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Category Archives: Fragmentation

The Babel Conspiracy :: Religion DNA Remix

Remember the "Tower of Babel" story in Genesis 11:1–9 where the descendants of Noah and his sons began using their construction technology to make a name for themselves? I have a friend who believes that the technological advances of their day might surprise even a twenty-first century time traveler; and his imagination goes a little [...]

Posted 09 January 2008 § Church Buildings § Church Structures § Community § Daily Scribe § Institutional Church § The Church ‡ Comments (7) ° Tagged: , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Ecumenism that is biblical and necessary

This morning a group of twenty-five or so evangelicals in the valleys of South Wales met in Merthyr Tydfil for the following purposes:

To enjoy a time of fellowship over a cup of tea or coffee
To rejoice in the supremacy of our Lord Jesus Christ and His grace toward us all
To share what God is [...]

Posted 12 July 2007 § Ecumenism § Ministry ‡ Comments (4) °

God’s purposes for liberals and Catholics

Ever felt like one of the “sons of thunder,” wanting to call down fire from heaven against the liberals and Catholics who have departed from our-version-of-orthodox Christianity? I’m willing to admit that I have. How about you? Well, here are some very challenging thoughts from Alastair over at adversaria:
We can often take a posture similar [...]

Posted 20 June 2007 § Church History § The Church ‡ Comments (2) °

Calvinism and mental health: have you been exposed?

Anyone who is considering the plunge into Reformed theology really ought to check their mental health, since there seems to be something inherent within the "doctrines of grace" that attracts all sorts of kooks, wierdos, and nut cases. Yep, I'm almost convinced that Calvinism is a sign of a sick mind. Maybe it's just me, [...]

Posted 08 May 2007 § Calvinism § Ministry § North America § The Church § Theology § Transparency ‡ Comments (14) °