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Modern Gnosticism in American Churches

Most people know too much about academic explanations of Gnosticism and seem to miss the point entirely. A little history. I’ve often made much of the Hellenism which invaded Judean religion during the time of the Greek Empire. The rabbis … Continue reading

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Don't Take Yourself Too Seriously

I’m surprised my critique of Life Church still gets so many hits. I’m not surprised when folks who love Life Church fuss at me for it. They take it personally. But when they fuss back at me, I don’t take … Continue reading

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Small Footprint

Recall my ongoing theme: This world is not my home; I’m just a-passing through. My treasures are laid up somewhere beyond the blue. — Unkown Author I am fully aware of what matters in this world, and equally certain the … Continue reading

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Fun Flight

Because of the Fall, we do not enjoy life. We bring joy to this life as an assault so we may dominate it. If it’s not fun, determine in your heart to have fun while doing it. We are wise … Continue reading

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Repost: Aristotle Defeats Aristotle (Long)

(Reposted, with some minor editing, from another blog which no longer exists.) We can use Aristotle’s own logic to show how it is incompatible to Christian faith. The fundamental question here is bound up in that fancy word, “epistemology.” You … Continue reading

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We Aren't Taught

More human sorrow comes from bad teaching than almost any other failure of mankind. We aren’t taught our perceptions can fail us when we need them most. Instead, we are taught there is some hope we can rise by our … Continue reading

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Legend of the Illuminati

I typically use the term “Illuminati” with a note of sarcasm. The question is not whether there exists a group of exceptionally intelligent psychopaths conspiring to rule the world, and coordinating their efforts on some level. So much is obviously … Continue reading

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Socially Independent

The prophet tends to stand alone a great deal, in human terms. I love people; I really do. There are plenty I’d rather not spend time with, but that’s a function of my calling and ministry. Some people have demonstrated … Continue reading

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This Is Not Our Fight

Hear the burden of the Spirit: This is not our fight. If we embrace the Enlightenment principles of morality, then a rabid involvement in politics is necessary. No one can deny this is the philosophy undergirding modern Western governments as … Continue reading

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The Levirate Law

God’s Laws require keeping it all in family. In the Law of Moses is a provision which requires a man marry his childless brother’s widow and raise up children to claim that brother’s inheritance. If she already has children, it … Continue reading

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