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	07/16 Raleigh is currently reading: Classrooms That Work: Discipline Without Stress by Stan Shapiro, Karen Skinulis bookshelves: currently-reading	my rating:
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July 24

New comment on Raleigh's review of New Monasticism: What It Has to Say to Todays Church

Raleigh wrote: "i will make a note to bring it with me on sunday maybe i'll see you. if not, i'm moving to p-town in...more "

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July 23

Raleigh gave

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New Monasticism: What It Has to Say to Todays Church (Paperback)
by Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove

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read in July, 2008

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July 16

Raleigh gave

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The Case Against Standardized Testing: Raising the Scores, Ruining the Schools (Paperback)
by Alfie Kohn

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read in July, 2008, has a copy to sell/swap

Raleigh said: "Not only does this book lay out a great critique of standardized testing, but it also explains was that you can help out in the fight against what's destroying our education system. "

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Raleigh is currently reading:
Classrooms That Work: Discipline Without Stress
by Stan Shapiro, Karen Skinulis
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July 03

Raleigh gave

to:
Walden: (Writings of Henry D. Thoreau)
by Henry David Thoreau

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read in July, 2008

Raleigh said: "I don't like his philosophy on helping others, but this is a wonderful classic. "

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May 04

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Calling the Rainbow Nation Home: A Story of Acceptance and Affirmation (Paperback)
by E T Sundby

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recommended for: Everyone
read in May, 2008, has a copy to sell/swap

Raleigh said: "This book was truly inspiring. It begins with the story of a female who was found by God first, then later accepted the fact that she was a homosexual. The story describes her initial battle with trying to reconcile both her her spiritual beliefs and...more This book was truly inspiring. It begins with the story of a female who was found by God first, then later accepted the fact that she was a homosexual. The story describes her initial battle with trying to reconcile both her her spiritual beliefs and her sexual orientation. The story is heartwarming and convincing. God revealed himself to her and helped her through her time of questioning, as she was leaning towards being celibate for the rest of her life. He revealed to her through the Holy Spirit that celibacy was not her calling.

God's presence in her life is vividly apparent. He has done so many things through her that blew me away when I read this book, that denying the legitimacy of her faith is absurd.

The book then deals with the "clobber passages", which are the passages in the Bible that deal with homosexuality. She sorts out the confusion over poor translations by using the original languages (Greek and Hebrew) in which the Bible was written and puts other passages into the correct context, for example: The Sodomites were not condemned for their sexual orientation, but for their rejection of God and their sexual promiscuity as they were known at that time as temple prostitutes. This is clearly an immoral lifestyle, which resides outside of a committed monogamous relationship.

I wouldn't say that this book changed my views on the issue of homosexuality. God had already revealed to me about a year ago that he does not care about orientation, and that homosexuals are also God's people and play a significant role in his plan.

Why would God choose to make a person homosexual, only to later condemn them for their natural disposition? People who argue that homosexuality is learned and not something that you are born with are ignorant. I have spoken with a few people who have revealed to me that they wished to God they were heterosexual, given the difficulties and oppression they would receive from family and friends, but they could not help the fact that they were never attracted to the opposite sex.

I recommend this book to everyone...less "

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April 16

Raleigh gave

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A Separate Peace (Paperback)
by John Knowles

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read in April, 2008, has a copy to sell/swap

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April 12

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The Dust Off Their Feet: Lessons from the First Church (Voice)
by Chris Seay

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read in April, 2008

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March 25

Raleigh gave

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Resident Aliens: Life in the Christian Colony (Paperback)
by Stanley Hauerwas, William H. Willimon

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read in March, 2008, has a copy to sell/swap

Raleigh said: "It just didn't do too much for me. "

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March 14

Raleigh made a comment on Leah's profile:

Raleigh wrote: "I love this one (Leah). "

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