An article in the New Statesman, "The Social Cell" by Daniel Dennett (April 13, 2012) is an interesting work on the effects of information on some social systems. One of these is religion. The writer believes that the free flow of information challenges religion (most certainly) and will likely lead to its extinction (most "doubt"-ful). …
Month: April 2012
Belief versus Doubt versus Disbelief I
People always like to contrast Faith and Doubt. I think that this is in error. I believe (and I am not alone in this assessment) that faith is empowered by doubt. Doubt is simply honesty... and honesty is not bad. We are limited in knowledge (we don't know everything). We are limited in time and …
Controntation in Relationships
<div style="width:425px" id="__ss_11775576"> <strong style="display:block;margin:12px 0 4px"><a href="http://www.slideshare.net/bmunson3/confrontation-in-relationships" title="Confrontation in relationships" target="_blank">Confrontation in relationships</a></strong> <div style="padding:5px 0 12px"> View more <a href="http://www.slideshare.net/thecroaker/death-by-powerpoint" target="_blank">PowerPoint</a> from <a href="http://www.slideshare.net/bmunson3" target="_blank">Bob Munson</a> </div> </div>
“Websterian” Theology and the “Spirit”
A couple of years ago, I was editing a journal for our organization here: "Bukal Life Journal.". One article that I am going through right now is a reprint (most articles are original submissions, but we really wanted to print this one and we were happily given the permission) of one by Dr. Raymond J. …
God as a Big Purple Dinosaur
When I was in High School and College, there was Barney the Dinosaur. Big purple plush costume and a silly voice. Little children loved Barney. But I was not a little child. I was like many others who found the silly songs and overacting annoying. “I Love You... You Love Me... We're a Happy Family. …
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Why We Don’t Contextualize Our Faith?
These are some thoughts. It is not necessarily exhaustive. Fear of Syncretism and Heresy. It is clear in the Bible that the Christian faith needs to be contextualized. Within the New Testament World, this meant several worlds... Jewish World, Greco-Roman World, and Folk-Pagan World (if not more). Contextualization has its limits. The early disciples worked …
In Praise of Little Faith
So I saw the following quote once or twice, Little faith says, “God can do it.” Big faith says, "God will do it.” But great faith says, “It is done, for nothing is impossible with God.” What should my response be? Being a navy officer in the past, as well as a mechanical design engineer, …
The Unethical Church, Part III
Justice Tempered by Mercy - Statue located in the Courtyard of the Law School (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Okay, up to this point I have felt quite comfortable with what I have written and felt that I have written it, if not well, at least saying what and how I want it said. Summarizing those points, …