Metaphorical Theories of Consciousness: Heifer International

Blocking the Holy Spirit
Can Animal Rights and Vegetarianism (Veganism) Succeed Without Church Support?
Chicken Horror Movie
Companion Vs. Other Animals
Deer Management
Demonization of Animals
Establishing the Rights of Animals in Law and Human Consciousness
God Does Not Eat Meat
Heartbreak: Ramblings From a Compassionate Heart
Heifer Project International - Inhumanity in the Name of Humanity
Horseback Riding and Animal Rights: Can They Ever Be in Harmony?
How Could God Allow...?
Maligning and Denigrating Animals
Stop Cruelty in Churches
The Compassion of the Wicked is Cruel
The Spirituality of Animals
Torturing a Bull for Saint John
White-Tailed Deer
Why Animal "Abusers" Aren't Concerned with Offending Us

Animals and Religion

A Religious Proclamation for Animal Compassion
A Religious Proclamation for Animal Compassion: Rev. Steve Keplinger - 7 Nov 2007
Mission of the Episcopal Network for Animal Welfare

Unitarian Universalists For The Ethical Treatment of Animals

Animals as Food

A Commentary on 1 Timothy 4:1-5
An Exegesis of “Meat” in the New Testament
An Exegesis of "Meat" in the New Testament - Comments and Discussions
Animals as Food
An Inside Look at Slaughter Houses
An Open Letter to the Dalai Lama
Associative / Metaphorical Theories of Consciousness: Heifer International

Compassion for Sale? Doublethink Meets Doublefeel as Happy Meat Comes of Age
Debeaking Chickens
God Does Not Eat Meat
Heifer Project International - Inhumanity in the Name of Humanity
Jesus and Fishing
The Compassion of the Wicked is Cruel
What Would Jesus Eat, Today?
When Did Animal Sacrifices Begin?

Animals in Heaven

Animals in Heaven - A look at Revelation 4:6-9
Do Animals Go To Heaven?


Animals in Sports

Dog Racing
Horseback Riding and Animal Rights: Can They Ever Be in Harmony?
Sled Dog Racing
Torturing a Bull for Saint John

Bible Passages

An Exegesis of “Meat” in the New Testament
An Exegesis of "Meat" in the New Testament - Comments and Discussions
Answers From The Bible (For All Those Who Want True, Biblical Salvation)
Frank L. Hoffman Interviewed: Understanding the Bible and the Teachings of Jesus
Biblical Inerrancy - A Discussion
Biblical "Justification" of Cruelty to Animals a Stumbling Block to Faith
Bible Translations
Genesis 3:15: A Look at the Effect of this Curse on Humans and Animals
Genesis 8:20-22 - God's Curious Remark
Genesis 9:1-4 - A Commentary on God's Concession
Commentary on Genesis 9:2-4
Systematic Vegetarian Theology - Genesis 15:6 (15:1-21)
Numbers 16:41-50 - Incense and Atonement - Comment and Discussion
Deuteronomy 6:5 – God’s Greatest Commandment
Systematic Vegetarian Theology - Job
The Compassion of the Wicked is Cruel (Proverbs 12:10)
Ecclesiastes 3:19-21: A View of the Souls and Spirits of Humans and Animals
Isaiah 6:1-8 - An Inspirational Discussion
Isaiah 43:16-21 - Commentary
Hosea 2:18: God's New Covenant between Man and Animal
Systematic Vegetarian Theology - Matthew 9:2 (9:1-8)
Matthew 8:22 (18-23) – Allow the dead to bury their own dead – Also Luke 9:60 (57-62)

Matthew 12:5-7 Discussion and Commentary
Matthew 22:41-46 Discussion and Commentary
Systematic Vegetarian Theology - Mark 2:5, 9 (2:1-12)
Mark 5:1-20 Discussion and Commentary
References to Food in Scripture

