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TODAY'S DIALOGUE - October 9, 2002
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Florida man changes name to 'I am who I am' - Associated Press
Charles Haffey wanted to legally change his name to "God." It took a loophole of biblical proportions. A Columbia County judge initially denied his request in April to legally adopt the heavenly moniker, so Haffey took a passage from the Bible where Moses asks God who he is and hears "I am who I am or I will be who I will be," and asked Judge Vernon Douglas once more to change his name.

• Who I Am said he became a Christian and wanted to change everything starting with his name. Do you think the name he chose was a good name to give glory to God? Why or why not? How can you best glorify God?
  
  
• If someone asked you who God is, how would you answer?
  
  
• If you could be someone famous who would it be and why?
  
  
• What is the meaning behind your name? Why did your parents choose the name you were given?
  
  
• What scripture comes to mind with this? John 21:19; 1 Corinthians 10:31; Psalm 82:12
  

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SIDE ORDERS - other news from today

Miss America told to zip it on chastity talk - WASHINGTON TIMES
Miss America 2003, Erika Harold, yesterday said pageant officials have ordered her not to talk publicly about sexual abstinence, a cause she has advocated to teenage girls in Illinois.

Survey: Abortions are less common - USA Today
The U.S. abortion rate dropped significantly during the second half of the 1990s, particularly among teenagers, and experts attribute the decline to better awareness of contraception and a fear of disease that has cut down on sexual activity.

UN Criticizes Britain for Child Smacking - CNS News
At the core of the debate is statute dating from 1860 that provides a defense against assault laws. Parents cannot be found guilty of assault if their actions are a "reasonable chastisement" of their children.

HOLLYWOOD STARS DEFEND PRO-LIFE VIEWS ON TV TALK SHOWS - LifeSite
Former supermodel Kathy Ireland and Emmy-award winning actress Patricia Heaton of “Everybody Loves Raymond” appeared on talk shows Monday and Tuesday where both were pressed on their pro-life beliefs.

Filmmakers Hope Kids Like Their Veggies - Fox News
The best-selling direct-to-video series of the last two years features a group of digitally animated vegetables that recreate biblical stories. And on Friday, the oh-so-nutritious bounty is leaping to the big screen with Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie.

LEFTOVERS - previous dialogues

Monday - October 7, 2002

KUPD deejay suspended over Kile prank

Friday - October 4, 2002

Indiana teen saved after online suicide bid

Thursday - October 3, 2002

Trophy Husbands

Wednesday - September 11, 2002

Church Attendance Back to Normal

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