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Tension in Tolerence: A Review of Brian McLaren’s “A Generous Orthodoxy” – Part I

In this four part series, I’ll be providing a book review of Brian D. McLaren’s “A Generous Orthodoxy“. Today, I’ll provide an introduction and overview of the book. Next, I’ll provide some objections. From there, I’ll respond to some of those objections. And finally, I’ll wrap up with some personal reflection and a summary. So, […]

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The Historical Jesus

In a recent series that I wrote entitled, The Atheist Delusion – Why I don’t agree with Richard Dawkins in 10 parts, by far the most popular post was Part 5: The Historical Jesus. I don’t feel that I did this post sufficient justice. So… I’m now providing a follow up series that provides more […]

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The Atheist Delusion – Why I don’t agree with Richard Dawkins in 10 parts

Richard Dawkins has put together an interesting package. His book, The God Delusion, has inspired a great deal of discussion and controversy. After reading the book, I find myself disappointed. I was expecting so much more. For such a great deal of noise, I expected some solid, faith-shattering arguments. Instead, I felt that Dawkins’ arguments […]

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Family Matters

In this four part series, I’ll be posting a recent sermon that I delivered entitled, “Family Matters.” Topic: Family Title: Family Matters Key Verse: Proverbs 22:6 Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it. Prayer: Lord, may you be present in this […]

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Todd’s Search for Meaning

I thought I’d take a few days to give a bit of biographical detail on my religious walk. I’ll take the next few days to give some commentary on the following topics: My background – Where I come from, what prompted my search, my ambitions, etc. Maintaining My Faith as a Philosophy Undergrad Student – […]