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Apologetics for the Masses - Issue #132

Topic: Apologetics for the Masses – Issue #132

General Comments

I hope all of you are having a very merry Christmas Season and that the New Year brings many blessings for you and your loved ones. Two things to mention here: 1) A thank you from the Acosta family; and 2) Re-thinking the process for mailing CDs to Baptist (or other non-Catholic) ministers.

1) Here’s a message from Andy and Arlene Acosta, the family I mentioned in Issue #130 that was having such a difficult time:

Dearest Friends in Christ of the Bible Christian Society:

The outpouring of charity from you has been beyond what we could have imagined. Truly an AWESOME God that we have. This outpouring of God’s blessing and Grace are a big help to my wife, who about 2 months ago stopped attending Mass. She had convinced herself that although God exists, he’d turned his back on our plight and regardless of our prayers had neglected our requests and provided us with no real hope.

For myself, when I have the time to reflect on what has and is happening to us, I get mixed feelings about what His Divine Will is for our family. The thoughts and regrets of the sins of my past often haunt me and lead me down a dark road to feelings of depression. But, in those moments I have been asking for Christ’s Divine Mercy and, through the intercession of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, for the strength to carry on. As a 2nd Degree Knight of Columbus, I have asked for the prayers of the founder of this society, Father Michael McGivney to intercede on my behalf for a more secure future and a renewed business career, in hope for his cause for cannonization.

Many of you have asked for our prayers as well. Please know that we have prayed for all the families that have blessed us through the Bible Christian Society. For me, I believe that at this time in our spiritual life we are more united to Our Crucified Lord because of the trials and tribulations we are facing. I believe our intercessions, not only for our own family, but also our prayers for you and your families, are finding a special place in the Sacred Heart of Jesus, united as they are with our trials and sufferings, and with the prayers of Mary. Our prayers go out to every one of you for all your kind acts of charity.

A very sincere thank you to all you blessed families for your prayers and financial assistance during these truly unsure times our family is going through. Please continue to keep us in your prayers as we will you and yours during this Holy season of Christmas. We especially will keep close to our heart those of you who are in the same financial situation that we are and those that have asked for prayers for family members that have left the Church.

May the Lord be with you all. ”...for unto us a savior is born.” Merry Christmas!

Love, in Christ through Mary,

Andrew & Arlene Acosta & Family.

Andy has not yet found a job, but the influx of funds from you guys has certainly helped out in a big way. Please do continue to keep the Acosta family in your prayers.

2) Now, regarding the idea I mentioned in the last newsletter about ordering the CD, “Baptist Minister Becomes Catholic Priest,” and having it anonymously sent to one or more Baptist Ministers in your area. A number of folks got confused when they went to the website about exactly how to do that. So, let’s try something that I think might be a bit easier.

If you would like to send that particular CD, or any other CD or CDs (several folks also sent the “Rapture and the Bible” CD) to one or more Baptist ministers – or to any non-Catholic for that matter – simply make a donation on the “Donations” page for $1.00 per CD, and then email us, through the “Contact Us” page on the website, the name(s) and address(es) of those to whom you want us to send the CD(s). We already have a letter typed up to send along with the CDs and we will not mention your name unless you tell us to do otherwise. Let’s try that and see how it works.

Introduction

Okay, this week I’m going to give you guys a little apologetics exercise – get you to think about how you would respond to a particular situation, before you read about how I would respond to it. And I’m gonna trust you to sit down and think about it before you read my initial response…

Challenge/Response/Strategy

The Situation:

In the last newsletter, I gave you a couple of my “Two–Minute Apologetics” articles, both of which had to do with the biblical support for the Mass.  After sending out that newsletter, I received an email from a Mr. Ron Kempen, a subscriber to the newsletter – who is not Catholic – who has, for a couple of years now, been sending me emails about my newsletters telling me how wrong I am. 

Here is his email in its entirety (misspelling and bad grammar in the original):
 
John Martignoni,

You are certainly foolinig yourself with your religion. This is a much more, make that a very much more better description of the mass. http://gospellightmin.comarticles_by_others.php?id=74.  It’s time for you to wake up or as John (the apostle) says in his gospel, the truth will set you free!