Systematic Vegetarian Theology - Luke 5:20, 23 (5:17-26)
Luke 7:48 (7:36-50) Forgiven of Sins Without Sacrifice
Systematic Vegetarian Theology - Luke 12:29-31
Systematic Vegetarian Theology - Luke 24:41-43
Did Jesus Eat Fish? (Luke 24:41-43)
Be Fishers of Men – Not of Fish (John 21:1-17)
Systematic Theology - Acts 10:1-11:18
Reflections on Romans 14
A Commentary on the Second Chapter of Colossians
Commentary on 1 Corinthians 8
A Commentary on 1 Timothy 4:1-5
Animals in Heaven - A look at Revelation 4:6-9
Comments about Speculations about Prophecy
Forgiven of Sins Without Sacrifice
Is There Logic To The Forbidden Fruit?
Jesus and Fishing

Living in the Will Rather than the Concessions of God
The Book of Genesis
The Bible and Vegetarian/Vegan Living
When Did Animal Sacrifices Begin?

Books and Reviews

God Does Not Eat Meat
Our Book and Video Reviews

Christianity

A Christian Response to Animals
An Exegesis of “Meat” in the New Testament
An Exegesis of "Meat" in the New Testament - Comments and Discussions
Animal Exploitation and the Journey to Veganism
Animals Betrayed
An Open Letter to Christian Churches
Associative / Metaphorical Theories of Consciousness: Heifer International
Biblical "Justification" of Cruelty to Animals a Stumbling Block to Faith
Blocking the Holy Spirit
Christian Living Articles
Christian Pacifism - Discussion and Commentary
Christian Perfection
Christian Vegetarianism and Non-Violence
Comments about Speculations about Prophecy
Do I Feel As God Feels?
Forgiven of Sins Without Sacrifice
Heifer Project International - Inhumanity in the Name of Humanity
Is Cremation Biblically Acceptable?
Is the term 'Christian Hunter' an Oxymoron?
Living in Joy in an often Joyless World

Living in the Will Rather than the Concessions of God
Mission of the Episcopal Network for Animal Welfare
Stop Cruelty in Churches
SURVIVING PHYSICAL DEATH
The Compassion of the Wicked is Cruel
The Dilemma Caused by Being Vegetarian in a Christian Church
The Holy Spirit Gives Us the Empowerment to Live as Christians
The Spirit Of Truth And The Spirit Of Error
Thoughts From an Ex-Christian

Torturing a Bull for Saint John
What Would Jesus Eat, Today?

Church

An Exegesis of “Meat” in the New Testament
An Exegesis of "Meat" in the New Testament - Comments and Discussions
Animals Betrayed
An Open Letter to Christian Churches
Biblical Inerrancy - A Discussion
Biblical "Justification" of Cruelty to Animals a Stumbling Block to Faith
Blocking the Holy Spirit
Can Animal Rights and Vegetarianism (Veganism) Succeed Without Church Support?
Christian Bowhunters of America: Is It Really Christian? - Comment and Discussion
Comments about Speculations about Prophecy
Forgiven of Sins Without Sacrifice
Heifer Project International - Inhumanity in the Name of Humanity
Living in the Will Rather than the Concessions of God
Mission of the Episcopal Network for Animal Welfare
Stop Cruelty in Churches
The Compassion of the Wicked is Cruel
The Dilemma Caused by Being Vegetarian in a Christian Church
Torturing a Bull for Saint John
Unitarian Universalists For The Ethical Treatment of Animals
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO KEEP THE SABBATH DAY HOLY?
When did the Church abandon animal sacrifice?

Creation and Nature

Loving Nature - A Discussion
Our Fox Photos
Refuge From The Fire - A Photo Commentary
The Spirituality of Animals

Cremation
 
Is Cremation Biblically Acceptable?

