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Monthly Archives: August 2010
Canadian theologian Clark Pinnock
R.I.P. Clark H. Pinnock (03 Feb. 1937 to 15 Aug. 2010) Fearless Canadian theologian, Clark Pinnock, dies He will be missed.
Posted in Biblical Studies, Theology
Rev. Al Mohler’s false statements and why fundamentalists become “faith fibbers”
How Darwin Sustains My Baptist Search for Truth by Karl Giberson
Posted in Fundamentalism, Sciences
Abolish WHAT drug laws?
‘I am awarding this week’s Order of Gullible Stupidity to Sir Ian Gilmore, a senior doctor who has lent his name to the modish and well-financed campaign to abolish what’s left of Britain’s drug laws. The professor is mouthing the … Continue reading
Posted in Peter Hitchens, Politics, World Events
What exactly is wrong with modern, liberal secularism?
‘Virtue requires the exercise of judgment. The virtue of courage, for example, isn’t just about suppressing fear, but about suppressing it at the right times and for the right reasons. If a fireman dashed into a burning house to save … Continue reading
Posted in Philosophy, Politics, World Events, Secularism
‘Operation Chalice’ police raid on Catholic church offices declared unlawful
Belgian authorities said it was illegal for the police to raid the offices of Catholic bishops and any evidence obtained will not be allowed in court. The same day, the Brussels court of prosecution issued a judgment that all confiscated … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Churches, Politics, World Events
How fundamentalists have turned a word into an idol
Why inerrancy doesn’t matter by Roger E. Olson
Posted in Biblical Studies, Fundamentalism, Theology
Was Christ’s life based on pagan myths, leading to ‘the greatest cover-up of all time’? Hardly
Was Christ’s life based on pagan myths? No, as the article makes clear. Then again, mythicists will believe anything, in the same way that creationists will believe anything, despite the empirical evidence. Mythicists and creationists are ideological twins separated at birth.
Posted in History
December 25th as the date of Christ’s birth owes nothing whatsoever to pagan influences
Many ignorant people think that Christians celebrate Christ’s birth on December 25th because the church fathers appropriated the date of a pagan festival. Not so. The history behind December 25th December 25th as the date of Christ’s birth appears to owe nothing … Continue reading
Posted in History
‘How religion poisons everything’
‘[In the fifth and sixth centuries] All the diverse services which today we would classify under the heading of ‘welfare’ came to be the responsibility of bishops — poor relief, public works, education, health care, hospitality for travellers, prison visiting, … Continue reading
Posted in History
The Church Fathers on ‘youth ministry’
‘The Church Fathers had enormous success in youth and young-adult ministry. Many of the early martyrs were teens, as were many of the Christians who took to the desert for the solitary life. There’s ample evidence that a disproportionate number … Continue reading
Posted in History, Popular Culture, Society
As Luther said to the devil in his moments of doubt, “I have been baptised!”
‘The biblical doctrine of baptism is that it effectively and powerfully confers the benefits of salvation, namely, forgiveness of sins; regeneration; and the gift of the Holy Spirit; to those who receive it in faith. This comes as a shock … Continue reading
Posted in Theology
Yet another death by self-stupefaction
Young father is the first Briton to die after taking new legal designer drug Ivory Wave The body of Michael Bishton, 24, was pulled from the sea by fishermen off the Isle of Wight on Saturday days after he bought … Continue reading
Posted in Politics, World Events, Popular Culture, Society
Another druggie stupefies himself to death
Self-styled dandy Sebastian Horsley died of heroin and crack overdose while celebrating first night of play Sebastian Horsley, 47, was found naked in his Soho apartment after an all-night party to celebrate the theatre premiere of Dandy in the Underworld … Continue reading
Posted in Politics, World Events, Popular Culture, Society
Religious-owned health systems provide better care and are more efficient
U.S. church-run hospitals provide higher quality care – Thomson Reuters study
Posted in Politics, World Events
Philosopher Richard Swinburne on Richard Dawkins
‘It is a serious philosophical issue whether God can give humans free will to choose between good and evil and at the same time significant responsibility for ourselves and each other (including for our own characters) – which many people think … Continue reading
Posted in Philosophy
“Richard Dawkins, whose position is entirely based on demonstrably faulty arguments”
Philosophy and Faith On Dawkins’s Atheism: A Response by Gary Gutting
Posted in Atheism, Philosophy
Hitchens’ advice to Tony Blair
‘Here’s an idea for Anthony Blair, whose vanity-packed memoirs will begin to fall like lumps of lead from the presses all too soon. Don’t bother having any signing sessions, not least because the country can’t afford the police presence. Just … Continue reading
Posted in Peter Hitchens
“The job of atheists is to take clergy to court . . .”
Atheist sues for grant refund from landmark cross “The job of atheists is to take clergy to court . . .” And to be a small-minded, permanently angry, civic nuisance, evidently . . .
Posted in Atheism, Politics, World Events
Historian Mark Noll on the phony ‘war’ between science and religion
Science, Religion, and A. D. White: Seeking Peace in the “Warfare Between Science and Theology” by Mark Noll
Empirical evidence for the benefits of Christian belief
Couples Who Pray Together Really Do Stay Together, Study Finds
Posted in Politics, World Events
Actor Mark Wahlberg on his Christian faith and thanking God for all his blessings
‘Anything that’s good in my life is because of my [Christian] faith. A lot of people get in trouble, go to jail and find God, and the minute they don’t need God anymore, they’re gone. But I spend a good … Continue reading
Posted in Popular Culture, Society, Quote of the Day, Visual Arts
The Good Man Jesus and the Scoundrel Philip Pullman
Theologian accuses Philip Pullman of waging war on Christianity Fantasy author’s The Good Man Jesus and the Scoundrel Christ is a misrepresentation, Gerald O’Collins argues in his new book
Posted in Atheism, Biblical Studies, Book Reviews
On Christopher Hitchens and his disciples
‘Since his rise to fame as a “new atheist,” Hitchens (along with Dawkins, Harris, et al) has inspired a militant and charmless following. If you want to meet them, simply stroll through the comment boxes at Huffington Post. Belligerent atheists … Continue reading
Posted in Atheism
Book Review: ‘Heresy: A History of Defending the Truth’ by Alister McGrath, HarperCollins, 2009
‘Heresy: A History of Defending the Truth’ by Alister McGrath, HarperCollins, 2009 I found this book an excellent short summary of ancient Christian heresies and their relevance for today. McGrath defines heresy nicely and gives the general reader just the right amount of historical … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews, History, Theology
More fundie nonsense
You couldn’t make this stuff up: E=mc2 Is a Liberal Conspiracy Against Jesus
Posted in Fundamentalism
