October 20, 2019 - ChaddsFordLive.com

Edward James Murphy of Chadds Ford

Edward James Murphy, 69, of Chadds Ford, Sunday Sunday, October 6. Ed was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend.

Ed is survived by his loving wife, Carolyn DiSabatino Murphy; his children, Tracy Murphy (Jeffrey), Edward Murphy Jr. (Jackie) , Heather Murphy, Amber Murphy, Joseph Shortell, and Kelly Silliman (Robert); his grandchildren, Jessica Haney, Rebecca Haney, Veronica Haney, Valerie Murphy, Daisy Murphy, Ivy Murphy, Mikayla Ball, James Silliman and Ben Silliman; great-grandchildren, Jayden Hallman and Hailey Dugan; and his siblings, Joseph Murphy (Margaret), and Joan Martin (Jim). He is predeceased by his parents, Philis and Patrick Murphy; and his sisters Ethlanne Murphy and Phillis Duffy.

Ed was born in Marcus Hook and attended Chichester High School. He had a strong work ethic from a young age. As a boy, he made snow cones to sell to his neighbors for spending money. He bought his first car — a Chevy Camaro — with the money he made working at Acme grocery store. Ed worked as a millwright for the DuPont Co. for 33 years. He loved his work and took pride in developing his multitude of skills. He especially enjoyed training others on the job.

Above all, Ed was a family man and a natural father. In his retirement, he loved spending time with his beloved wife Carolyn and his many children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He was an avid Philadelphia sports fan, especially loving cheering on the Eagles and the Phillies. He was great at solving problems and could fix just about anything. He also loved learning about and discussing world history. Ed will be remembered for his kindness, his helpfulness, his warm smile, and his love for his family and friends. He will also be remembered for his sense of humor, always joking around and making us laugh.

Family and friends are invited to a visitation from 9:30-10:30 am on Saturday, Oct. 26, at St. Joseph’s on the Brandywine, 10 Old Church Rd, Wilmington, DE 19807. A Mass of Christian Burial and interment will immediately follow at 10:30 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Delaware Humane Association.

To send an online condolence please visit www.chandlerfuneralhome.com

About CFLive Staff

See Contributors Page https://chaddsfordlive.com/writers/

Edward James Murphy of Chadds Ford Read More »

Exploring Hope: Can all religions be true?

I occasionally come across people who say that all religions are true. They claim that God is like a mountain with many roads to the top. It doesn’t matter which road you take as long as you love others and treat them with respect. However, there is a logical problem with this idea.

Jesus clearly claimed to be the only way to God. He said, “All things have been handed over to me by my Father, and no one knows who the Son is except the Father, or who the Father is except the Son and anyone to whom the Son chooses to reveal him” (Luke 10:22 ESV).

He also said, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me” (John 14:6 ESV).

Therefore, if all religions are true, then the teaching of Jesus is false because he claimed to be the only way to God. But if the teaching of Jesus is false, then biblical Christianity is false. And if biblical Christianity is false, then not all religions can be true. Do you see the logical problem?

So rather than making the untenable claim that all religions are true, I think it’s more helpful to examine the central truth claims of each religion individually. What does it teach about the nature of God and the nature of humanity? What does it teach about the definition and origin of sin? What does it teach about authority and the epistemological foundation of knowledge? And what does it teach about salvation and the way to face death with boldness? And if every religion isn’t true, then suddenly their answers to these questions become very important indeed.

About Will Stern

Originally from Colorado, Will Stern is the pastor of Hope Presbyterian Church in Garnet Valley. He majored in violin performance for his undergrad and taught violin for a number of years before being called into ministry. He studied theology at Duke University and Westminster Theological Seminary.