Several people have informed me that they will not be able to attend the Ukraine Fundraiser on Sunday March 20, 4:00-5:30 Eastern Time, LIVE but would like to make the donation and receive a RECORDING, so:
Anyone who registers for the event, whether they come to it live or not, will be sent the recording to have for posterity. The recording will also include the Q&A that follows the lecture.
You can make your donation on the blog Home page (scroll to bottom), and you can register & get the Zoom link here.
Remember, this is 100% a fundraiser for CARE, which is doing heroic work to help Ukrainians who have had to flee their country, so give what you can. I am personally matching donations up to $10,000.
Hey Bart, I had a question…
What does John mean in 20:23 when Jesus says to the apostles that whoever they forgive is forgiven and the sins of whomever they retain are retained?
Does John literally believe that the apostles had the authority to forgive sins?
Apparently God through Jesus gives them that authority, yes.
Bart what are your thoughts on Pope Francis? Overall positive or negative?
I love his stands on social issues and think he’s an amazing breath of fresh air.
Would you say Pope Francis is someone you respect?
Immensely. Though not because of his theology or traditional CAtholic views. But he’s SO far in advance of so many others.