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Pastoral Note on Resistance
If you regard yourself part of the Radix Fidem community, or consider me your friend, elder and/or pastor, this is an administrative note. We have seen that, by now, the MSM is grudgingly admitting — just barely — that some … Continue reading
The Last Nail
I like this. It took too long to see it published. Be sure you scan the comments, too. I’ve said in the past that the various disputes between factions in the first few centuries of Church History were almost entirely … Continue reading
Non-emergent-cy
During the first decade of this century, there was an awful lot of noise among the new generation of Christians about the emergent or emerging church. It’s gone pretty quiet lately, but the people and movement behind that label are … Continue reading
Posted in teaching
Tagged ecclesiology, emerging church, intellectual traditions, postmodernism, radix fidem, western christianity
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AI: Still Temporal
I’ve said before that the current trends in AI don’t present much of a threat in themselves. Rather, it’s how people use AI that can be dangerous to human existence. The actual technology itself is quite limited, compared to the … Continue reading
Posted in sanity
Tagged artificial intelligence, computer technology, fallen nature, human capabilities
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Ride Photos 21
Oklahoma City and Oklahoma County are supposed to be working on replacing some damage to the bridge over Crutcho Creek on Midwest Boulevard. I noted some two years ago when the road was blocked off that there never was any … Continue reading
Posted in photography
Tagged cycling, Draper Lake, geography, photography, traffic accidents
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Partisan Church Politics
I confess that I belong to a partisan movement within Church History. I’ve shared this on the forum. I promote the shepherd image of church leadership, and the relative independence of lay people. The flock is the whole point. What … Continue reading
Posted in eldercraft
Tagged church politics, eldercraft, shepherd role
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Leaving the Herd 05
We need to make some distinctions before I end this series. The individualism of the West is a very poor match for biblical self-reliance. The former arises from the challenge of survival that became an inherited trait of in the … Continue reading
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Tagged church, church politics, community, fellowship, individual faith, individualism, shepherd role
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Leaving the Herd 04
Part 1 of this series provided a foundation and overview. Part 2 outlines the essential elements of mysticism in faith. Part 3 warns about the incompatibilities of faith with mainstream Christian religion. I’m not suggesting church people do not have … Continue reading
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Tagged church history, church leadership, decentralization, individual faith, Judaism
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NT Doctrine — Acts 8:26-40
The first treasure door had been opened. The gospel message had gone to Samaritans, and it was confirmed that Christ included them in His treasury of souls, because they received the Spirit of Christ. There were more doors to open. … Continue reading →