Culture and Tradition

Thanksgiving

Death and Resurrection

After Death - What?
Do Animals Go To Heaven?
Fear of Dying
How Do Animals Perceive Death?
Is Cremation Biblically Acceptable?
SURVIVING PHYSICAL DEATH

Divorce and Remarriage

Divorce and Remarriage - A Discussion

Dogs

Dog Training Vs. Abuse

Emotions

Feelings of Aloneness
The Relationship Between Compassion and Depression

Environment and Ecology

Religion United For Ecology (RUFE)

Ethics and Morals

BETWEEN IRAQ AND A HARD PLACE

Evil and Sin

Frank L. Hoffman Interviewed - Why is evil normal in our society? Should we protest it?
The Attraction of Evil
Forgiven of Sins Without Sacrifice
The Power of Hell

Evolution

Evolution - A Discussion
The Faith of Evolution and Distortions of Biblical History


Forgiveness and Repentance

Do We Really Understand the Mechanism of Forgiveness

God - Holy Spirit - Jesus

Blocking the Holy Spirit
Do I Feel As God Feels?
Frank L. Hoffman Interviewed: Why did God stop writing to us after the Bible was written?
Frank L. Hoffman Interviewed: Jesus and the Bible
Frank L. Hoffman Interviewed: Understanding the Bible and the Teachings of Jesus
Frank L. Hoffman Interviewed: How Will We Know Jesus?
Frank L. Hoffman Interviewed: Will Christians Ever Restore the Teachings of Jesus to Their Governments?
Frank L. Hoffman Interviewed: God Bless America
Frank L. Hoffman Interviewed: Who Is The Real God?
God, War, and Violence
How Could God Allow...?
Jesus and Fishing
Living in the Will Rather than the Concessions of God
The Holy Spirit Gives Us the Empowerment to Live as Christians
The Power of Hell
What Would Jesus Eat, Today?

Frank L. and Mary T. Hoffman Interviewed

Frank and Mary Hoffman Interviewed by International Vegetarian Union

Frank L. Hoffman Interviewed by Best Friends Animal Society
Frank L. Hoffman Interviewed by Bridget Soeder for Bella Online
Frank L. Hoffman Interviewed: Peacemaking
Frank L. Hoffman Interviewed: Who Is The Real God?
Frank L. Hoffman Interviewed: The Highest Ethics of God's Law
Frank L. Hoffman Interviewed: Genetic Engineering
Frank L. Hoffman Interviewed: Hope for Human Kind
Frank L. Hoffman Interviewed: God Bless America
Frank L. Hoffman Interviewed: The Qualities of a Good Leader
Frank L. Hoffman Interviewed: Will Christians Ever Restore the Teachings of Jesus to Their Governments?

Frank L. Hoffman Interviewed: How Will We Know Jesus?
Frank L. Hoffman Interviewed: Understanding the Bible and the Teachings of Jesus
Frank L. Hoffman Interviewed: Jesus and the Bible
Frank L. Hoffman Interviewed: Why did God stop writing to us after the Bible was written?
Frank L. Hoffman Interviewed - Why is evil normal in our society? Should we protest it?
Frank L. Hoffman Interviewed: What do we do to become unified as peacemakers of God? How do we act now?

Hunger and Famine

Loaves and fishes in reverse: Global hunger and the meat-based diet

Hunting and Fishing

Christian Bowhunters of America: Is It Really Christian? - Comment and Discussion
David Ludwig: A Case of Violent Results from Being Taught Violence
Deer Management
Hunting
Hunting and the Bible
Is the term 'Christian Hunter' an Oxymoron?
Jesus and Fishing
Stop Cruelty in Churches

Joy

Living in Joy in an often Joyless World

Love and Compassion

A Christian Response to Animals
Frank L. Hoffman Interviewed: The Qualities of a Good Leader
Frank L. Hoffman Interviewed: Hope for Human Kind
Heartbreak: Ramblings From a Compassionate Heart
The Compassion of the Wicked is Cruel
The Relationship Between Compassion and Depression

Money and Wealth

Compassion for Sale? Doublethink Meets Doublefeel as Happy Meat Comes of Age
The Love of Money

