Tag Archives: religion

Booklet Background

Posted on May 22, 2016 by ehurst

Let’s review some perspective we already know. Religion is the struggle to answer a spiritual imperative. Radix Fidem is not actually a religion, but an exercise in meta-religion. We strive to shed light on the process of answering the divine … Continue reading →

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Faith Will Not Forget You

Posted on May 16, 2016 by ehurst

Faith has not been forgotten while I devote so much time to recovering from surgery. And you can be sure faith has not forgotten me, because recovery would not be possible without it. If you want some religion chatter you … Continue reading →

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People Who Want to Hear

Posted on May 14, 2016 by ehurst

My son drove me to the VA yesterday and accompanied me to the various appointments scheduled that day. As you might expect, a hospital like the OKC VA Medical Center is loaded with atypical people. These are not your average … Continue reading →

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Your Theology Is Your Problem

Posted on May 8, 2016 by ehurst

Let me say this with as much clarity as I can marshal: Theology is a human activity in response to divine calling. Theology is religion, a mere expression of faith. Theology is not wisely discerning objective truth about God, because … Continue reading →

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Open Letter to Oklahoma City

Posted on May 4, 2016 by ehurst

(This is a copy of an email message I sent to the OKC Parks and Rec offices. It is in reference to the tragic accident noted in previous posts on this blog. There are minor differences in content based on … Continue reading →

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Icons and Idols

Posted on May 3, 2016 by ehurst

Iconoclasm is not a virtue; it can be a useful tool. There’s nothing wrong with good statuary to help you focus your mind on the task of faith. There’s a problem when your faith is trapped by the icon. Our … Continue reading →

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Our Crazy Ancient New Religion 6

Posted on April 28, 2016 by ehurst

You will fail. That is, lots of things you try won’t turn out as you expect. So the only wise course is to adjust your expectations. Turn failure into learning and learning into victory. I’ve done what I could in … Continue reading →

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Our Crazy Ancient New Religion 4

Posted on April 26, 2016 by ehurst

Satan cannot create anything; all he can do is pervert what God has said and done. You don’t have to buy into what follows in terms of the details. It’s just my opinion, my way of addressing something that comes … Continue reading →

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Our Crazy Ancient New Religion 3

Posted on April 25, 2016 by ehurst

What’s the difference between a demon and delusion? In the Old Testament we see little mention of the Devil. He’s there in Eden, mentioned briefly in relation to Saul’s torment, Job, and a few other places. This is not the … Continue reading →

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Our Crazy Ancient New Religion 2

Posted on April 24, 2016 by ehurst

It was almost as if someone was crying, injured and unloved. I turned to the bush and something made me look around behind, under the leaves and branches. There, stuffed in among the limbs close to the ground was an … Continue reading →

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