I have been wading through No Other Name: A critical survey of Christian attitudes towards the World Religions by Paul Knitter. It's actually not all that bad except that Knitter seems to intentionally misrepresent Conservative Evangelical theology and misses some key distinctions. One of the most important misrepresentations comes in his discussion of the similarities … Continue reading your faith does not save you
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A Note of Self Congratulation
I am not trendy nor the son of a trendy man (ok, except my cool glasses, and I got a lot of crap about them at first cause they're trendy and I'm not). I'm always five steps behind everyone in music (I was still listening to Kenny Rogers in the 8th grade), fashion (just ask … Continue reading A Note of Self Congratulation
What is the meaning of ‘homosexual’ in the Bible?
There is a common argument that when the Bible speaks of homosexuality what it is actually referring to is 1) homosexual rape, 2) sex with boys (children), 3) homosexual prostitutes (cult prostitutes), 4) heterosexuals having 'unnatural' homosexual sex. Are these arguments valid? What is the Bible referring to specifically? I'll look at these other options … Continue reading What is the meaning of ‘homosexual’ in the Bible?
Predestination and Double Predestination
From a student (with permission), "I have a question. One of my friends, a Christian who I have always admired and looked up to, is questioning me about predetermination/John Calvin, and asking me why God would create people if he knows they won't be saved, and whether or not he creates people to *not* be … Continue reading Predestination and Double Predestination
What if Paul’s Letter to the Galatians was published in Christianity Today?
I stumbled upon this post on the Sacred Sandwich today. It's wonderful, and scary true. Here's a sample of letters to the editor:Dear Christianity Today: In response to Paul D. Apostle’s article about the Galatian church in your January issue, I have to say how appalled I am by the unchristian tone of this hit … Continue reading What if Paul’s Letter to the Galatians was published in Christianity Today?
God Entranced 