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By Todd Coble

For The Paper

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“All religions are the same.” As a minister, this is something I hear quite often. And while you might expect a Christian pastor to balk at this statement and immediately begin to argue that Christianity has many key beliefs that distinguish it from other religions and try to convince you of this by touting key Christian beliefs and virtues, you may be surprised to know I agree with this statement. Yet, it is not for the reasons you may suspect.

First, let’s explore the idea that “All religions are the same.” This is put forth today as the basis for religious tolerance. And while all religions should certainly be tolerated, and everyone should be allowed to freely choose which religion, if any, they will follow; does this mean all religions are the same? If so, the claims and beliefs of the various religions must be essentially the same. However, in terms of specific beliefs and teachings, there are stark differences.

Continue reading Pastor’s Pen column: Different, yet the same

Three featured artists, including Sarina Roth with Never the Rock Photography, will be showcased from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday at the Braselton Gallery. Terri Estes, a graphic and fine artist, and Sloan Jones, a potter, will also be featured.

Never the Rock Photography has been recognized as top choice for Best Photography Studio in Jackson County, and Sarina offers framed prints and note cards at Braselton Gallery. She is available for commissioned sessions. Her work has been featured in HOME Living in North Georgia Magazine, Living Jackson Magazine and Points North Magazine and Southern Distinction.

Terri Estes’ work includes basket weaving, quilting, oil painting and drawing, and Sloan Jones offers a wide variety of shapes, sizes and glazes with her pottery.

Braselton Gallery is located at 36 Frances St., in historic downtown Braselton, just 1/4 mile east of I-85 and is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesdays through Sunday.

By FARAH BOHANNON, For The Paper

The Mayfield Dairy Farms Visitors’ Center in Braselton has officially been reopened since Nov. 9, 2012, and now that summer has arrived, the center is seeing more visitors as summer day camps and other groups are adding the venue to their itinerary.

On a recent day, youth in green T-shirts of the Jefferson Parks & Rec day camp filled the benches and tables outside the center as they enjoyed scoops of Mayfield ice cream.

With its reopening, there have been some changes and Mayfield Dairy representatives were at the Braselton CID LifePath celebration handing out miniature ice cream sandwiches and tour brochures as they spread the word about renewed tours.

Continue reading Summertime boosts visits to Mayfield Dairy Farms

Saturday on the Square held June 1 in downtown Jefferson included live demonstrations by local artists, such as Sue Compton from House of Clay with Eliana Kidd, storytelling, music, dance performances and a children’s art center. In the evening, Sunset on the Square featured three live bands. See the photo gallery below.