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Chapter 2: The Creation of Sacred Spaces and Objects
Sunday, April 13th, 2008 Posted in Pagan Christianity? | No Comments »
The Creation of Sacred Spaces and Objects Authors Frank Viola and George Barna record that a shift occurred in the late second and third centuries when Christians began reverencing their dead. ... Read more..Hilarious “Pagan Christianity?” Spoof Video
Monday, April 7th, 2008 Posted in Pagan Christianity? | 1 Comment »
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 ... Read more..Chapter One: Have We Really Been Doing It By The Book?
Sunday, March 16th, 2008 Posted in Books, Pagan Christianity? | 3 Comments »
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 ... Read more..The Calf Path - A metaphor for the church?
Saturday, March 8th, 2008 Posted in Books, Pagan Christianity? | 1 Comment »
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 ... Read more..Pagan Christianity? - Introduction by George Barna
Saturday, March 1st, 2008 Posted in Books, Pagan Christianity? | 2 Comments »
"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 ... Read more..A Review of Pagan Christianity? - Preface by Frank Viola
Sunday, February 24th, 2008 Posted in Books, Pagan Christianity? | 3 Comments »
"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 ... Read more..My Introduction to “Pagan Christianity?”
Saturday, February 23rd, 2008 Posted in Books, Pagan Christianity? | No Comments »
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 ... Read more..Alpha
Sunday, January 20th, 2008 Posted in Christianity | 3 Comments »
Yesterday, I had my first introduction to the "Alpha" course. Alpha is a process by which people can explore the meaning of life, and ask any question in a relevant, ... Read more..Evangelistic Atheists
Monday, June 11th, 2007 Posted in Christianity | No Comments »
Recently, George Barna has conducted a survey and published results that reveals an emerging movement of atheists and agnostics who are intentionally and aggressively making a united effort to belittle ... Read more..The Apostles Creed
Friday, August 18th, 2006 Posted in Personal | No Comments »
What I Believe Modern English Version I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, God's only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born ... Read more..