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Mormonism and Evangelicalism

Honestly, I knew Fuller trends to a more progressive view of theology and culture than I could align myself with. 

This article written by their president shows that progression.

"Those of us who have made the effort to engage Mormons in friendly and sustained give-and-take conversations have come to see them as good citizens whose life of faith often exhibits qualities that are worthy of the Christian label, even as we continue to engage in friendly arguments with them about crucial theological issues."

1. There are plenty of Atheists, "whose life of faith often exhibits qualities that are worthy of the Christian label..." Thankfully, they won't be taking that label, no matter how broad and culturally savvy Mouw wants to make it. They're not taking the label because they don't follow Christ. Neither do Mormons...at least not the same Christ the Bible teaches.

2. One of the biggest problems with this article is that it makes Christ somehow trans-belief, trans-religion figure that can be found in equal amounts of truth in religions other than Orthodox Christianity. For example: Matt 5:17-19. If what Jesus is saying is true of the Bible, then what the Mormons believe about Joseph Smith, their continuing revelation of their elders, and the Book of Mormon being supreme above the Bible isn't compatible with Jesus says about the Bible and what the Bible says about Jesus.

Mormons aren't Christians.

And, it's ok.

It's cheap to score political points at the expense of ones religious beliefs.

And,

It's theologically irresponsible to try and syncretize Christianity and Mormonism for the sake of Evangelicalism.

It only ends up as a disservice to Evangelicalism.

 

Why Theocracies Won't Work - Lessons From History and Present Day

Argument from History:

 

(she's a witch apparently)

 

Lesson from modern day:

(she probably drove a car or voted or something equally egregious)

 

Just a reminder before we get all "Gotta have a (insert my religion here) leader in the White House!"

Nothing wrong with religion in political leadership but lets remember that we're all sinners and prone to abusing power regardless of religious belief.

 

Stuff I Like - Blogs Worthy of Your Time

I've added a "Stuff I Like" bar to the site. ---------------------->

These are the first blogs that have made the cut. 

Check em out.

My Kind of Wittty: A blog on everything from triathlons to the mysteries of St. Paul. Bri is an able writer and humorist.

John C. Blog: An account of cultural happenings and life commentary seen through the lens of John Thompson of (soon-to-be) Northwestern fame.  

Leah's Ideas: Recipes, Theology, and Family. Tasty, Deep, and Endearing. Come for the food (real and spiritual) and stay for the pictures of my nephew. (See below)

Three Little Ladies: Stories from a SAHD (stay.at.home.dad) of triplets. With multiple postings of his beautiful girls, you'll find your time well spent here.

Not A Dinner Party: From raging liberal rants to hilarious life encounters to unrestrained love for all things China, reading this blog will enrage you, cause outbursts of laughter, and bring light to the elephant in the room of the world (China).

Keep Believing Ministries: Want a sermon for easter, christmas, or pretty much anything in between? You'll find video, audio, and a mountain of sermons all of which are free. A great resource for the pastor, lay-person, or time-waster.

 

 

Sex. The First Great Commission.

Gen 1:28

"Be fruitful and increase in number..."

This is the first great commission.

Increase in number. Make love, have babies.

Reproducing the image of God in our children.

Passing down our faith through the generations.

This command has three implications:

1. Relational (God/Husband/Wife/Children)

2. Theological (Replication the Image of God)

3. Sociological (Replication effects societal priorities)

 

You want to change the world?

The hippies had it right.

Make love (and babies), not war.

 

China and Cuba, Just The Beginning

Christ In Cuba

Christ In China

These articles bring to mind the promises of Habakkuk 2:13-14

2 Things:

1. The “glory of the LORD” will someday saturate the Earth. This will be awesome.

2. There is no nation, no policy, no edict, or any law that can derail what God has planned.

 

To conclude, God is unstoppable.

Presidents, Autocrats, Dictators, Leaders: Take your policies, edicts, and laws and go home, God plays for keeps and doesn’t lose.

Fried Chicken and Homosexuality

CNN just posted this article.

2 Things:

1. If you don't like what they stand for don't eat there, but this isn't about that, it's about destroying the underlying values...Christianity.

2. Chick Fil A sells chicken, they are privately owned, and they don't write policy for the American people. It's a waste of the "anti-fil-a" crowd to publicize an expanding restaurant that defines marriage differently than themselves.

Sell that chicken, sell it all day long (not on sundays).

Link It

Links for your snow day enjoyment:

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Mugam, Jazz, Baku...Azerbaijan is Back!

Not Surprisingly, They Put on a Show  

....But Not Before They Did This

I Was Worried This Wouldn't Work Out, I Can Sleep Well Now

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Is Obama's Faith Your Faith?

President Obama gave this address this morning. He spoke of "waiting on the Lord" but gave no mention of Jesus Christ. Watching this sparked a question:

Does President Obama share my faith?

Answer: Maybe. Does he believe what Romans 10:9 says? If so, then he is not only the President, but also my brother (which means he owes me a tour of the situation room). 

What do you make of Obama's address this morning?