tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12001852.post112445604819256397..comments2023-09-30T08:13:42.027-04:00Comments on Measuring Days: Book Review - Total TruthJaredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14065742546421747652noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12001852.post-82508968376950576792008-06-19T15:13:00.000-04:002008-06-19T15:13:00.000-04:00Hi Jared, long time, no comment. Rachel pointed th...Hi Jared, long time, no comment. Rachel pointed this post out because I'm currently reading Total Truth. I'm in the middle of the second section. I'm somewhat impressed, as I formerly believed that BOTH ID and evolution ought to be taught in the religion classroom, but it seems that she makes a good case for the idea that science needs to embrace the possibility of supernatural origins.<BR/><BR/>The people I tend to run into on blogs are closet philosophers and scientists. They may actually know nothing of philosophy (like me), or science, but that's what they want to talk about. I found that Pearcey's book, thus far has helped me understand why my approach silences the critics, and why certain things are hot buttons (e.g. using the Bible to debate public law).<BR/><BR/>In regard to the Bible. I appreciate that the Bible is central to everything and that conversion really requires turning people to God's Word. What I find, however, is that talking about God's Word when they have a two-story view and are completely opposed to anything religious seems to be a bad place to start. I've found a few approaches - one is arguing about morality and where it comes from (e.g. why should murder be wrong), and the other is really picking apart the inconsistency of science (e.g. belief in the Big Bang despite the fact that it is not in line with the laws of thermodynamics).BatteredRPSheephttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00801833784978156322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12001852.post-1124908803515507932005-08-24T13:40:00.000-05:002005-08-24T13:40:00.000-05:00craigellachie - cool. I've read Valerie's site sev...craigellachie - cool. I've read Valerie's site several times (good stuff, I believe). <BR/><BR/>glad to be in your town, sort of.Jaredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14065742546421747652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12001852.post-1124908061779166222005-08-24T13:27:00.000-05:002005-08-24T13:27:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Jaredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14065742546421747652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12001852.post-1124907903313090972005-08-24T13:25:00.000-05:002005-08-24T13:25:00.000-05:00Oh, sorry. Valerie is here at http://www.kyriosit...Oh, sorry. Valerie is here at http://www.kyriosity.com/. SHe read your comment on a blog she frequents, and followed the link, being addicted to Reformed blogs and forums, and found out you are in my town. Well, sort of.craigellachiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05765348018168890854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12001852.post-1124799886022849452005-08-23T07:24:00.000-05:002005-08-23T07:24:00.000-05:00Hi Barb - Great to hear from you! We were back to ...Hi Barb - Great to hear from you! We were back to preach @ Redeemer this summer and it was fun to see the few there who remembered me.<BR/><BR/>Craigellachie - you, however, have me puzzled. I haven't been able to decipher your name or figure out who Valerie is. Anyhow, glad to receive encouragement!Jaredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14065742546421747652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12001852.post-1124650983083740772005-08-21T14:03:00.000-05:002005-08-21T14:03:00.000-05:00For Robbie:I know you asked your question of Jared...For Robbie:<BR/><BR/>I know you asked your question of Jared and this is his blog. Anyway, I thought I would leave a few suggestions. If Jared doesn't like them, I'm sure he'll let me and you know...he is not shy.<BR/><BR/>Gary DeMar wrote a 3 vol. set: "God and Government" It is probably designed more for high school than for college age, but there is still some good stuff in it. David W. Hall wrote: "Savior or Servant? Putting Government in its Place" A clasic is: "Messiah the Prince" by William Symington, also, "Lex Rex" by S. Rutherford. Calvin has some good stuff near the end of his "Institutes".<BR/><BR/>Jeff Kessler<BR/>Elder...Laf. RPAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12001852.post-1124594470541731812005-08-20T22:21:00.000-05:002005-08-20T22:21:00.000-05:00Hi there Jared. Valerie told on you and I'm just ...Hi there Jared. Valerie told on you and I'm just here to say that my hubby and I are across the river from you, but we're not at your church 'cause God doesn't want us there. Yet. (And we actually got that word from Him in a sermon by your pastor, much to our surprise, but I'm sure he doesn't know it.) You've got a great group there, though!Blessings on you and your ministry.craigellachiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05765348018168890854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12001852.post-1124565061315293892005-08-20T14:11:00.000-05:002005-08-20T14:11:00.000-05:00Robbie,What will be the focus of your paper on the...Robbie,<BR/><BR/>What will be the focus of your paper on the Christian and the State?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12001852.post-1124562275617107732005-08-20T13:24:00.000-05:002005-08-20T13:24:00.000-05:00Jared, sorry for the off-topic comment, but I just...Jared, sorry for the off-topic comment, but I just stumbled upon your blog while running down a rabbit trail.<BR/><BR/>I don't know if you'll remember me. I taught you in Sunday school many, many moons ago at Redeemer. I was Mrs. Markham then, and Justin was in the class too.<BR/><BR/>I saw your mom this summer at a wedding, so I heard about your pastorate and family. Wonderful!<BR/><BR/>Anyway, I just wanted to say hi!<BR/><BR/>Barb (now) HarveyBarbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01702840957941498550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12001852.post-1124489053858850942005-08-19T17:04:00.000-05:002005-08-19T17:04:00.000-05:00she is speaking at geneva this september. i am do...she is speaking at geneva this september. <BR/><BR/>i am doing a paper this semester on the Christian and the State - book ideas - i need a solid bibliographyRobbie Schmidtbergerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09198009060645096467noreply@blogger.com