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DIY Religion 1
This is an open source project. This will probably turn into a book, but it’s not the kind of thing where I have a full-blown image running around in my head. It would be really nice if I could get … Continue reading
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Tagged civilization, computers, government, internet, philosophy, psychology, technology
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Biblical Morality: Chapter 1
It’s Personal And one of them, an expert in religious law, asked him a question to test him. “Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest?” Jesus said to him, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, … Continue reading
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Tagged culture, epistemology, mysticism, philosophy, scripture
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Idyll Ideal
Sure, it would be nice if we could all live like the family of Seth right outside Eden. Picture it: nomadic tent dwellers living in simplicity, herding goats and sheep. With that was a whole range of cultural implications we … Continue reading
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Tagged moral perception, mysticism, mythology, scripture, western civilization
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Conversion Is a Lie
Translation of the Bible into English is inevitably difficult. Virtually every translation I’ve read does something I find objectionable. That’s because knowing how to get an English word or phrase from one of the biblical languages is no guarantee you … Continue reading
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Tagged biblical languages, intellect, mysticism, propaganda, psychology, scripture, spiritual birth
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Long Journey of the Soul
It took a long time to get here. I have peace in my soul. Stuff doesn’t rattle me nearly so easy as in the past. I have an answer for just about everything you throw at me, especially if I … Continue reading
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Tagged civilization, intellect, mysticism, resistance, scripture, western civilization
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Virtual Missionaries 4
The Internet is the one place where anyone can be somebody. On the network, we are all nothing more than a collection of bits and bytes. It is the ultimate home of anonymity and individuality all at the same time. … Continue reading
Virtual Missionaries 3
The Laws of God are the same in all contexts; the primary concern is social stability. This is an aspect of “love your neighbor” often ignored in Western society. In Hebrew literature and teaching, simple epigrams apply widely. The purpose … Continue reading
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Tagged civilization, computers, internet, mission, propaganda
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Virtual Missionaries 2
There is no compartmentalization in the Kingdom of Heaven. You are either spreading the gospel or you are hindering it, according to Jesus (Matthew 12:30). Our online conduct must consciously promote the gospel. Some things are pretty obvious. Most of … Continue reading
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Tagged internet, mission, mysticism, scripture, violence in video games, western christianity
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Virtual Missionaries 1
Technology is our friend and the Internet is a marvelous place to spread the gospel. God is keeping an eye on the whole thing. Every year, for as long as I can remember, someone really intelligent has predicted robots would … Continue reading
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Virtual Church
Let’s face it folks: Almost the entirety of my ministry is online. I’m not going to pretend I’m running an online church. It’s just not the same. But, for those of you who need some kind of clergy contact with … Continue reading