Oh my. I realized after chapter one I will never make it through this book - not only because of the horrible theology, but also the style. It is so repetitive. It is so repetitive. Oh, sorry, it's contagious. The introduction actually begins with a paragraph I could hear myself saying, or Bob saying. Joel … Continue reading Be a Better You, chapter 1
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I Can’t Believe I Just Did That!
I was just at Borders Books and I bought Joel Osteen's newest book Becoming a Better You. I don't know if I've ever been embarrassed about a book purchase before, but I felt compelled to explain to the cashier that I wanted to review the book on my blog, not ingest it and be a … Continue reading I Can’t Believe I Just Did That!
God is Not Great, by Christopher Hitchens
Today I was in Borders and saw a hardback in the new realease section. The title, God is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything. I picked it up and thumbed through it. I didn't buy it, not yet. I read the back cover and the endorsements. One stood out, it's from the New Yorker and … Continue reading God is Not Great, by Christopher Hitchens
Do evangelicals take the Bible literally?
This question is not as cut and dry as one might think. The natural impulse is to say, yes, of course. But don't be so quick, or you might not like the corner you paint yourself into!For example, even those who claim to take the Bible literally must admit that there is metaphor, simile, symbolism, … Continue reading Do evangelicals take the Bible literally?
Religious Tolerance
Recently, I was asked to participate in a blog for the IDS religious directory. I was/am hesitant because I know the controversy that can swirl around these kind of discussions. I did, however, decide to enter the fray by commenting on a blog about Religious Tolerance. Here is a quote from the post by Rev. … Continue reading Religious Tolerance