Pacifism, Peace and Non-Violence

Christian Pacifism - Discussion and Commentary
Christian Vegetarianism and Non-Violence
Our Peace Articles
Frank L. Hoffman Interviewed: What do we do to become unified as peacemakers of God? How do we act now?
Frank L. Hoffman Interviewed: The Qualities of a Good Leader
Frank L. Hoffman Interviewed: God Bless America
Frank L. Hoffman Interviewed: Hope for Human Kind
Frank L. Hoffman Interviewed: Peacemaking
WAGING WAR IN THE GLOBAL VILLAGE

Poetry

Don't Quit: Who is the Author?
Our Poetry Section

Prophecy

Comments about Speculations about Prophecy

Religion

An Open Letter to the Dalai Lama
Is There Logic To The Forbidden Fruit?
Mission of the Episcopal Network for Animal Welfare
Religion United For Ecology (RUFE)
Unitarian Universalists For The Ethical Treatment of Animals

Salvation

Answers From The Bible (For All Those Who Want True, Biblical Salvation)
Salvation

Sermons

A Memorial for the Animals - 4 Aug 2002
Do I Feel As God Feels? - 24 Feb 1993
Do We Really Understand the Mechanism of Forgiveness - 5 May 1996
Our Sermon Section
The Attraction of Evil
The Holy Spirit Gives Us the Empowerment to Live as Christians
THE JOY OF THE LORD IS OUR STRENGTH - 22 Jan 1995
The Power of Hell
We Cannot Put Limits on God's Grace
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO KEEP THE SABBATH DAY HOLY? - 2 Feb 1997
WHEN WE REALISTICALLY LOOK TO THE FUTURE, THE PRESENT HAS NEW MEANING - 12 Nov 1995

WHY DOESN'T GOD KEEP US FROM SUFFERING?

Souls and Spirits

Stop Cruelty in Churches
SURVIVING PHYSICAL DEATH

Spirituality

BETWEEN IRAQ AND A HARD PLACE
Our Spiritual Interconnectedness

Temptation

The Power of Hell
The Love of Money

Vegan and Vegetarian

Animal Exploitation and the Journey to Veganism
Associative / Metaphorical Theories of Consciousness: Heifer International
Can Animal Rights and Vegetarianism (Veganism) Succeed Without Church Support?
Christian Vegetarianism and Non-Violence
Frank L. Hoffman Interviewed: God Bless America
Is There Logic To The Forbidden Fruit?
Our Recipe Section

The Bible and Vegetarian/Vegan Living
The Dilemma Caused by Being Vegetarian in a Christian Church
The Protein Myth
Vegan Values

Violence and Abuse

A Christian Response to Animals
Blocking the Holy Spirit
David Ludwig: A Case of Violent Results from Being Taught Violence
Demonization of Animals
Our Silence About Animal Abuse Promotes Abuse of Humans
School Violence and Killing: Shooting in Springfield, Ore. - Kip Kinkel
Stop Cruelty in Churches
Torturing a Bull for Saint John
Why Animal "Abusers" Aren't Concerned with Offending Us
Violent Role Models

War and Peace

Frank L. Hoffman Interviewed - Why is evil normal in our society? Should we protest it?
Frank L. Hoffman Interviewed: God Bless America
God, War, and Violence
WAGING WAR IN THE GLOBAL VILLAGE
Frank L. Hoffman Interviewed: Peacemaking
 

Wisdom

Do You Have A Clever Mind or Wisdom

Other Unsorted Discussion Subjects

Our Differences: How Do We Deal With Them?
Our Dominion Over Creation
Euthanasia in Cases of a Persistent Vegetative State
The Proof of God
Comments on Human Nature - Part I
About Judeochristianity and the Eating of Meat
Optimism: The Benefits of a Vegan Lifestyle
The Relationship Between Christianity and a Vegetarian - Vegan Lifestyle
Sin and the Fallenness of Creation
The Souls and Spirits of Humans and Non-Humans
Systematic Vegetarian Theology - Commentary concerning
Systematic Vegetarian Theology - The Daniel Diet
Systematic Vegetarian Theology - God's Onmipresence
Systematic Vegetarian Theology - Personal Testimonies
Systematic Vegetarian Theology - Extra-Biblical Perspectives

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