Ron Kempen

Your Response?

So, take a few minutes and think about how you would respond to Mr. Kempen.  You don’t need to email me or anything, just think about it before reading my response below.   You can go to the link he mentions and read that garbage if you wish, but it’s not really necessary in order to complete this exercise.  But, if you do read the article at the link he gives, think also about how you would initially respond to that.  And I say “initially,” because you always need to remember that you don’t have to respond to every single point all at once.

Hint: As I see it, there is one major point of contention with Mr. Kempen’s response – go back and read what I wrote in the last newsletter (if you don’t still have it, you can go to the “Newsletter” page of our website – www.biblechristiansociety.com – and read it) and then look again at his response. 

Also, if you do r ead the article at the link he sent, think about how you would initially respond to that.  Keep my “Rules of Engagement” and my 4 apologetics strategies – The Ignorant Catholic; How to Be Offensive (Aw–fensive) Without Being Offensive (Uh–fensive); It’s the Principal of the Thing; and “But That’s My Interpretation” – in mind.

[Jeopardy music plays ever so quietly in the background…]

 

 

My Response:

The first, and most important, thing that I would say about Mr. Kempen’s response, is that he didn’t address a single one of the Scripture verses I used to support Catholic teaching on the Mass!  And you know what, neither did that article he linked to, just in case you read it.  In my newsletter I cited Malachi 1:11, 1 Cor 10:16–18, specific verses in Hebrews chapters 5, 8, and 9, and Hebrews chapters 4–10 in gen eral.  Those Scripture passages all fit very well with specific Catholic teaching on the Mass, and that prophecy from Malachi 1:11 gives a very good description of what occurs within the Catholic Church on a daily basis.  Did Mr. Kempen even attempt to give an alternative interpretation for a single one of those verses?  No, he did not. 

So, the first thing I would do in response to Mr. Kempen’s email would be to say, “Answer those Scripture passages.  Tell me how those specific passages fit into your theological system.  Give me your interpretation of those verses.”  And why do we want to hear his interpretation of those verses?  Because his interpretation won’t make a whole lotta sense and we will then be able to systematically pick apart his un–systematic theology, just by asking him a few questions.  I would not bother responding to anything in that article he linked to until such time as he had responded to what I had initially written.  He’s telling me I’m wrong, well, show me why I’m wrong.  Don’t just wave your hand and say, “You’re wrong,” and then send me off to read some article somebody else has written that doesn’t even address what I’ve said.  I don’t mind reading what someone else has written, but first I want you to respond to my arguments.  Do not let the other guy set the pace.  You set the pace, you define the arguments, you make him respond to what you have to say. 

Now, if you read that article he linked to, what is the first response you had to it?  My first response was: This is all 100% his private, fallible, non–authoritative, non–binding, man–made interpretation and why should I eat this garbage he’s throwing out?  Well, in truth, my very first response was: Oh for cryin’ out loud…another ex–Ca tholic telling us how “devout” he was and and what a wonderful Catholic he was, that is, of course, until he got “saved.”  You know, it amazes me how all of these formerly “devout” Catholics seem to have serious misunderstandings regarding exactly what the Church teaches…as this guy does.  I used to think “devout” meant closely adhering to Church teaching in word and in deed, but after reading about all these “devout” former Catholics, apparently it actually means being ignorant of Church teaching.  Go figure…I guess I was just devout about what devout means. 

Anyway, back to it being that guy’s opinion.  Here’s a quote from the article: “My study of the Scriptures had caused me to doubt the Catholic interpretation of the Mass. My mind was already prepared to accept the fact that the bread and wine were symbols. Now I found my heart conf irming that truth.“

“His” study of the Scriptures caused him to doubt the Catholic interpretation of the Mass.  Is he an authoritative interpreter of Scripture?  I guess he must be!  Is he infallible in his interpretations?  Well, I guess so!  And look at what confirmed it for him…his heart.  In other words, his final authority for declaring the Catholic Church wrong about the Mass is…(drum roll please)...his feelings.  I guess that’s all anyone would need, right?

