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Gene Editing on Demand (“Eugenics for Everyone”)

What could go wrong? Maybe Planned Parenthood will want in on this. Or not. It means babies being born. My bad.

And another one: Progressive Eugenics Is Hardly History–the Science and Politics Have Just Evolved

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Support MIQLAT When You Use Amazon!

Did you know that MIQLAT, Mike’s non-profit, is registered with the Amazon smile program? All you need to do is bookmark this link and use it. When you purchase something on Amazon, part of the proceeds go to MIQLAT. Here’s what you should see, and thanks!

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UPDATE: Mike Speaking in Virginia Beach, VA in April

I just posted some updated details on these events. I am speaking twice (April 21-22) at two different locations: Berean Bible Church (April 21) and Virginia Wesleyan University (April 22). Click here to go to my calendar page for more information and links.

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Israel Tour UPDATE: 10 Spots are Open

I had blogged a few days ago about the availability on the upcoming (May 6-16) Israel tour. I have learned that there are 1o open registrations.

If you are interested in going to Israel with me (and Derek and Sharon Gilbert), follow this link.  Maybe it will help to note that Trey is going, too! There is a brief window of opportunity.

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The Biblical Prohibition of Intermarriage

I came across the article below today. It’s on a site for an old journal — all the issues are freely accessible. Here’s the article, but check out the site!

Cohen From the Bible to the Talmud-The Prohibition of Intermarriage

Note: The Old Testament does not prohibit all marriage with Gentiles.

 

 

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UPDATE: Spokane WA 3-Day Conference

I just updated the conference event page with the schedule and topics. Have a look!

Information on registering for the event is coming. Stay tuned?

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Encyclopedia of the Archaeology of Ancient Egypt: Available Free Online

I just saw this on the Ancient World Online site. The publisher has put this work on archive.org for free download.

Grab it while you can — it’s a great resource.

The Famous UFO Photo of the 1952 Saucer Formation Over Washington DC Capital: Fraud

This post over at Blue Blurry Lines is a must-read (and must-see visuals) for anyone interested in UFOs. It’s pretty conclusive proof that the photo is real, but has misunderstood and misused. Here’s the photo (just as you’ll usually see it):

Questions Surface Regarding the UFOs in the NY Times UFO Program Story

Robert Sheaffer has a worthwhile post over at his Bad UFOs blog. If you’re interested in those videos that accompanied the now-famous NY Times story about the secret DOD UFO program, you’ll want to give it a read. These are the sorts of questions that need to be asked — specifically on the basis of comparable data.

The jury is still out, of course, but the comparison to the now-debunked “groundbreaking” Chilean UFO video is very interesting. The question it provokes (why don’t we ever seen clear, sharp images of UFOs in videos like this) is an important one. Check it out.

Space Has Become Available on the Israel Trip with Mike

A while back I blogged about a trip to Israel this coming May 6-16 that I’m going on, courtesy of Lipkin Tours. I’ll be a “talking head” on that tour along with Derek Gilbert. The trip had closed, but a few people have dropped out. Consequently, there is a brief window of opportunity for anyone who’d like to go. Click through the link above to my old post. Use the link on that post for registration and details.