Mythology and the Post-Modern Age

For centuries, the allure of ancient myths has had tremendous effect on societies. We have to remember that at one time, a culture’s or nation’s mythology was a full-blown belief … Continue reading

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Attacks on Christian Vestments and Symbols in the West

How many motion pictures have you seen where people who don the traditional garb of ministers has been shown in a good light? Probably not many. There is a general … Continue reading

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Let Me See Your Face Lest I Die

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On the (In)Adequacy of Theological Description

Peter Van Inwagen is one of my favourite philosophers not only because he is brilliant and because he discusses matters that interest me, but also because his writing characteristically includes a welcome quotient of smarty-pantsery. Indeed, he seems u… Continue reading

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Festival of Homiletics

It was an honor and pleasure once again to be at Festival of Homiletics. What a warm and positive spirit … My slides (including the Lord’s Prayer Chant) are available, as always, here:
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Q & R: Old album of music …

Here’s the Q:
HI! I met you years ago (around1984?) at a summer camp I went to with my friend. Anyway, at that camp I bought a cassette of your music and I love it and played it so much it s kind of worn out and doesn’t play well anymore. The title es… Continue reading

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Olympic Venues: Check these out

Note to Jesus Creed blog readers: I’ve posted all our posts today by 8am because Patheos is updating its systems. Be patient with any glitches today. Thanks. What happens to the Olympic villages and facilities? This is the story of the colossal w… Continue reading

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Image of Solar Corona around the Moon

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The Preacher is Not an Answer Man, but a God-lover

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Saturday Book Review: Teresa Berger

This review comes to us from one of our students at Northern Seminary, Jean Sharp. Book Review of Gender Differences and the Making of Liturgical History: Lifting a Veil on Liturgy’s Past, Teresa Berger In an overly sexualized North American context… Continue reading

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Weekly Meanderings, May 18, 2013

Is Tiger as intimidating as he once was? Brandel Chamblee says perhaps even more so now: “I’ve listened to critics and even players say that Woods is not as intimidating as he once was, that his aura is gone. Please. No, he’s not the… Continue reading

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Caffeine Curve

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