Thanks to the good Professor for this timely essay -
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Nov 19 2009
The Legal Fight Over God’s Secular Title
Hadn’t heard about this one…
Pop quiz: which of the following names represents a non-sectarian, universal deity? Allah, Dios, Gott, Dieu, Elohim, Gud, or Jesus?
Oct 26 2009
In the Mail: Something Specific from Random House
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Random House has sent along a copy of Karen Armstrong’s book, The Case for God, for review. So far, she is getting excellent reviews on this book, which is in many ways a response to the recent rise of militant atheism -
Reviews
Praise for Karen Armstrong’s The Case for God
“The time is ripe for a book like The Case for God, which wraps a rebuke to the more militant sort of atheism in an engaging survey of Western religious thought.”
—Ross Douthat, The New York Times Book Review“Armstrong’s argument is prescient, for it reflects the most important shifts occurring in the religious landscape.”
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Oct 22 2009
Dr. Jim Linville Wants to Destroy the Society of Biblical Literature
Well, maybe not destroy it, but….
1. Promote scholarship of the Bible from a non-religious viewpoint.
2. Produce scholarly critiques of religionist biblical scholarship, and how it functions to maintain the authority and value of the Bible in the modern world.
3. Form a counterweight to the Evangelical Theological Society, and perhaps engage in cordial dialogue and debate with its members through written formats and through joint sessions. (see here as well)
I get what he is trying to, destroy the Bible, wreck Christianity, cast doubts, and make Jim West get a cat, but others do not. As far as I can tell, no one has said anything else about it.
Personally, I do not believe in Dr. Linville, and believe that his blog is part myth, legend, and ANE folklore, redacted daily for socio-religious agendas.
Oct 20 2009
Losing Faith in The Bible – A Reporter Tells You Why
So many have seen this as the quintessential doctrine of the Christian faith – the complete infallibility and preservation of the Scriptures. Some have taken this to the extreme and created doctrines, such as the KJVO. Others go the other way and give up Christianity altogether (Ehrman for one).
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Oct 20 2009
More on Karen Armstrong’s The Case for God
If I keep going, I am going to have to read this book. Here is an except:
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Aug 25 2009
Yes, The Worst Song Stylings Disguised as Worship Ever
If you ever see me head into a place like this…please have me committed. (HT)
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Jan 06 2009
Five spiritual trends to watch for in 2009
The dark nights of early January are when many Canadians turn to spirituality for their light. But it was hard to get a clear vision of what was going on in the dramatic world of religion in 2008.
There were Muslim fundamentalist terrorist bombings in India, a divisive Christian-fuelled election in the U.S., Buddhist protests in Asia and ever-growing numbers of Canadians saying, “I’m not religious, but I’m spiritual.”
Amid the apparent chaos of 2008’s spiritual and religious events, I see five major trends emerging for 2009 and beyond:
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Oct 23 2008
Atheists Plan Anti-God Ad Campaign on Buses
via Atheists Plan Anti-God Ad Campaign on Buses
LONDON — London buses have God on their side — but not for long, if atheists have their way.
The sides of some of London’s red buses will soon carry ads asserting there is “probably no God,” as nonbelievers fight what they say is the preferential treatment given to religion in British society.
Organizers of a campaign to raise funds for the ads said Wednesday they received more than $113,000 in donations, almost seven times their target, in the hours since they launched the project on a charity Web site. Supporters include Oxford University biologist Richard Dawkins, who donated $9,000.
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Oct 14 2008
Christian Response to Secular Government
Finally, some sense of reason on the election.
via YesuMulungi.com
THOUGHTS ON THE CURRENT GLOBAL ECONOMIC CRISIS
Kato Mivule
Christian Response to Secular Government…Kato Mivule…Oct 13 2008
It is election time in the USA and Christians are not mandated to vote or not to vote in the Bible, at least by New Testament Teachings. So, the choice to vote and not to vote is left up to the conscience and judgment of a believer.
However, the New Testament is very clear when it comes to what a Christian’s Reponses should be when governed by any secular government. We are not to engage in any type of armed rebellion or incitements just because you disagree with the Ruling Authorities…
A lot of Christian Blogs and websites in America are so scared that Barrack Obama will become the next President of the US that they are busy sending out emails and articles that are nothing but HATE, REBELLION, and FEAR MONGERING that somehow Arab Moslems are going to overrun the US Whitehouse and install Communism.
Many Christians, especially in the “Christian Remnant Movement” are caught up in these Hate Mongering Christian Religious Right sites that they are preparing themselves for Rebellion and in some cases joining ‘Christian Vigilante Militia’ groups so as to ‘Retake America Back’ incase Obama wins the Election…
However, I WARN YOU, that WATCH OUT and don’t be deceived into joining such foolish blood thirsty hate groups. Regardless of who wins the November Elections, the Sky will not fall… Regardless of if McCain wins or Obama wins, the Bible is clear as to what our mandate to government should be as Christians.
Personally, I don’t agree with the Policies of GW Bush but he is still the President of the USA and the Bible commands us that we give him due honor…
I remember when many evangelicals found out that GW Bush was not really a “Christian”, and had begun receding their rights through the Big Brother Patriot Act, some Christians in America begun joining ‘Vigilante Militia’ groups so as to “Retake America Back”…utter foolishness and stupidity!
America’s Religious Right Evangelicals are deceived and their Trust is now in Hate, Rebellion, and the Gun… Don’t follow such men, they are heading to HELL. They hide behind Pro Life, Anti Abortion, Anti Gay, Pro Marriage but are not, they are simply using Christianity as a cover for EVIL… Brethren WATCHOUT and don’t be DECIEVED by POLITICAL CHRISTIANITY!
This is what the New Testament teaches our response should be to Secular Government….
Romans 13:1-8
(1) Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.
(2) Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.
(3) For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same:
(4) For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.
(5) Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.
(6) For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God’s ministers, attending continually upon this very thing.
(7) Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honor to whom honor.
(8) Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law.
1 Peter 2:13-18
(13) Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;
(14) Or unto governors, as unto them that are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of them that do well.
(15) For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:
(16) As free, and not using your liberty for a cloak of maliciousness, but as the servants of God.
(17) Honor all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king.
(18) Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward.
Titus 3:1-2
(1) Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work,
(2) To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, showing all meekness unto all men.
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