Well, here we go. Chapter Two of Pagan Christianity? deals with the first specific example of a pagan practice adopted by the church. That being the idea that the church is a building or a place. The authors point out … Continue reading →
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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Tagged book review, Christianity, church, evangelical, frank viola, george barna, pagan, Pagan Christianity?, reactionary, satire, spoof video, stupidity
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Here are some additional sketches I did while in Spain last month. The first is a window detail on the side of the place of the Alhambra Palace in Granada, Spain. This next one is a sketch of one of … Continue reading →
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Tagged alhambra, Architecture, art, castle, church, drawing, granada, illustration, randal birkey, sketch, spain
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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 →
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 →
“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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Tagged Christianity, church, george barna, Jesus Christ, new testament, organic, pagan, philosophy, tradition, world
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“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 →
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 →
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 people of faith, and discredit their personal beliefs in God. … Continue reading →
This morning I heard a sermon by Dr. Greg Waybright, at Calvary Memorial Church in Oak Park. It was based upon the Gospel of Luke chapter 19, verses 1-10. It was the story of a Jew named Zachaeus, and how … Continue reading →
