Category Archives: Orthodoxy

“I am not my sin” – The finest podcast I have ever heard?

Posted on May 2, 2010 by admin

Funny how everything works together. I was mildly annoyed when 3 teenagers who attend Church of the Nations said they needed me to take them home in the church bus – which had left 10 minutes earlier. Sigh. Which meant … Continue reading →

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Father Stephen Freeman – salvation > “issues”

Posted on April 16, 2010 by admin

Someone will get what he wants. But not for the reasons that he thinks. Couple weeks ago heard a podcast by Father Stephen Freeman from May 16 2009 entitled “Personal Issues”. The transformation of the world will not come about … Continue reading →

Posted in Issues, Orthodoxy, Politics | 1 Comment

Father Moses and cross-cultural ministry

Posted on April 13, 2010 by admin

Stories do not come much more beautiful than this. The New York Times deserves profound gratitude for a magnificent article on Father Moses Berry who is an Orthodox priest in a small rural village in Missouri. Like most Orthodox priests … Continue reading →

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Capitalism and Christian faith (or) Why Obama is a closet(?) capitalist

Posted on March 18, 2010 by admin

I have started listening to more podcasts while driving. Do not care for much of what passes for “music” these days. And often the times I am driving are when NPR is not broadcasting the news. Plus trying to find … Continue reading →

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REVIEW – "Moon" (2009)

Posted on January 14, 2010 by Rick

What does it mean to be human? More specifically what does it mean to be a person? How do we find meaning and purpose in an apparently absurd universe? It boggles my mind that critics could rave about how “Moon” … Continue reading →

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REVIEW – Inner reflections/contradictions in "Avatar"

Posted on January 6, 2010 by Rick

I almost did not go to see it. Most of the conservative blogs/websites I follow criticized harshly the movie “Avatar” directed by James Cameron. In a nutshell – that it is a silly and predictable leftist anti-American anti-capitalist rehash of … Continue reading →

Posted in Media, Movies and film, Orthodoxy, Politics, Propaganda, Science Fiction | 3 Comments

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 →

Posted in Movies and film, Orthodoxy, Religion, Theology | 2 Comments

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 →

Posted in Baptists, Christian Practice, Christianity, Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, Orthodoxy, Personal, Southern Baptist Convention, Women | Comments Off

Theology as snapshots of a slowly moving river

Posted on August 17, 2009 by Rick

This is one of the busiest times of the year for Church of the Nations. I do not have much time or energy this month for posting. But since I appreciate people coming here I do want to post something. … Continue reading →

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Church as visible concrete reality versus(?) overly-realized eschatology

Posted on August 12, 2009 by Rick

What and where is the Church? Is there only an ideal Church off somewhere/somewhen in heaven? Or can we see and experience and participate in the Church here and now? Metropolitan Ware writes: The Church is accomplished on earth without … Continue reading →

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