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Environmentalism as Religion

Posted on December 21, 2009 by rbirkey

Michael Crichton was a famous author and speaker whose many books have been made into movies such as: Jurrasic Park, Congo, The Andromeda Strain, Sphere, and many others. He also was the creator of the successful and popular ER television series. Before … Continue reading →

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What is the “Faith” of Barack Obama?

Posted on September 8, 2008 by rbirkey

I recently finished reading The Faith of Barack Obama by Stephen Mansfield [Thomas Nelson, publisher]. I agree with Mansfield’s introductory book premise that understanding a man’s religious vision and personal faith will illuminate how he will lead. To Mansfield, Barack’s … Continue reading →

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An Intro to Barack Obama’s Faith

Posted on August 30, 2008 by rbirkey

I am reading a newly published book by author Stephen Mansfield called “The Faith of Barack Obama” [Thomas Nelson]. In the Introduction, the author makes this assertion: This book is… written in the belief that if a man’s faith is … Continue reading →

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Universal Values?

Posted on June 24, 2008 by rbirkey

“Democracy demands that the religiously motivated translate their concerns into universal, rather than religion-specific, values. It requires that their proposals be subject to argument, and amenable to reason. I may be opposed to abortion for religious reasons, but if I … Continue reading →

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Chapter 2: From House Churches to Holy Cathedrals

Posted on April 13, 2008 by rbirkey

From House Churches to Holy Cathedrals As already stated in earlier posts, the early church believed that Jesus was the very presence of God and that the body of Christ (the church) constitutes his temple. The authors of Pagan Christianity? … Continue reading →

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Chapter 2: Temples, Priests, and Sacrifices

Posted on April 13, 2008 by rbirkey

Temples, Priests, and Sacrifices Continuing in Chapter 2 of Pagan Christianity? authors Frank Viola and George Barna point out that the Old Testament Hebrews had a faith experience centered around the Temple, the priesthood and the sacrifice. But Jesus fulfilled … Continue reading →

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Chapter 2: The Church Building – Inheriting the Edifice Complex

Posted on April 13, 2008 by rbirkey

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 →

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Intelligent Design in Oak Park, Illinois

Posted on October 30, 2005 by rbirkey

Oak Park is the community where I live and we have 2 local weekly newspapers. On October 26th, 2005 the Wednesday Journal ran an open letter from a local resident, which read: An open letter to my religious brethren on … Continue reading →

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Paul Tounier on Silence

Posted on October 26, 2005 by rbirkey

My wife and I went away over the past weekend for some rest, reflection and prayer. We sensed a need to reconnect with God, each other, and our own feelings and emotions. We read a chapter out of a book … Continue reading →

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