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Great review of “The Shack” from Tim Keller

However, sprinkled throughout the book, Young’s story undermines a number of traditional Christian doctrines. Many have gotten involved in debates about Young’s theological beliefs, and I have my own strong concerns. But here is my main problem with the book. Anyone who is strongly influenced by the imaginative world of The Shack will be totally [...]

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Tim Keller: The Dogmatic Nature of Relativistic Thought

One of the affirmations of relativism is that God is ultimately unknowable. No one can know the truth about God. But how do one know that to be true? This assumes an ultimate understanding of spiritual reality. All religions are ultimately the same. All religions are following a path to God. It doesn’t matter how [...]

Culture, Quotes

Sts. Pontian and Hippolytus | Saint of the Day | AmericanCatholic.org

Our Catholic Priest on campus was praying for our Diocesan Clergy Day and kindly reminded me of St. Pontian and St. Hippolytus.
Two men died for the faith after harsh treatment and exhaustion in the mines of Sardinia. One had been pope for five years, the other an antipope for 18. They died reconciled.
I find their [...]

Anglican Communion, Culture

Errant Hay bales of Life

…slow down and keep your priorities in order. Don’t put off praising God because of the errant hay bales of life…
via On the Vine.

Culture

Neil Postman on Christianity

“Christianity is a demanding and serious religion. When it is delivered as easy and amusing, it is another kind of religion altogether.” —Neil Postman

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A Whole Good World Outside | Christianity Today | A Magazine of Evangelical Conviction

The Japanese-American Mako Fujimura faced an unusual opportunity in the wake of the World Trade Center disaster. A world-class artist and thoughtful Christian, Mako lives a few blocks away from Ground Zero, in a neighborhood populated with artists. After 9/11, with many of New York City’s artists shut out of their homes and studios, Mako [...]

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