http://www.examiner.com/x-8276-Methodist-Examiner?cid=exrss-Methodist-Examiner en-us Wed, 30 Dec 2009 11:16:40 -0700 Mon, 28 Dec 2009 12:42:10 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-8276-Methodist-Examiner~y2009m12d28-Hip-Hop-artist-issues-call-to-gay-community?cid=exrss-Methodist-Examiner A few weeks ago, Speech (hip hop artist and front man for the group Arrested Development) posted an entry on his blog challenging the gay community to speak out against wanton displays of sexuality which actually set the gay-rights movement back i... Church and Culture Relationships Political/Social Famous people Mon, 28 Dec 2009 12:42:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8276-Methodist-Examiner~y2009m12d28-Hip-Hop-artist-issues-call-to-gay-community?cid=exrss-Methodist-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8276-Methodist-Examiner~y2009m12d25-Was-Jesus-rich--If-not-why-do-some-of-his-followers-claim-he-was?cid=exrss-Methodist-Examiner Today CNN ran a story entitled Passions over 'prosperity gospel': Was Jesus wealthy? In it, certain Christians who advocate the 'prosperity gospel' (also known as word-faith or health-and-wealth) claim that the traditional view... Church and Culture Interpretation and Theology Fri, 25 Dec 2009 16:49:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8276-Methodist-Examiner~y2009m12d25-Was-Jesus-rich--If-not-why-do-some-of-his-followers-claim-he-was?cid=exrss-Methodist-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8276-Methodist-Examiner~y2009m12d22-OldEarth-testable-model-offers-alternative-to-YoungEarth-and-NeoDarwinian-accounts?cid=exrss-Methodist-Examiner Many people assume that when it comes to Scripture and science there are two positions:  Genesis-literalist Creationism (as championed by Kent Hovind, Henry Morris and Ken Hamm) and Darwinian materialism (as preached by Richard Dawkins, Danie... Skeptic Issues Interpretation and Theology Historic issues Philosophical/Worldview issues Science and Faith Tue, 22 Dec 2009 12:32:11 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8276-Methodist-Examiner~y2009m12d22-OldEarth-testable-model-offers-alternative-to-YoungEarth-and-NeoDarwinian-accounts?cid=exrss-Methodist-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8276-Methodist-Examiner~y2009m12d20-Responses-to-various-Prophecy-expert-claims?cid=exrss-Methodist-Examiner At the turn of the 20th century, C.I. Scofield published his famous "Scofield Reference Bible", which popularized a system of theology called "Dispensationalism" (which had been invented and developed 50 years prior by John Nelson... Sun, 20 Dec 2009 21:58:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8276-Methodist-Examiner~y2009m12d20-Responses-to-various-Prophecy-expert-claims?cid=exrss-Methodist-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8276-Methodist-Examiner~y2009m12d17-A-conversation-about-the-Rapture-part-3?cid=exrss-Methodist-Examiner [For part 1 click here, for part 2 click here]In this final part to this discussion about Rapture Theology, James-Michael responds to the previous comments:From: James-Michael SmithHi _____,Good thoughts; thanks for getting back to me. If you tire o... Prophecy/End Times Interpretation and Theology Historic issues Debate Thu, 17 Dec 2009 14:29:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8276-Methodist-Examiner~y2009m12d17-A-conversation-about-the-Rapture-part-3?cid=exrss-Methodist-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8276-Methodist-Examiner~y2009m12d16-Some-NeoDarwinists-trash-TLS-Book-of-the-Yearwithout-having-read-it?cid=exrss-Methodist-Examiner The debate over Intelligent Design has always generated more heat than light...but not just from "right-wing Creationists" (as ID-opponents often label ID-proponents!).  It seems that even the most learned and intellectually-sophist... Philosophical/Worldview issues Science and Faith Wed, 16 Dec 2009 21:08:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8276-Methodist-Examiner~y2009m12d16-Some-NeoDarwinists-trash-TLS-Book-of-the-Yearwithout-having-read-it?cid=exrss-Methodist-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8276-Methodist-Examiner~y2009m12d16-A-conversation-about-the-Rapture-part-2?cid=exrss-Methodist-Examiner A response to JM's previous points regarding the unbiblical nature of the Rapture as put forth in popular theology such as that which undergirds the "Left Behind" novels or the teaching of prominent TV ministers such as John Hagee, Jack Van... Prophecy/End Times Interpretation and Theology Historic issues Debate Wed, 16 Dec 2009 14:18:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8276-Methodist-Examiner~y2009m12d16-A-conversation-about-the-Rapture-part-2?cid=exrss-Methodist-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8276-Methodist-Examiner~y2009m12d14-A-conversation-about-the-Rapture-part-1?cid=exrss-Methodist-Examiner Many Christians hold views very firmly for many years without realizing where such views come from.  For example, the belief that the Bible teaches Jesus coming back invisibly to "rapture" the church out of the world 7 years before He ... Prophecy/End Times Interpretation and Theology Debate Mon, 14 Dec 2009 14:36:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8276-Methodist-Examiner~y2009m12d14-A-conversation-about-the-Rapture-part-1?cid=exrss-Methodist-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8276-Methodist-Examiner~y2009m12d8-Lukewarm-Christians?cid=exrss-Methodist-Examiner "God would rather you HATE Him than be 'lukewarm' you know!  It's right there in Revelation's letter to the church at Laodicea!  Lukewarm Christians make God sick to His stomach!"This is a common idea among evangelical Christians,... Bible Questions Prophecy/End Times Interpretation and Theology Historic issues Tue, 08 Dec 2009 21:00:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8276-Methodist-Examiner~y2009m12d8-Lukewarm-Christians?cid=exrss-Methodist-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8276-Methodist-Examiner~y2009m11d30-Christian-approaches-to-the-Bible-and-science?cid=exrss-Methodist-Examiner When it comes to the question of how Christians interpret Scripture in light of science the discussion often focuses on instances of conflict between "science" and "faith" (i.e. the Galileo controversy, the Scopes Trial, etc.).