If you do read through that article, pay close attention to what the Bible verses he quotes actually say, versus all the verbiage he adds to them.  He stretches and twists Scripture quite a bit. 

Regarding my giving a response to that article, if Mr. Kempen responds by directly addressing the Scripture verses I brought up in the previous newsletter, then I will be more than happy to g ive a response to the article he linked to.  I might address that article in a future newsletter anyway, because there was one huge contradiction in it where he completely destroys his own arguments (see if you can find it), but I’ll just have to wait and see.

In Conclusion

Again, I hope 2010 is filled with many blessings for you and your loved ones. Please keep us (both of us) here at the Bible Christian Society in your prayers throughout the year – we will be keeping you and yours in ours.

God bless!

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http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/wales/8435985.stm

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BUSINESS

* Iceland approves new Icesave deal *
Iceland's parliament narrowly backs a deal to repay British and Dutch governments over the collapse of the Icesave bank.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/business/8435662.stm

* Tiger Woods loses AT&T as sponsor *
Golf star Tiger Woods' fall from grace continues as the US phone giant becomes the latest to end its sponsorship.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/business/8436514.stm

* Vietnam's growth picks up pace *
Vietnam's economy grew by 6.9% in the fourth quarter, the fastest rate in two years, helped by government spending.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/business/8435889.stm

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ENTERTAINMENT

* Actor Stewart receives knighthood *
Stage and Star Trek actor Patrick Stewart leads the world of arts in the New Year Honours list with a knighthood for services to drama.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/entertainment/arts_and_culture/8434903.stm

* Sheens 'seeking reconciliation' *
Charlie Sheen and his wife Brooke Mueller Sheen - who last week accused him of putting a knife to her throat - want to reconcile, their lawyers say.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/entertainment/8435898.stm

* Thriller added to US film archive *
Michael Jackson's Thriller becomes the first music video to be added to the US national film archive.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/entertainment/8435911.stm

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SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT

* Honour for top science educator *
Science and technology educator John Holman is among several eminent scientists awarded New Year Honours.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/science/nature/8435305.stm

* Russia 'plans to stop asteroid' *
The Russian space agency has said it will hammer out plans to divert an asteroid that will pass near the Earth in 20 years' time.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/science/nature/8435829.stm

* Nasa picks three in space contest *
Nasa has chosen three front runners among proposals for the next space mission in its New Frontiers programme.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/science/nature/8434815.stm

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TECHNOLOGY

* New Year Honours for game makers *
Four veterans of the UK's computer game industry have been given New Year Honours.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/technology/8436500.stm

* 'Start-up' visas to boost US tech *
Plans to create "start-up" visas in the US for foreign entrepreneurs with hi-tech business ideas will be debated in 2010.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/technology/8417510.stm

* Spinvox bought by Nuance for £64m *
Voice-to-text company Spinvox has been bought by speech recognition firm Nuance in a cash and stock deal worth £64m.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/technology/8435137.stm

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HEALTH

* Swine flu 'more likely in young' *
Children are twice as likely as adults to catch swine flu, a study says, while dismissing suggestions they are "super-spreaders".
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/health/8434803.stm

* Home drinkers 'over-pour spirits' *
Most people who drink spirits at home pour well over what they would get in a single pub measure, figures suggest.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/health/8434905.stm

* Children's alcohol risks warning *
Parents in England are warned not to under-estimate the "dangerous consequences" of children drinking alcohol.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/education/8433792.stm

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ON THIS DAY

* 1964: Campbell speeds to double record *
Donald Campbell breaks the world water speed record, the only man to break both land and water speed records in the same year.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/onthisday/hi/dates/stories/december/31/newsid_3243000/3243010.stm

* 1999: Putin takes over as Yeltsin resigns *
Boris Yeltsin has resigned as Russian president and says Prime Minister Vladimir Putin will take over immediately.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/onthisday/hi/dates/stories/december/31/newsid_4102000/4102107.stm

