Last time in “Ten reasons why I love investing in the stock market-Part 1” I discussed the first three reasons on why I love investing in the stock market. We will continue discussing the next three reasons . 4.) Investing in the stock market if done correctly is considered by experts the as the best investment. Studies have shown despite the fact that the stock market may have its up and down moments, in the long run the stock market is still the best investment vehicle. In the book of Prof. Jeremy Seigel entitled “Stock for the Long run,” he cited numerous case studies regarding this matter. The graph below indicates how stocks have beaten bonds and other vehicle of investments. Based on the above mentioned graph from 1802 to 1997 (A span of 195 years, in the edition of Prof. Jeremy Seigel's book the computations are only up to 1997) despite the stock market’s volatility and fluctuations, most of the time stocks take the lead over all other vehicle of investment. The … [Read more...]
Did the NIV corrupt their translation to favor homosexuality ?
KJV onlyists often make outlandish claims against modern translations. I often encounter this in my numerous engagement with KJV Onlyists in social media. This time the text in dispute is 2 Kings 9:31. However the issue is not limited to just a mere translation of the text. This time KJV Onlyists accuse the NIV translation committee of being more committed "to gender equality" and that such commitment "exceeds their commitment to accurate translation" Here is their argument: 2 Samuel 3:29 – David Curses His Own Family Let it rest on the head of Joab, and on all his father's house; and let there not fail from the house of Joab one that hath an issue, or that is a leper, or that leaneth on a staff, or that falleth on the sword, or that lacketh bread. (KJV, Harkavy, JPS Tanach) Let it fall on the head of Yo’av and all his father’s family. May Yo’av’s family always have someone with a hemorrhage or tzara‘at, or who has to walk with a cane, or who dies by the sword or who … [Read more...]
Does the archeological record reflect the capability of the Neandertals for symbolic thought?
There can be no doubt that language and symbolism forms an important part in studies relating to the evolution of cognition hence a great deal of research has been devoted to this. One of the must influential archeologists working on the subject is Francesco d’Errico. In an article written in 2003 entitled “Archaeological Evidence for the emergence of Language, symbolism, and music – An Alternative Multidisciplinary perspective,” d’Errico, together with others discusses their first hand analysis of recent archeological discoveries relating to the field of cognitive archeology. Among the interesting things they have tackled is Neandertal Cognition. The Neandertals were an extinct species of human in the genus homo who were closely related to anatomically modern humans. For a long time Neandertals were thought of to be scavengers, opportunistic hunters whose technology and behavior were considered “primitive” indicating the lack of the use of complex … [Read more...]
Response to KJV onlyist arguments on 2 Kings 9:31
KJV onlyists often make outlandish claims against modern translations. I often encounter this in my numerous engagement with KJV Onlyists in social media. This time the text in dispute is 2 Kings 9:31. 2 Kings 9:31 – Jezebel Readies for Her Close-Up And when Jehu was come to Jezreel, Jezebel heard of it; and she painted her face, and tired her head, and looked out at a window. (2 Kings 9:30) And as Jehu entered in at the gate, she said, Had Zimri peace, who slew his master? (KJV) And as Iehu entred at the gate, she sayd: Had Zimri peace, which slue his maister (Bishop’s) And as Jehu entered the gate, she said, “Is it peace, you Zimri, murderer of your master?” (ESV) As Jehu entered the gate, she asked, "Have you come in peace, you Zimri, you murderer of your master?" (NIV) As Jehu came through the gate, she called out, "You Zimri! You assassin! Why are you here?" (GNT) After Jehu had dispatched King Jehoram of Israel and King Ahaziah of Judah, he came to finish off … [Read more...]
Should we go to church services despite government ban on mass gatherings due to COVID-19 ?
About three days ago the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 as a “pandemic.” COVID-19, officially also known as the “NOVEL CORONA VIRUS” (nCoV) and Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-COV-2) , was detected in the late 2019 rapidly spreading in provinces in China and later on spreading to the rest of the world. As a response just a few days ago, our very own President Rodrigo Duterte, proclaimed proclamation 922 declaring a state of public health emergency throughout the Philippines in accordance with Republic Act 11332. As of the time of this writing Metro Manila has been placed under “Community Quarantine.” Other jurisdictions also made their own local proclamations and provinces and cities all across the country also imposed their own “Community Quarantine.” Since as announced by the President, “Community Quarantine” involves the prevention of “mass gatherings” which of course includes church services, several churches in Metro Manila have … [Read more...]
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