*Music Up….swells….Voice Over* It’s VAN TIL LIVE! The Internet Monk Radio Network Presents The BHT’s Magic Tail-Chasing Dog, Van Til, in Hippy-Emergent Christianity’s Favorite Interview and Entertainment program…..VAN TIL LIVE! And now, broadcasting live from the Boar’s Head Tavern in downtown St. Sadies, Maryland, it’s Vaaaaaaaaan Til!! *Music Swells….Applause….more Applause…more….shouts from crowd when Van TilContinue reading “The Hyles-Anderson-Rice-Jones Worldview Institute”
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The Closing of The Calvinistic Mind by James Jordan: Must Reading
Yesterday, I came across an article by James Jordan called The Closing of the Calvinistic Mind. While written from a considerably different place within the world of Reformed Christianity than I occupy, it is simply sensational. The content and conclusions of this piece are spot on when I consider my own experience in the ReformedContinue reading “The Closing of The Calvinistic Mind by James Jordan: Must Reading”
One Big, Happy, Lie: Southern Baptists, Alcohol and Me
I brought something I want to share with you. Do you have a few minutes? I think you’ll find it interesting. It’s my “Southern Baptists and Alcohol” scrapbook. It tells the story of what I grew up hearing and believing about alcohol, Christians and the Bible. It’s the story of getting my eyes opened andContinue reading “One Big, Happy, Lie: Southern Baptists, Alcohol and Me”
Jesus Isn't Cool: Chanon Ross Challenges Evangelical Youth Ministry
Here’s the kind of column that I really wish could be written by more evangelicals: Jesus Isn’t Cool: Challenging Youth Ministry, by Chanon Ross. Here’s a sample:
Mohler and Moore on Southern Baptists, Southern Seminary and Alcohol: A meandering response to the forum
Steve McCoy at Reformissionary, recently linked to a forum at Southern Seminary where Drs. Russell Moore and Al Mohler discussed the seminary’s position on the use of alcohol. (Total abstinence is a requirement for teachers and students. Violators will be dismissed.) I welcome this forum, and hope it signals a discussion of the topic. LetContinue reading “Mohler and Moore on Southern Baptists, Southern Seminary and Alcohol: A meandering response to the forum”
Shrinking Greatness To Fit The Screen :What worries me about evangelicals and the Narnia films
In December, The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe (LWW) will be released to the big screen. Probably no single piece of Christian literature has been enjoyed and passed on by so many people, Christian and not, as LWW. The expectation among lovers of the Narnia books and C.S. Lewis in general is strong. Frankly,Continue reading “Shrinking Greatness To Fit The Screen :What worries me about evangelicals and the Narnia films”
"Worldview" Pros and Cons
Since we were trapped in a car for 7 hours together, Joel and I debated/discussed a topic that we’ve disagreed about for some time: The usefulness of the idea of a “Christian Worldview.”
An Optimistic View of Blogging Evangelicalism: Community, Confessional Conversations and Adventures In Self-Criticism
On September 17th, I was privileged to present the following paper at the Civitas Conference: “After Evangelicalism,” at Cornerstone University in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Thanks to Joel Hunter for inviting me to be part of a panel entitled: “Blogging Evangelicalism: Benign Influence or Ecclesiastical Menace?” It was great fun for me, and a super birthdayContinue reading “An Optimistic View of Blogging Evangelicalism: Community, Confessional Conversations and Adventures In Self-Criticism”
The Return of "No Voices In My Head"
I’m tired of small potatos. We might as well get to the big dog of these “hearing voices” post. Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome Mr. Bill Mckinnon to the stage for tonight’s main course, “No Voices In My Head.” Mr. Mackinnon may, or may not, respond to your comments. If he does, just remember that heContinue reading “The Return of "No Voices In My Head"”
Signs Redux: I'm Weary of Weird Christians
Looks like a three-year old iMonk classic is stirring ’em up out there in the blogosphere, so I think it deserves to see the light of day here in the big show. So here is one of my favorite essays: “Signs: (I’m Weary of Weird Christians.)” Continue Reading “Signs.”
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