* 1987: Zeebrugge heroes honoured *
People who displayed heroism during the Zeebrugge ferry disaster are recognised in the New Year's Honours List.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/onthisday/hi/dates/stories/december/31/newsid_2560000/2560075.stm

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BBC SPORT
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TOP STORIES

* Furious Pacquiao sues Mayweather *
Manny Pacquiao launches legal proceedings against Floyd Mayweather for falsely accusing him of taking performance-enhancing drugs.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/boxing/8430611.stm

* Tiger Woods loses AT&T as sponsor *
Golf star Tiger Woods' fall from grace continues as the US phone giant becomes the latest to end its sponsorship.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/business/8436514.stm

* Mourinho rules out instant return *
Inter Milan coach Jose Mourinho rules out a return to the Premier League until his after his contract in Italy expires in 2012.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/europe/8436434.stm

* Beckham content with defence role *
David Beckham says he would play in defence for AC Milan after starting a five-month loan spell from LA Galaxy with the Italian giants.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/europe/8435577.stm

* Boss Coyle plays down Bolton move *
Burnley manager Owen Coyle and Bolton assistant Chris Evans rule out succeeding Gary Megson as boss at the Reebok Stadium.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/teams/b/bolton_wanderers/8435968.stm

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FOOTBALL

* Mourinho rules out instant return *
Inter Milan coach Jose Mourinho rules out a return to the Premier League until his after his contract in Italy expires in 2012.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/europe/8436434.stm

* Boss Coyle plays down Bolton move *
Burnley manager Owen Coyle and Bolton assistant Chris Evans rule out succeeding Gary Megson as boss at the Reebok Stadium.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/teams/b/bolton_wanderers/8435968.stm

* O'Shea injury concerns Ferguson *
Sir Alex Ferguson admits it could be another two months before John O'Shea is ready to return from injury.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/teams/m/man_utd/8436026.stm

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AFRICAN FOOTBALL

* Mali include Keita in squad *
Barcelona's Seydou Keita is included in Mali's final 23-man squad for the Africa Cup of Nations in Angola as he continues to recover from injury.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/africa/8436517.stm

* Bance missing for Burkina Faso *
Germany-based striker Aristide Bance is left out of Burkina Faso's 23-man squad to go to the Africa Cup of Nations in Angola.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/africa/8436051.stm

* Angola lose as Mali win *
Africa Cup of Nations hosts Angola lose 2-1 to Estonia in a friendly in Portugal while Mali beat Iran 2-1 in a four-team tournament in Qatar.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/africa/8436034.stm

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CRICKET

* Swann's haul crowns 'dream' year *
England's Graeme Swann admits 2009 has been a 'dream' for him after sealing an innings win for England against South Africa.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/cricket/england/8434644.stm

* Aussie win hands Ponting record *
Ricky Ponting becomes the most successful captain in the history of Test cricket as victory over Pakistan gives him a record 42nd win.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/cricket/8434421.stm

* England call on Carberry as cover *
England call-up Hampshire left-hander Michael Carberry as cover for Paul Collingwood ahead of the third Test against South Africa, starting on 3 January.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/cricket/england/8433373.stm

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RUGBY UNION

* Live Scrum V - Dragons v Scarlets *
Live Scrum V as Newport Gwent Dragons face Llanelli Scarlets. (UK only)
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/rugby_union/7597879.stm

* Dragons 9-14 Scarlets *
The Scarlets weathered a remarkable late Dragons assault to end the home side's 100% Rodney Parade record.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/rugby_union/welsh/8434067.stm

* Lions legend McGeechan knighted *
British and Irish Lions legend Ian McGeechan is knighted in the 2010 New Year Honours List, with Jenson Button and Beth Tweddle among the other sports stars to be recognised.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/front_page/8435126.stm

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RUGBY LEAGUE

* Brave Prescott honoured with MBE *
Former St Helens star Steve Prescott becomes a MBE in the New Year Honours list in recognition of his services to rugby league and charity.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/rugby_league/8435174.stm

* Mason turns down Crusaders offer *
Australia forward Willie Mason rejects a move to the Super League with Crusaders and is poised to stay in the NRL with Melbourne Storm.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/rugby_league/super_league/celtic_crusaders/8431776.stm

* Crusaders complete double signing *
Crusaders complete the signing of Australian duo Tony Martin and Michael Witt for the 2010 Super League season.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/rugby_league/super_league/celtic_crusaders/8433923.stm

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TENNIS

* Murray hopes for Grand Slam boost *
Andy Murray hopes his decision to skip his title defence in Doha will help his chances of securing his first Grand Slam title at the Australian Open.

Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/tennis/8436367.stm

* Federer & Williams win ITF awards *
Roger Federer and Serena Williams are named 2009 world champions by the International Tennis Federation.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/tennis/8426306.stm

* Henin given wildcard for Sydney *
Former world number one Justine Henin gets a wildcard for the Sydney International tournament which starts on 10 January.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/tennis/8424563.stm

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GOLF

* Tiger Woods loses AT&T as sponsor *
Golf star Tiger Woods' fall from grace continues as the US phone giant becomes the latest to end its sponsorship.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/business/8436514.stm

* Scots golfer Matthew lands honour *
Golfer Catriona Matthew describes being appointed MBE in the New Year Honours List as "the icing on the cake" following a memorable 2009.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/golf/8435295.stm

* Garcia worried about hand injury *
Sergio Garcia will seek a specialist's advice after revealing he is still troubled by the hand injury that has kept him from playing for three weeks.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/golf/8433977.stm

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MOTORSPORT

* Honours thrill Button and Brawn *
World champion Jenson Button says his MBE in the New Year's Honours List is the "crowning glory" of his year as team boss Ross Brawn is appointed an OBE.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/motorsport/formula_one/8435013.stm

* Pedrosa to focus on 2010 after op *
Dani Pedrosa leaves hospital after having surgery to remove a screw from his left hand and will step up his training for 2010 in a fortnight.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/motorsport/motorbikes/8430012.stm

* Raikkonen agrees rallying switch *
Former Formula 1 champion Kimi Raikkonen agrees to race for Citroen's junior team in the 2010 World Rally Championship.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/motorsport/formula_one/8394585.stm

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FORMULA 1

* Honours thrill Button and Brawn *
World champion Jenson Button says his MBE in the New Year's Honours List is the "crowning glory" of his year as team boss Ross Brawn is appointed an OBE.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/motorsport/formula_one/8435013.stm

* Full results *

Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one/results/default.stm

* View full standings tables *

Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/motorsport/formula_one/standings/default.stm

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BOXING

* Furious Pacquiao sues Mayweather *
Manny Pacquiao launches legal proceedings against Floyd Mayweather for falsely accusing him of taking performance-enhancing drugs.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/boxing/8430611.stm

* Holyfield fights on against Botha *
Evander Holyfield will fight Francois Botha for the lightly-regarded World Boxing Federation heavyweight title in Uganda on 16 January.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/boxing/8436344.stm

* Super-fight duo given test demand *
Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr are ordered to submit to urine tests within 48 hours by the Nevada boxing commission.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/boxing/8432085.stm

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ATHLETICS

* US relay teams suffer medal blow *
Seven US runners lose a preliminary ruling in their bid to keep Olympic relay medals taken away after Marion Jones was banned for doping.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/athletics/8421626.stm

* UKA ups Euro qualifying standards *
UK Athletics announces tougher qualifying standards for next year's European Championships in Barcelona.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/athletics/8412339.stm

* Yelling wins but Farah collapses *
Hayley Yelling wins the women's European Cross Country Championships, but Mo Farah collapses after coming second in the men's race.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/athletics/8410713.stm

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SNOOKER

* TV show helps White preparation *
Jimmy White believes appearing in ITV's I'm a Celebrity will help him at next month's Masters.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/snooker/8430119.stm

* White given wildcard into Masters *
Snooker legend Jimmy White is handed a wildcard into the Masters at Wembley Arena.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/snooker/8418717.stm

* Hearn confirmed as snooker chief *
Promoter Barry Hearn is ratified as the new chairman of snooker's governing body after he and Steve Davis are co-opted onto the board.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/snooker/8394843.stm

