Hotel Rwanda, a movie about the Rwandan Genocide

This was a very good movie: http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/hotel_rwanda/

An award for the hero of the movie: "Paul Rusesabagina: 2000 Recipient of the Immortal Chaplains Prize for Humanity"

BBC's article on Rwanda 10 years on: Massacre at Nyarubuye church

On interpreting the Bible

Christians and creationists are literally miles apart - Letters - www.smh.com.au: "The Bible can be read in at least three ways. There is the literal interpretation, where the words are interpreted without due regard to historical context or literary genre.

There is the metaphorical interpretation, in which readers take whatever "spiritual" message they want from the Bible and consign all the other stuff to "metaphor".

Then there is the reading of the Bible historically, that is, the way historians read any ancient text, whether by Aristotle, Julius Caesar or the apostle Paul.

The key question in historical interpretation is: what was the ancient author getting at and how would the message have been heard by the people of the day? Due attention is given both to historical context and to literary genre. So most historians are confident Jesus never intended us to believe in an actual "good Samaritan"; the character is simply a literary device in one of his parables.

On the other hand, historians are equally confident the writers of the New Testament really wanted us to believe the claim that Jesus rose from the dead. We might choose not to accept the claim but the claim itself cannot be consigned to metaphor - not without reading the Bible unhistorically.

Modern readers must not be fooled into accepting the literal-metaphorical alternatives. The Bible is to be read like any other historical document, with due attention to its forms and intentions. Then, once you have figured out what the author wanted you to think, ask yourself: do I accept this message? That's when things really get interesting.

The Reverend Dr John Dickson, Roseville, January 17."

India may be the first country to explain to the world about extra-terrestrial and UFO contacts

India may be the first country to explain to the world about extra-terrestrial and UFO contacts: "New Delhi is in the middle of a big secret internal debate. On one side the largest democracy of the world is eager to explain to its citizens and to the world about the ongoing contacts with the UFOs and extra-terrestrials. On the other hand there are invisible untold international protocols that prohibit doing anything that may cause worldwide fear and panic.

It is well accepted between the UFO and extra-terrestrial experts that all the five nuclear powers are in contact with the beings from other stars for quite some time. Recently India has seen enormous news on UFO contacts and secret UFO bases in Himalayas near the Chinese bases. In Ladak, for example the locals clearly point out the everyday phenomenon of large triangular spacecrafts coming out below the ground and Indian security forces protecting them."

Last related entry: "Alien Abductions" (Sep 28 04)

Tsunami, Sovereignty, and Mercy

Tsunami, Sovereignty, and Mercy: ""The creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of him who subjected it, in hope' (Romans 8:20). This is God's subjection. This is why there are tsunamis."

Odd couple make friends in Kenya

BBC NEWS > Africa > Odd couple make friends in Kenya: "A baby hippo rescued after floods in Kenya last week has befriended a 100-year-old tortoise in Kenya."

See also Lioness adopts third baby antelope!

Beware tsunamis and climate

BBC NEWS > Science/Nature > Beware tsunamis and climate - UN: "'We must underline that, totally independent of this disaster, there's an increase in extreme weather and sea levels. We have to be aware of the actions of Nature which we can't predict. Taking precautions against them is now on the highest agenda. But we have not and we will not play off one threat against the other.' "

Last related entry: "Heebie gee-gees" (Dec 29 04)

WPA Emergency Escape Preparation List

WPA Emergency Escape Preparation List

This is a list of list of things to prepare in case of emergency, compiled by a modern-day prophet from the US.

Also keep an eye on prophecies and updates at the Watchmen-Prophets-Assembly.