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Jay's Blog https://jaybaldwin.com/rss/ Jay's Blog Sat, 07 May 2022 02:43:49 Z T5JgK9wFGS https://jaybaldwin.com/blog/post/T5JgK9wFGS/the-valley-of-hinnom-and-the-biblical-imagery-of-hell The Valley of Hinnom and the Biblical Imagery of Hell Sat, 07 May 2022 02:43:49 Z 2022-05-07T02:43:49Z During the national debate surrounding the overturning of Roe v. Wade, I noticed an interesting biblical connection that I have wanted to write about ever since. For Christians, this connection sheds light on why Scripture speaks so strongly about the value of human life. If you are not a Christian or a Jew, what follows may not carry much significance for you. But you are welcome to read it anyway. sNVC3hnNTX https://jaybaldwin.com/blog/post/sNVC3hnNTX/aol-hacking-history-featured-on-githubs-readme-project AOL Hacking History Featured on GitHub's ReadME Project Fri, 15 Apr 2022 00:51:24 Z 2022-04-15T00:51:24Z The AOL hacking-era of the 1990s, including my DarcFX.com website, was featured on GitHub's ReadME Project in an article titled What Hacking AOL Taught a Generation of Programmers: The Open Source Ethos Behind Rogue AOL Add-ons by Klint Finley. dDsuTJ3vAJ https://jaybaldwin.com/blog/post/dDsuTJ3vAJ/remembering-my-dad-joseph-j-baldwin-iii Remembering My Dad: Joseph J. Baldwin III Remembering my most excellent father: Joseph J Baldwin III. Mon, 11 Jan 2021 21:48:58 Z 2021-01-11T21:48:58Z A post remembering my father. How do you aptly honor the hands that held you, the heart that loved you, the man who led you, who always forgave you, knew you, and not just walked beside you - but taught you to walk? GzF3zx8BsJ https://jaybaldwin.com/blog/post/GzF3zx8BsJ/would-god-be-pleased-with-the-way-christians-are-living-today-why Would God be pleased with the way Christians are living today? Why? Thu, 29 Oct 2020 16:53:54 Z 2020-10-29T16:53:54Z I’m not a huge fan of answering this question, frankly, because my opinions (though I have many) don’t actually matter. You’re asking a man to speak for God, which is a daunting if not dangerous task.  But what if I told you we actually have a series of letters from the Lord Jesus Christ — God Himself — that specifically answer this question?  The briefest answer is “Yes and no.” The harder part is discerning the “Why?” y4HWaUWZ94 https://jaybaldwin.com/blog/post/y4HWaUWZ94/the-origin-of-satan-in-the-hebrew-bible The Origin of Satan in the Hebrew Bible Who or what is Satan, according to the Hebrew Bible? If you grew up in church, the answer may shock you. Not to say that many of the church's teachings are completely wrong. Rather, it would be wrong to think they are complete. The Hebrew behind our “Satan” is haasatan, which is pronounced “hah-sah-TAHN,” and means “The Opposer.” Sat, 02 Nov 2019 16:47:03 Z 2019-11-02T16:47:03Z Who or what is Satan, according to the Hebrew Bible?  If you grew up in church, the answer may shock you.  Not to say that many of the church's teachings are completely wrong.  Rather, it would be wrong to think they are complete.  The Hebrew behind our “Satan” is השטן - hasatan - which is pronounced “hah-sah-TAHN,” and means “The Opposer.” Xz6vb2s5Eh https://jaybaldwin.com/blog/post/Xz6vb2s5Eh/where-does-the-bible-say-jesus-is-100-man-and-100-god Where does the Bible say Jesus is 100% man and 100% God? I recently was "A2A" (asked to answer) a question on Quora: "Where does the Bible say Jesus is 100% man and 100% God?" I’m taking “man” to mean “human.” The answer is, it doesn’t. At least, not directly. It does, however, say both, but in very Jewish ways and not really together like in one place. As a result, the important aspect of answering this questions is to explore both claims, which has to be done separately. Interesting note, there are a few places where these separate claims actually *are* connected. Sat, 10 Nov 2018 21:48:09 Z 2018-11-10T21:48:09Z I recently was "A2A" (asked to answer) a question on Quora: "Where does the Bible say Jesus is 100% man and 100% God?" I’m taking “man” to mean “human.” The answer is, it doesn’t. At least, not directly.  It does, however, say both, but in very Jewish ways and not really together like in one place. As a result, the important aspect of answering this question is to explore both claims, which has to be done separately. Interesting note, there are a few places where these separate claims actually *are* connected. t3uywJtrcz https://jaybaldwin.com/blog/post/t3uywJtrcz/did-pontius-pilate-think-jesus-was-the-son-of-god Did Pontius Pilate think Jesus was the Son of God? Join me as we explore the interesting and profound exchange between Jesus of Nazareth and Pontius Pilate at the trial that led to the crucifixion. Fri, 18 May 2018 14:31:47 Z 2018-05-18T14:31:47Z Join me as we explore the interesting and profound exchange between Jesus of Nazareth and Pontius Pilate at the trial that led to the crucifixion.  VTKFG3Wkbh https://jaybaldwin.com/blog/post/VTKFG3Wkbh/is-it-sinful-to-eat-meat Is it Sinful to eat meat? As a Christian and a vegetarian / vegan, I frequently am asked why I choose not to eat meat. After all, meat consumption is clearly not forbidden in the Bible. People are usually pretty surprised by my answer. Lets quickly explore the question of meat consumption from a Christian Vegan's perspective. Mon, 01 Jan 2018 18:08:49 Z 2018-01-01T18:08:49Z As a Christian and a vegetarian / vegan, I frequently am asked why I choose not to eat meat.  After all, meat consumption is clearly not forbidden in the Bible. People are usually pretty surprised by my answer. Lets quickly explore the question of meat consumption from a Christian Vegan's perspective.  EFegbkzD5r https://jaybaldwin.com/blog/post/EFegbkzD5r/what-is-a-firmament-the-mystery-of-the-genesis-sky What is a Firmament?: The Mystery of the Genesis Sky Picture Earth in your mind. Ok. You’re likely thinking of something similar to The Blue Marble - a planet floating in a sea of black space. Remarkably, this image has only been possible for the last 50 years or so, since it was taken December 7, 1972. But 3,000 years ago, with no photo, this is what you believed... Thu, 14 Dec 2017 19:40:24 Z 2017-12-14T19:40:24Z Picture Earth in your mind. Ok. You’re likely thinking of something similar to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Blue_Marble" onclick="return Q.openUrl(this, 66445212);" target="_blank">The Blue Marble</a> - a planet floating in a sea of black space. Remarkably, this image has only been possible for the last 50 years or so, since it was taken December 7, 1972. But 3,000 years ago, with no photo, this is what you believed ... QwasNNK73W https://jaybaldwin.com/blog/post/QwasNNK73W/can-a-person-still-be-a-christian-if-they-dont-believe-in-the-trinity Can a person still be a "Christian" if they don't believe in the Trinity? In Matthew 24:36, Jesus declares even HE doesn't know "the day or hour" of His return - only the Father. So how can He and the Father be one? Can you still be a Christian if you don't believe in the Trinity? Sun, 19 Jun 2016 13:41:44 Z 2016-06-19T13:41:44Z In Matthew 24:36, Jesus declares even HE doesn't know "the day or hour" of His return - only the Father. So how can He and the Father be one? Can you still be a Christian if you don't believe in the Trinity?