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The Shack- W. Paul Young

How did a self-published book called 'The Shack' end up a NY Times bestseller, translated into 35 languages?  Quite a story before the story. 

Mackenzie Allen Phillips's youngest daughter, Missy, has been abducted during a family vacation, and evidence that she may have been brutally murdered is found in an abandoned shack deep in the Oregon wilderness. Four years later, in this midst of his great sadness, Mack receives a suspicious note, apparently from God, inviting him back to that shack for a weekend. Against his better judgment he arrives at the shack on wintry afternoon and walks back into his darkest nightmare. What he finds there will change his life forever.( Amazon)

"...I love this show and this interview is the reason why! George asking great investigative questions - in a completely open manner - as usual and great guests like Paul Young. It's great to see the Christian faith presented as it is meant to be a relationship - not a religion..."(CBC)

TheHour- video channel- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5e4b9zzqYN8
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Obama commencement to Notre Dame grads

US President Obama speaks to Notre Dame grads..while pro-life protesters arrested. Abortion morality was central to the controversy that Notre Dame University invited Obama to speak and receive the obligatory Honorary Law Degree.  His deep messages were introduced with wit and college humour to an audience often still yet interjected by heckling. This type of event and range of issues is very reflective of a nation in conflict. His book title, Audacity of Hope, is indictative of his approach as leader of the United States at a critical time in history.  All educated citizens should be aware of this event and its impact around the world. Read more..."

..."fair minded words"...is indeed superior advice!

as pre-released: 

"...Thank you, Father Jenkins for that generous introduction. You are doing an outstanding job as president of this fine institution, and your continued and courageous commitment to honest, thoughtful dialogue is an inspiration to us all.

Good afternoon Father Hesburgh, Notre Dame trustees, faculty, family, friends, and the class of 2009. I am honored to be here today, and grateful to all of you for allowing me to be part of your graduation.

I want to thank you for this honorary degree. I know it has not been without controversy. I don't know if you're aware of this, but these honorary degrees are apparently pretty hard to come by. So far I'm only 1 for 2 as President. Father Hesburgh is 150 for 150. I guess that's better. Father Ted, after the ceremony, maybe you can give me some pointers on how to boost my average.

I also want to congratulate the class of 2009 for all your accomplishments. And since this is Notre Dame, I mean both in the classroom and in the competitive arena. We all know about this university's proud and storied football team, but I also hear that Notre Dame holds the largest outdoor 5-on-5 basketball tournament in the world - Bookstore Basketball...

Your request is beingEarlier, Obama accepted an honorary degree to hearty applause:

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http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/05/17/obama-notre-dame-speech-f_n_204387.html

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CDC Docs- the Pagan Christ

A controversial documentary that questions the existence of the historical Jesus. (Part 1 of 5) http://www.cbc.ca/documentaries/doczone/2008/paganchrist/

Author: CBCtv
Keywords: Doc Zone Jesus Christ documentary christianity

There are 2.1 billion Christians on the planet - roughly one third of the entire human population. At the heart of their religion is the New Testament and the birth, life, death, and resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth. To Christianity, the written word is the glue that binds the faith of its followers.

So, what if it could be proven that Jesus never existed? What if there was evidence that every word of the New Testament - the cornerstone of Christianity - is based on myth and metaphor?

Based on Tom Harpur's national bestseller, The Pagan Christ examines these very questions. During his research, Harpur discovered that the New Testament is wholly based on Egyptian mythology, that Jesus Christ never lived, and that - indeed - the text was always meant to be read allegorically. It was the founders of the Church who duped the world into taking a literal approach to the scriptures. And, according to Harpur, this was their fatal error - and the very reason Christianity is struggling today.

The mission of The Pagan Christ is not to accelerate Christianity's slow demise, but to breathe new life into its holy book and, in the process, bring the world a richer, more spiritual faith.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7StcxGM5KcA&eurl=http://www.google.com/ig&feature=player_embedded