Category Archives: Islam

How Tolkien might help us understand faith/trust in Genesis 22

Posted on June 27, 2011 by admin

Note – These are my notes from Evensong last night. I apologize that all this is in note form. I will add the text of the quotes – which are important – later. Was planning to talk about ecclesiology/church in … Continue reading →

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SERMON – A new understanding of faith/estel (or) The unavoidable story (Genesis 22)

Posted on June 27, 2011 by admin

Note – I am not entirely happy with this sermon as sermon. In other words it need more work and the central idea/point needs to be developed much better. But I share it because of the central idea/point which is … Continue reading →

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The psychology of evil and the confluence of sin and death, part II

Posted on March 11, 2011 by admin

“Left alone [Melkor/Morgoth] could only have gone raging on till all was levelled again into a formless chaos” – J. R. R. Tolkien (Morgoth’s Ring, 396) “The spirit in revolt consequently acquires a hatred of being, a frenzy to destroy, … Continue reading →

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Public school in Massachusetts takes kids to church and makes them pray

Posted on September 17, 2010 by admin

In the name of Social Studies teachers at a public school in Wellesley Massachusetts took the 6th graders to a local church. Needless to say one parent was sufficiently concerned to volunteer as a chaperon and bring along a camera. … Continue reading →

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Attacked and mutilated professor in Kottayam India now fired

Posted on September 5, 2010 by admin

In January 1999 I was part of a group from Baptist Theological Seminary in Richmond that traveled to the state of Kerala in India for three weeks. We visited with several different religious groups – some Christian and some not. … Continue reading →

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Meanwhile in Kenya (or) As America so Kenya?

Posted on August 5, 2010 by admin

(Yes I know this website is supposed to get away from politics. But this is huge. And deserves more attention that it will receive in the American media.) Or is it the other way around? As Kenya so America? Most … Continue reading →

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British deathcare and other elitist silliness (or) Afternoon coffee

Posted on July 15, 2010 by admin

Quick survey of some links that caught my attention. Avik Roy demonstrates why Americans have good reason to be concerned that our healthcare system is on its way to becoming more like the National Health Service in Britain. “Britons are … Continue reading →

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Religion and religious freedom in China (or) Reflections on journey through China, part V

Posted on July 8, 2010 by admin

Okay that was Christianity. What about religion in general? During my long visit with Chinese Christians in the house church in Beijing they expressed concern that: the Chinese government is actively promoting/supporting Buddhism and even Islam some people want Buddhism … Continue reading →

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Charles Krauthammer – You can be nice without trashing your predecessor

Posted on January 30, 2009 by Rick

How often does one come across this (albeit true) cliche? Why do some people feel the need to put others down? In order to build themselves up (because they feel insecure about themselves). Donald Miller calls this “lifeboat” theology. I … Continue reading →

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