Category Archives: Pagan Christianity?

Review, personal reflections and comments on “Pagan Christianity?” a book authored by Frank Viola and George Barna.

Hilarious “Pagan Christianity?” Spoof Video

Posted on April 7, 2008 by rbirkey

This satirical video makes light of the many negative and condemning reviews of the book “Pagan Christianity?” (authors: Frank Viola and George Barna, Publisher: Tyndale) by reactionary people who have not even taken the time to read it! I think … Continue reading →

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Chapter One: Have We Really Been Doing It By The Book?

Posted on March 16, 2008 by rbirkey

Frank and George open up this first official chapter of the book Pagan Christianity? with a story which reminds me of the way Patrick Lencioni writes his books. The fictional story style pulls you in and gives you a more … Continue reading →

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The Calf Path – A metaphor for the church?

Posted on March 8, 2008 by rbirkey

I am quoting from Pagan Christianity? – “In this book, we sometimes refer to “the crooked path” that led the institutional church to its current form. This poem, written more than a century ago, served as the inspiration for that … Continue reading →

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Pagan Christianity? – Introduction by George Barna

Posted on March 1, 2008 by rbirkey

“There is perhaps nothing worse than reaching the top of the ladder and discovering that you’re on the wrong wall” — Joseph Campbell, 20th Century American Writer Following the book’s Preface by Frank Viola, co-author George Barna offers an Introduction … Continue reading →

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A Review of Pagan Christianity? – Preface by Frank Viola

Posted on February 24, 2008 by rbirkey

“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” — George Santayana, 20th-century Spanish Philosopher and Poet “Why do you yourselves transgress the commandment of God for the sake of your tradition?” — Jesus Christ in Matthew 15:3, … Continue reading →

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My Introduction to “Pagan Christianity?”

Posted on February 23, 2008 by rbirkey

I am just finishing reading a book that my father sent to me (Thanks, Dad!) and that has been one of the most challenging and enlightening books I’ve read in recent years. The impact it will have on me personally … Continue reading →

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Why Frank Lloyd Wright is a Republican

Posted on October 16, 2006 by rbirkey

This photo was taken in Frank Lloyd Wright’s home town of Oak Park, Illinois. There has been no photo retouching or Photoshop magic involved in this photo! I kid you not — Frank Lloyd Wright is a Bush-Cheney supporter! Oh … Continue reading →

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