Augustine's Book 6 continues his dismantling of Roman religion and philosophy. In particular, Book 6 addresses those who would claim that the gods are to be worshiped for what they give in the next life, not the material blessings they give in this life. Of course, Christians do indeed worship the One True God and … Continue reading City of God, Book 6: Trust these gods?
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Heavy Metal: Poets of Nothingness
When I first began to venture into music other than my parents, hard rock and heavy metal were among my first choices. At first, it was Christian Rock/Metal groups because that is what I could get away with. I'd go to the Christian bookstore and stock up on groups like Petra (rock, not metal), Bloodgood, … Continue reading Heavy Metal: Poets of Nothingness
Assembling is Essential to the Church
This post is theological, not about public health. Obviously, these two things have been in tension recently. Let me state baldly my position, then defend it. It was critical, for a time, that churches forgo meetings of any significant size due to the public health threat. But, assembling together is essential to the very nature … Continue reading Assembling is Essential to the Church
Musical Genres and What They Teach Me: Introduction
For a long time growing up, I and my siblings weren't allowed to listen to any secular music. We listened to the Robbie Hiner Band, Tom Green, Marvin and Theresa O'Dell, and a bit of Don Franciso. Oh, and somehow my parents snuck in a bit of the Beach Boys, Jan and Dean, the Association, … Continue reading Musical Genres and What They Teach Me: Introduction
City of God, Book 4: Rome’s Silly Gods
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
