I’d be happy to separate from this article’s author. If I looked harder, there’s probably other issues of greater import for my actions. But, he doesn’t have any impact or influence on me or my ministry. So, he’s as relevant to me as Swaziland politics.
We used to say…….only fundamentalists practice separation……
Then we had some conservative evangelicals practicing separation…..
Now liberal & feminist “evangelicalism” has decided to practice separation…..
Where’s the love baby!?
Straight Ahead!
jt
Dr. Joel Tetreau serves as Senior Pastor, Southeast Valley Bible Church (sevbc.org); Regional Coordinator for IBL West (iblministry.com), Board Member & friend for several different ministries;
We used to say…….only fundamentalists practice separation……
Then we had some conservative evangelicals practicing separation…..
Now liberal & feminist “evangelicalism” has decided to practice separation…..
Where’s the love baby!?
Straight Ahead!
jt
Tony Jones, the author of this blog article, comes across in his blog interactions quite angry, especially since the emergent movement (which he helped start) has fizzled in the past few years. He is quite militant towards those who don’t agree with his progressive Christianity, especially with his two hobby horses, Gay-Marriage and Women in Church leadership……..
Tony Jones once said, “So for me personally, talking about absolute truth is a nonsensical way to talk, and Christian theologians shouldn’t talk that way.” He begins with “for me personally” but ends by presuming to tell others what they shouldn’t do. So how does he manage to write such absolutist drivel here without believing in absolute truth? How is one supposed to take him seriously?
Jones is absolutely right about one thing. He should get the schism he wants. That way, it will be clear others will be less likely to mistake his brand of pick-and-choose Biblical interpretation for the real thing.
It would be wonderful if those in error separated from the rest of us for a change! Good bye — don’t forget to write. Well, then again, DO forget to write.
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NewMe
I’d be happy to separate from this article’s author. If I looked harder, there’s probably other issues of greater import for my actions. But, he doesn’t have any impact or influence on me or my ministry. So, he’s as relevant to me as Swaziland politics.
Hoping to shed more light than heat..
Newwhy?
why?
NewSeparation
This author is in serious error. I agree, we should indeed separate. See you in eternity, Brother …
Tyler is a pastor in Olympia, WA and works in State government.
NewSeparation has made a "come back"
We used to say…….only fundamentalists practice separation……
Then we had some conservative evangelicals practicing separation…..
Now liberal & feminist “evangelicalism” has decided to practice separation…..
Where’s the love baby!?
Straight Ahead!
jt
Dr. Joel Tetreau serves as Senior Pastor, Southeast Valley Bible Church (sevbc.org); Regional Coordinator for IBL West (iblministry.com), Board Member & friend for several different ministries;
NewDave Gilbert wrote: I guess 1
NewMore than just practicing separation.......
Tony Jones, the author of this blog article, comes across in his blog interactions quite angry, especially since the emergent movement (which he helped start) has fizzled in the past few years. He is quite militant towards those who don’t agree with his progressive Christianity, especially with his two hobby horses, Gay-Marriage and Women in Church leadership……..
NewTony is absolutely right
Tony Jones once said, “So for me personally, talking about absolute truth is a nonsensical way to talk, and Christian theologians shouldn’t talk that way.” He begins with “for me personally” but ends by presuming to tell others what they shouldn’t do. So how does he manage to write such absolutist drivel here without believing in absolute truth? How is one supposed to take him seriously?
Jones is absolutely right about one thing. He should get the schism he wants. That way, it will be clear others will be less likely to mistake his brand of pick-and-choose Biblical interpretation for the real thing.
NewDave, yes, I was kidding. ;)
Dave, yes, I was kidding. ;)
NewGoodbye!
It would be wonderful if those in error separated from the rest of us for a change! Good bye — don’t forget to write. Well, then again, DO forget to write.
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