Throughout Books One to Three, Augustine has demonstrated that the Roman gods were no true protectors of the city - not from internal rot and not from external threats. In Book Four Augustine pulls at the disorganized threads of Roman religion until it unravels and the folly of paganism is laid bare. In Book Three, … Continue reading City of God, Book 4: Rome’s Silly Gods
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City of God, Book 2: Rome Deserved It!
In Book 2, Augustine continues his defense of Christianity against the claim that it is responsible for the sacking of Rome. In Book 1 he asserted that it was due to the barbarians regard for Christ's name that so many were shown mercy - the Goth's did not drag people who had sought refuge in … Continue reading City of God, Book 2: Rome Deserved It!
City of God, Book 1: Welcome to the City
During this time of less activity, I thought I'd take up a book I've wanted to read since college, but haven't read in its entirety - Augustine's City of God. I read portions in college for Political Science classes and more in seminary for Theology and Church History classes. But, the 1100 pages are intimidating. … Continue reading City of God, Book 1: Welcome to the City
Faith vs Decisions
I was recently in a conversation with someone I respect immensely. They reported something they heard a pastor say that troubled them. Via the grapevine, it was reported that this pastor taught that his kids didn't need to be saved because they already were, by virtue of him being a pastor. I suspect, knowing something … Continue reading Faith vs Decisions
Why are we Shocked?
Don't forget, we live in Babylon. And Babylon isn't Jerusalem - never has been, never will be (in fact, earthly Jerusalem ain't no Jerusalem either). In two stages, Israel was taken into exile. First, the Northern Kingdom was conquered carried into exile to the Assyrian empire in 722BC. The Southern Kingdom of Judah help off … Continue reading Why are we Shocked?
God Entranced 