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What is a Christian?
An article today in the Minneapolis Star Tribune talked about home schooling and several families that were Christian. When the word...
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We Must Follow the Truth
Whether we are learning about the physical world that we live in such as the issue of global warming, or learning about a social issue...
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Mar 312 min read
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What is Patriotic?
I pay my taxes and vote on a regular basis. I write to my representatives to tell them what I think. I try to do what I can do to make...
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Feb 161 min read
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I Support Freedom of Religion
I respect the beliefs of so many different people in our society. What I do not respect is when someone tries to force their beliefs on...
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Jan 72 min read
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For Freedom of Religion
I am so thankful for all those who have served our country in years past as well as today. Our democracy requires dedication and service...
jnelson9215
May 27, 20241 min read
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Roseville Lutheran Church
I appreciated the opportunity to present at Roseville Lutheran's Adult Education Forum this morning. We discussed the key concepts in my...
jnelson9215
Nov 12, 20231 min read
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Keokuk Iowa discussion
Earlier this month I was invited to talk to a group in Keokuk, Iowa, at the public library. Keokuk has the first and largest...
jnelson9215
Oct 31, 20231 min read
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Groveland Unitarian Universalist Congregation
I want to thank the Groveland UU group for inviting me to present information today from my book What Should I Do? It was an inquisitive...
jnelson9215
Apr 23, 20231 min read
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University Lutheran Church of Hope
I want to thank ULCH for allowing me to be the speaker at their Sunday adult forum yesterday. This church is a beacon of hope for...
jnelson9215
Jan 23, 20232 min read
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St. John's Lutheran, Northfield, MN
I want to thank the women's group at St. John's for inviting me to talk last night as a part of their Courageous Conversations series via...
jnelson9215
Oct 14, 20222 min read
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St. Michael's Lutheran Church, Roseville, MN
This morning I had the privilege of discussing my book at St. Michael's Adult Education Forum. I attended worship at their 8:45 a.m....
jnelson9215
Sep 11, 20221 min read
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Fun Time at Magers and Quinn!
Lori Sturdevant interviewed me on the evening of August 18th at the bookstore Magers and Quinn which is on Hennepin Avenue. What a great...
jnelson9215
Sep 9, 20222 min read
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Supreme Court Takes Away Freedom of Religion
On June 24th, the Supreme Court issued the opinion regarding Dobbs v. Jackson, overturning Roe v. Wade. Justice Alito, writing for the...
jnelson9215
Jul 4, 20222 min read
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"Pro-choice/pro-life" - What Does It Mean?
In my book, I coined a new phrase- "pro-choice/pro-life". I have had a number of people question what this means or think that I should...
jnelson9215
May 18, 20221 min read
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Pro-Life- What does it mean?
The term "pro-life" has been typically referring to the position protecting the life and rights of the fetus or embryo. But does not...
jnelson9215
May 17, 20221 min read
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Wonderful Review!
The winter was long and cold, but now spring is here in the upper Midwest and it is beautiful! Yesterday, in the Sunday edition of the...
jnelson9215
May 16, 20222 min read
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