Monthly Archives: September 2009

The need for theological identity

Posted on September 29, 2009 by Rick

Been reading Christian Theology: An Introduction by Alister McGrath. In the chapter on “The Modern Period” McGrath surveys and summarizes a grocery list of “major theological movements” during the “Modern” period. Romanticism, Marxism, Liberal Protestantism, Modernism (found this one hard … Continue reading →

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Have you tried repent- I mean *rebooting*?

Posted on September 29, 2009 by Rick

I make a little extra income taking care of the computers and network at the church where I serve. We also have *cough several cough* computers at home – most of them old and seldom used. How often has a … Continue reading →

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For the welfare of this holy church of God and of his servant

Posted on September 28, 2009 by Rick

I ask you please to pray for University Baptist Church. Yesterday morning the senior pastor announced his resignation. He is not moving to another congregation. It was rather a shock. I cannot say a complete surprise because he has faced … Continue reading →

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The glory of human freedom in "Minority Report"

Posted on September 20, 2009 by Rick

Last night was planning to get to bed early but “Minority Report” was on. Tried to find the dvd version – was the very first dvd we owned a gift from two ministry volunteers – but no joy. So just … Continue reading →

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Metropolitan Opera performance of "Tosca" and blasphemy – confirmation please

Posted on September 18, 2009 by Rick

H/T Opinionated Catholic. I discovered (that is came to appreciate and enjoy deeply) opera about 1 1/2 years ago. My daughter and I attended a simulcast of the Metropolitan Opera’s performance of “La Cenerentola” by Rossini last year and we … Continue reading →

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Those who "sleep" (or) Moebius syllogism?

Posted on September 16, 2009 by Rick

A turning point(?) in my theological understanding of death was when during Introduction to Christian Mission my fine professor Isam Ballenger rather strongly state “the Christian faith does not teach the immortality of the soul – it teaches resurrection of … Continue reading →

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A blog worth reading – Opinionated Catholic

Posted on September 15, 2009 by Rick

And not just because he reads Live the Trinity and sometimes links here. What I appreciate about Opinionated Catholic (who lives somewhere in rural southeast[?] Louisiana) is how “fair minded” he is. He tries to understand the “other side” (not … Continue reading →

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Excellent speech by President Obama – seriously

Posted on September 13, 2009 by Rick

Ah yes the controversial address to the schoolchildren of America by President Barack Obama on September 9. Yes we can complain legitimately about the “teaching materials” that the Department of Education first planned to use – and then did not. … Continue reading →

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In praise of honest liberals(?) – Camille Paglia strikes again

Posted on September 9, 2009 by Rick

She voted for President Obama. Wants to see healthcare reform go through. But she has no patience for hypocrisy and stupidity. Camille Paglia is a liberal(?) I can respect. (I put ? after “liberal” because what does that word mean … Continue reading →

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Has "women in ministry" become central dogma?

Posted on September 3, 2009 by Rick

I could get in serious trouble for this. Let me begin by reminding people that: I married my campus minister (and she hates that I keep saying that – sounds like she was some sort of stalker or predator who … Continue reading →

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