Category Archives: Truth

Paul Tillich and the Protestant Principle

“The criterion of the truth of faith, therefore, is that it implies an element of self-negation.  That symbol is most adequate which expresses not only the ultimate but also its own lack of ultimacy.  Christianity expresses itself in such a … Continue reading

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Yes, I do believe in miracles. But the “supernatural”? Different Story.

The category of supernatural has been used and abused in more charismatic Christian circles. This is because they are relying on an atheist category from the field of philosophy, or shall I say, a tenet of atheist theology. It’s true. … Continue reading

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Week-”END” at PJ’s: An Intro to Forthcoming Posts Today and Satuday

I kept everything inside and even though I tried, it all fell apart What it meant to me will eventually be a memory of a time when I tried so hard And got so far But in the end It … Continue reading

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An Evening With Alice Walker

Last night, I had the opportunity to attend the event at Texas Christian University, “An Evening With Alice Walker” thanks to fellow biblio-blogger and friend, postmodern emergent J.K. Gayle. Alice Walker is known for her blockbuster novel, The Color Purple, … Continue reading

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Civil Discourse & The Apostle Paul: The First Angry Christian?

Image via Wikipedia Today’s Our Daily Bread Devotional this morning featured Acts 17:16, which the passage provided in the small devotional book read like this, “While Paul waited for them in Athens, his spirit was provoked within him  when he … Continue reading

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