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A Psychology of Evangelism
Clinging to Western rationalism in religious matters is tantamount to wallowing in the Fall. You can read English translations of the Bible through Western lenses and find frantic assertions that you absolutely must organize resources and invade other countries with … Continue reading
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Tagged epistemology, evangelism, Hebrew Mysticism, religion, scripture, spirituality, western biases
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Psalm 14
In Hebrew thinking, the concept of “fool” is someone devoid of moral perception. Almost every other human talent can be present in abundance, but without using God’s revelation as a reference point, you cannot possibly be acceptable to Him. The … Continue reading
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Tagged covenants, culture, divine revelation, hebrew poetry, King David, Psalms, scripture
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Song of Solomon 4
This is the one day in a woman’s life when she is queen of all who gaze upon her, the day of her wedding. This chapter describes the ornate garments and jewelry which bear little resemblance to Western brides. Should … Continue reading
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Tagged ANE, culture, hebrew poetry, human sexuality, Lebanon, love, marriage
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The Pastor and His Religion
What have we here? The whole idea behind using parables is that there is some overlap between the concrete, literal meaning of the words and something beyond words indicated by the terminology. This blog is the ephemeral touch point for … Continue reading
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Tagged internet, mainstream religion, ministry, mission, parish pastor, religion, spirituality, virtual parish
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Christian Un-politics
Sometimes you just have to back off and see the forest for the trees. Before the Harlot Church, there was the Harlot Israel (see the prophet Hosea). She rode the Beast of Rome. Rome was the patsy in crucifying Christ. … Continue reading
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Tagged Israel, Judaizers, Modern Israel, mysticism, old testament, resistance, scripture, spirituality, Zionism
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Threat Assessment 4
Our primary advantage as non-activists is that we don’t touch anyone’s paycheck. If you don’t threaten the gravy train, you are background noise to most of them. That should surprise no one. We don’t promote de-funding, boycotting or divestment, much … Continue reading
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Tagged culture, government, mysticism, oppression, propaganda, religion, spirituality
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Threat Assessment 3
The existence and effects of networked communication requires us to use that medium. It remains our primary tool of communication, even when the people on the other end are geographically close. This is how people do things in our world … Continue reading
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Tagged church politics, internet, Modern Israel, networked communication, Political activism, propaganda, religion, resistance
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Psalm 13
It’s not a question of whether the Psalmist is close to literal death, but that he faces an experience of death on a broader level. David could live without his crown, but was altogether worried that his situation signaled he … Continue reading
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Tagged ancient hebrew culture, King David, Psalms, scripture
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Threat Assessment 1
Two fundamental elements: (1) We are otherworldly in our focus and (2) we are determined to obey our calling regardless of the worldly results. Like most things I write, I can tell when it’s bigger than a single post, but … Continue reading
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Tagged civilization, gospel, government, mainstream churches, mission, mysticism, oppression, Political activism
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