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HORSE RACING

* Chaser Jack sidelined until 2011 *
Leading Arkle Chase contender Crack Away Jack will be out for at least 12 months, says trainer Emma Lavelle.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/horse_racing/8436262.stm

* Frost sheets go on at Cheltenham *
Ground staff at Cheltenham cover the entire new course with giant frost sheets in an effort to ensure racing goes ahead on New Year's Day.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/horse_racing/8435494.stm

* Cornelius Lysaght on Twitter *
Follow the latest news from the BBC's horse racing correspondent (external site)
Full story:
http://twitter.com/CorneliusRacing

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CYCLING

* Cycling 'leads anti-doping fight' *
David Millar says cycling has gone from being one of the sports worst affected by doping to leading the fight against performance-enhancing drugs.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/cycling/8428057.stm

* Hoy prioritises gold over record *
Cycling champion Sir Chris Hoy says he will not risk his gold medal chances by chasing three Olympic titles at the 2012 Games in London.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/cycling/8427139.stm

* Scotland lift life ban on Millar *
Scotland will allow cyclist David Millar to compete for his nation at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in India after he won an appeal against his life ban.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/cycling/8425814.stm

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OTHER SPORT...

* England calm Delhi Games concerns *
England's Commonwealth Games chief denies they will pull out of the 2010 event in India over security concerns.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/front_page/8434434.stm

* Diabetes hampering Van Barneveld *
Raymond van Barneveld reveals he is struggling to cope with diabetes after beating Kevin Painter in the third round of the PDC World Championship.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/darts/8435634.stm

* Lakeside set for BDO title battle *
Ted Hankey begins the defence of his BDO World Professional Darts title against Gary Robson on Saturday.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/darts/8320754.stm

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FUN AND GAMES

* Sport quotes of the decade Pt II *
Jose Mourinho leads the way in our round-up of quotes from 2005 to 2009
Full story:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrischarles/2009/12/quotes_of_the_decade_part_ii.html

* Sport quotes of the year *
Beach balls, handballs and commentators' classics from the past year
Full story:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrischarles/2009/12/quotes_of_the_year_2009.html

* The decade in pictures - part II *
The biggest stories from the last 10 years in photos
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/front_page/8429629.stm

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NORTHERN IRELAND

* Ulster v Munster (Sat) *
Munster will be without all their current Ireland regulars in Saturday's Magners League clash against Ulster.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/rugby_union/irish/8436316.stm

* Seaview ref feared for his safety *
Irish League referee Adrian McCourt says he was concerned for his safety after sending off five players and a manager in the Crusaders v Cliftonville match.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/irish/8432028.stm

* Dolan loses in PDC second round *
Northern Ireland darts player Brendan Dolan will play Raymond van Barneveld in the second round of the Ladbrokes.com World Championship.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/darts/8426834.stm

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SCOTLAND

* Miller loses Gers red card appeal *
Rangers striker Kenny Miller loses his red card appeal and will miss Sunday's Old Firm derby.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/teams/r/rangers/8435623.stm

* Highlights - Rangers v Dundee United *
It is quite simply the Kris Boyd show as Rangers tear apart Dundee United, with the record-breaking striker helping himself to five goals. BBC Scotland's Paul Mitchell describes the action from Ibrox.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/scotland/8435630.stm

* Houston does not want United job *
Interim boss Peter Houston confirms he does not want to become Dundee United's new permanent manager.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/teams/d/dundee_utd/8436256.stm

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WALES

* Live scores - Magners League *
Live score of the Magners League fixture between the Dragons and the Scarlets.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/rugby_union/8346422.stm

* Live Scrum V - Dragons v Scarlets *
Live Scrum V as Newport Gwent Dragons face Llanelli Scarlets. (UK only)
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/rugby_union/7597879.stm

* Cardiff target midfielder Watson *
Wigan Athletic's Ben Watson has emerged as a loan transfer target to solve Cardiff City's midfield crisis, BBC Sport understands.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/teams/c/cardiff_city/8435563.stm

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