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Walk in Wisdom #100 - Why So Many Atheists?

Walking in Wisdom, Edition 100 is now available. Look for it on my Walk in Wisdom Periodical page. If you'd like to receive it by email, please use the Response page.

Edition 100 - Why So Many Atheists?, released March 23, 2026, contains:

  • QA: Why Are There So Many Atheists? - John T Polk II
  • God Is Great; Atheism Isn’t - bonus article from John T Polk II 
  • Atheists Do Not Look at the Facts  - Dr Sellers S Crain, Jr
  • Theophilus: Evolutionary Miracles - Bob West cartoon
  • Salted Speech - quotes and images from Robert Brault, Isaac Asimov, Thomas Paine, and others about atheism, hatred, character, facts, and reason

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Only “God Is” Explains It All

Words of Wisdom Articles are mini articles that have been printed in the Oneida, TN, Independent Herald newspaper since September 2019. “Words of Wisdom” is published online weekly and available on: https://www.indherald.com/p/words-of-wisdom. This week’s contribution is Only “God Is” Explains It All from January 9, 2026. 

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God Exists

Words of Wisdom Articles are mini articles that have been printed in the Oneida, TN, Independent Herald newspaper since September 2019. “Words of Wisdom” is published online weekly and available on: www.ihoneida.com/words-of-wisdom/ . This week's contribution is God Exists for August 29, 2023. 

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Beginning the Family

My sermon Beginning the Family based on Genesis 2:15-25 is now available. Look for the word "FEATURED" or the name of the file in Sermon Powerpoints. 

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QA: If Everyone Is One Family, How Can Anyone Be Racist?

My QA: If everyone on the face of the earth came from a first family, then how can anyone be “racist”? is now available. Look for the word "FEATURED" or the name of the file in Questions Answered.

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Our Beginning

Words of Wisdom Articles are mini articles that have been printed in the Oneida, TN, Independent Herald newspaper since September 2019. “Words of Wisdom” is published online weekly and available on: www.ihoneida.com/words-of-wisdom/ . This week's contribution is Our Beginning for June 20, 2023. 

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Our Beginning

Words of Wisdom Articles are mini articles that have been printed in the Oneida, TN, Independent Herald newspaper since September 2019. “Words of Wisdom” is published online weekly and available on: www.ihoneida.com/words-of-wisdom/ . This week's contribution is Our Beginning for June 20, 2023. 

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QA: Isn't the Bible Against Science?

My QA: If Evolution has so much science proving it, doesn’t this make the Bible against science? from June 4, 2023, is now available. Look for the word "FEATURED" or the name of the file in Questions Answered.

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A God-Chosen Christian

My sermon slides for A God-Chosen Christian, based on 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17 and delivered March 5, 2023, is now available. Look for the word “FEATURED” or the name of the file in my page for Sermon Powerpoints.

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Five First Steps to Success

Donnie Barnes' Five First Steps to Success based on Matthew 6:33 is now available on my dedicated page, Charts from Donnie Barnes.

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The Crux of the Bible

My sermon slides for The Crux of the Bible, 1 Timothy 1:12-17 and preached on January 15, 2023, is now available in Sermon Powerpoints.

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Bible Contradictions?

Words of Wisdom Articles are mini articles that have been printed in the Oneida, TN, Independent Herald newspaper since September 2019. “Words of Wisdom” is published online weekly and available on: www.ihoneida.com/words-of-wisdom/ . This week's contribution is Bible Contradictions? for January 24, 2023. 

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QA: What Can Make 2023 a "New" Year?

My QA: What can make 2023 a "New" Year? from December 25, 2022, is now available in Questions Answered.

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2 Corinthians: Outline Available

My outline of Paul's Second Letter To The Corinthians is available in Bible Books Outlined. It can be used for individual or group Bible study.

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Sellers Crain's Is Genesis History?

Sellers S. Crain Jr.'s Is Genesis History? is now available in The Bible and Evolution. It is also available in Publications from Sellers Crain.

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QA: Marriage Is Unpopular; Why Insist On It?

My QA: Marriage is unpopular; why insist on it? from August 28, 2022, is now available in Questions Answered.

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QA: Since Evolution is taught in schools, doesn't the Bible agree?

My QA: Since Evolution is taught in all schools, and shown in museums, TV, and movies, doesn't the Bible also teach it? from August 21, 2022, is now available in Questions Answered. It is also available in The Bible and Evolution.

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The Bible IS a "Christian Evidence" Textbook

My REVISED article, The Bible IS a "Christian Evidence" Textbook, with revisions for August, 2022, is now available in Publications On Christian Evidences as well as in Bible Basics.

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What "Prehistoric" People?

Words of Wisdom Articles are mini articles that have been printed in the Oneida, TN, Independent Herald newspaper since September 2019. “Words of Wisdom” is published online weekly and available on: www.ihoneida.com/words-of-wisdom/ . This week's contribution is What “Prehistoric” People? for August 15, 2022. 

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There Must Be Repentance

Donnie Barnes' chart There Must Be Repentance is now available in Bible Basics.

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