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Still reading Vern S. Poythress's The Shadow of Christ in the Law of Moses.
 
I concur, "The Case for Christ" is great. I've also read "The Case for the Real Jesus", which was just as good.

Now it's "Upsidedown Living" by Greg Laurie. It's based on the book of Acts, which is perfect right now because that's the book my Bible study group is in. :study
 
Vince~

I know your love of historical information has assisted your biblical knowledge... Is there anything in your WWII studies that might teach us something about Christianity? :chin

sheshisown~
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sheshisown said:
Vince~

I know your love of historical information has assisted your biblical knowledge... Is there anything in your WWII studies that might teach us something about Christianity? :chin

sheshisown~
:D
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Yes. Don't bomb Pearl Harbor, and don't invade Poland.


On the serious side, neither the German nor the Japanese military leaders were the madmen they are often portrayed to be. They nearly won, and it was at a very heavy cost to the Allies that they didn't. I am blatantly sure that God made the US win the Battle of Midway, which was the turning point of the war in the Pacific. Even after the war had turned in the Allies' favor, the Axis were so well-defended, with such a stockpile of men and equipment, that there was a reasonable chance that we would have had to agree to peace terms.
 
Ed the Ned said:
Brian McLaren books need to be read with discernment and one should be extremely careful in understanding his emerging church ideals. I urge all who have read his books to follow the link attached and do some genuine research into the emerging church. I have a book of his and find that he is not scriptual in his beliefs and teachings. I would like to quote something he wrote and from this you can get an idea of his ideals: This quote comes from a book called a search for what makes sense - finding faith, and is directed at a new Christian or someone wanting to find how to have faith. In a chapter titled "Don't all paths lead to the same God he wrote:
"As a Christian, I am taught to seek the truth, wisdom, and humility.That means that if a Buddhist teaches me, I gratefully honor the truth - because truth is truth, whoever brings it. Not only that, I should gratefully honor the bearer of that truth as well."

and

"The pluralists are right, I think, to have an aversion to the concept of a narrow, exclusive god who enjoys fueling petty religious squabbles"

These comments and beliefs do not sit well with me and should not sit well with any Christian. Please take time to follow this link and pray about this and seek Gods word from the Bible to when reading his books.

http://apprising.org/2008/02/brian-mclaren-spreading-a-generous-heresy-in-the-emerging-church/
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I found Brian McLaren to not be as controversial as some might suggest and far from heretical as some religious leaders have noted. It was the first book of his that I read "The Search for What is Real" that helped lead me to Christ.

Folks get a bit bent out of shape on his answers to the heaven or hell question. He will come right out and say that he feels this is the wrong question and won't answer it. It makes a point that we are to concentrate on bringing the Kingdom of God to the here and now and not worry so much about what happens after we die.

I will have to find the quotes but I believe some of the ones you list are taken out of context. He is not saying the Budhists or other religions are right in their beliefs. He is saying that if someone speaks the truth, whether religious or not, It is not logical to ignore it because of their religious convictions. The other quote is regarding redirecting the energies of "petty squabbles" between denominations and different religions into bringing people together in peace. Nothing wrong with that.

I read his books on purpose to see what all of the hubub was about. I didn't find him to be all that controversial. I think folks make a huge deal out of very small things IMHO.
 
Finished Albright, Yahweh and the Gods of Canaan a few days back.

Currently reading:

Miller, Hanson, McBride, eds., Ancient Israelite Religion

Miller, The Divine Warrior in Early Israel


Finis,
Eric
 
Re-reading A Brief History of Time, by Stephen Hawking

Also reading The Greatest Show on Earth, by Richard Dawkins
 
I just read this book called the world before the flood the untold story. it was really good. You can buy it at barnsandnoble.com. from what I understand its going to be a trilogy.
 
sheshisown said:
Vince~

I know your love of historical information has assisted your biblical knowledge... Is there anything in your WWII studies that might teach us something about Christianity? :chin

sheshisown~
:D
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perhaps a ww2 thread would be in order, i know two reenactors that have authentic and knockoff german weapons and equipment.

jason
 
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I've been reading the different Time/Life books on World War 2. I was surprised to learn how close we came to losing even after D-Day. With all major bridges and rail lines destroyed, we had to supply a million-man Allied army as it fought heavily-defended Germans who had the advantage of defense.
 
What I am currently reading:

Josh McDowell's
The New Evidence That Demands a Verdict - Evidence I & II: Fully Updated in One Volume To Answer Questions Challenging Christians in the 21st Century.

'Tis a brilliant book, and a must read for anyone interested in apologetics.

Your Brother,
J. M. Shott, Jr.
 
Just finished What I Believe by Jacques Ellul. Great book by the way would highly recommend.

Now starting on Richard Dawkins The Greatest Show on Earth.

Hoping to check out some of Brian Mclaren's books in the near future. Any recommendations of those who have read his books would be appreciated.
 
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