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Tis the Reason

Rit Varriale12.2015Essay Posts282 Comments

The attached pic is a great visual complement to Eleanor Slater’s poem “December 24th.” The addressee is our Lord and Savior, but the message is for you and me. Tomorrow You are born again Who died so many times. Do You like the candle-light, Do You like the chimes? Do You stop to wonder Why men never see How very … Read More

Have a Very Mannequin Christmas

Rit Varriale12.2015Essay Posts1501 Comments

The other day, I figured it might be nice to ignore the attacks on Christmas and Christianity for a week or two, and focus on the victories of some Christians. Then, after the New Year, I would get back to writing about some of the issues going on at both the local and national level. However, some things are just … Read More

God Bless Dallas, NC

Rit Varriale12.2015Essay Posts1351 Comments

Here’s another article with IJ Review dealing with Freedom From Religion and the people of Dallas, NC.

Meet Rit Varriale

Dr. Rit Varriale is originally from Schenectady, New York. He became involved in the Baptist tradition while attending The Citadel. Upon graduation, Rit was commissioned as an officer in the United States Army and was assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division.

In 1996, Rit entered the ministry and began his theological training receiving a M.Div. (Campbell University Divinity School), a Th.M. (Duke University Divinity School), and a D.Min. (Princeton Theological Seminary). From 1996-present he has served three congregations in North Carolina.