&nb... Bible Questions Skeptic Issues Church and Culture Interpretation and Theology Science and Faith Mon, 30 Nov 2009 10:24:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8276-Methodist-Examiner~y2009m11d30-Christian-approaches-to-the-Bible-and-science?cid=exrss-Methodist-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8276-Methodist-Examiner~y2009m11d28-Bible-QA--the-conquest-of-Canaan-and-genocide?cid=exrss-Methodist-Examiner "I have been reading about the Israelites' conquring of Canaan and, well, Joshua and the army kill alot of people mercilessly. All the nations that they have to defeat to get the land God destined for them are slautered. Why? Why did the Israeli... Bible Questions Skeptic Issues Interpretation and Theology Sat, 28 Nov 2009 17:23:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8276-Methodist-Examiner~y2009m11d28-Bible-QA--the-conquest-of-Canaan-and-genocide?cid=exrss-Methodist-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8276-Methodist-Examiner~y2009m11d18-A-great-new-resource-for-studying-the-Old-Testament?cid=exrss-Methodist-Examiner Zondervan's International Bible Backgrounds Commentary on the Old Testament is a new resource for studying and understanding the world of the Hebrew Bible...and it's one of the best in print.  The world of the Hebrew Bible is so foreign to most ... Book Reviews Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:14:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8276-Methodist-Examiner~y2009m11d18-A-great-new-resource-for-studying-the-Old-Testament?cid=exrss-Methodist-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8276-Methodist-Examiner~y2009m11d16-The-Bible-coming-to-an-XBox-near-you?cid=exrss-Methodist-Examiner The Bible was the first book ever printed using Gutenberg's famous innovation of movable type.  The printing press would go on to literally change the world of visual communication and information transfer forever.  In the digital age, the... Church and Culture Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:45:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8276-Methodist-Examiner~y2009m11d16-The-Bible-coming-to-an-XBox-near-you?cid=exrss-Methodist-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8276-Methodist-Examiner~y2009m11d10-The-lost-world-of-Genesis-one?cid=exrss-Methodist-Examiner Genesis 1 describes functional origin, not material origin, according to Walton. Genesis chapter one has been a battleground text for centuries.  Nowhere has this been evident as clearly as in debates over the nature of Creation and the role... Book Reviews Skeptic Issues Church and Culture Interpretation and Theology Historic issues Science and Faith Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:52:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8276-Methodist-Examiner~y2009m11d10-The-lost-world-of-Genesis-one?cid=exrss-Methodist-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8276-Methodist-Examiner~y2009m11d8-What-to-look-for-and-what-to-avoid-in-a-study-Bible?cid=exrss-Methodist-Examiner A few weeks ago, I gave a seminar on reading and interpreting the Bible at Americus First UMC in Americus, GA.  The seminar was called "Bible for the Rest of Us" and will soon be available as a DVD curriculum set for use by churches, s... Bible Questions Book Reviews Interpretation and Theology Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:55:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8276-Methodist-Examiner~y2009m11d8-What-to-look-for-and-what-to-avoid-in-a-study-Bible?cid=exrss-Methodist-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8276-Methodist-Examiner~y2009m11d5-The-origin-of-American-Methodists?cid=exrss-Methodist-Examiner For Wesley, Methodism's spread to America was a result of necessity rather than ambitionThe Methodist denominations in America are among the most widespread and historically influential group of Christians in this country.  But where did they c... Church and Culture Historic issues Famous people Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:33:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8276-Methodist-Examiner~y2009m11d5-The-origin-of-American-Methodists?cid=exrss-Methodist-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8276-Methodist-Examiner~y2009m11d2-Questions-from-children--Who-created-God?cid=exrss-Methodist-Examiner Last year while serving as Pastor of Discipleship at Good Shepherd UMC, Methodist Examiner James-Michael Smith was given a series of questions that the Children's Pastor had collected from the kids on various topics related to God, the Bible a... Bible Questions Skeptic Issues Interpretation and Theology Philosophical/Worldview issues Science and Faith Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:27:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8276-Methodist-Examiner~y2009m11d2-Questions-from-children--Who-created-God?cid=exrss-Methodist-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8276-Methodist-Examiner~y2009m11d1-Weekends-with-Wesley--thoughts-on-ordained-ministry?cid=exrss-Methodist-Examiner John Wesley - The co-founder of Methodism In this response to the objections of a fellow clergyman, John Wesley gives a great analogy on the purpose of ordained ministry and how one should evaluate who is and who is not a true minister of the Gospel... Historic issues Famous people Sun, 01 Nov 2009 18:55:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8276-Methodist-Examiner~y2009m11d1-Weekends-with-Wesley--thoughts-on-ordained-ministry?cid=exrss-Methodist-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8276-Methodist-Examiner~y2009m10d21-A-Methodists-take-on-predestination-and-free-will?cid=exrss-Methodist-Examiner Predestination or Free Will...how does Scripture handle the topic?   A question about predestination  [This question once posed by a friend in a discussion on theology]:   I don't mean to get too abstract too quickly, but this is... Bible Questions Interpretation and Theology Historic issues Debate Tue, 20 Oct 2009 22:48:51 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8276-Methodist-Examiner~y2009m10d21-A-Methodists-take-on-predestination-and-free-will?cid=exrss-Methodist-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8276-Methodist-Examiner~y2009m10d17-Common-cliches-about-the-Bible?cid=exrss-Methodist-Examiner There are many cliches that Christians and non-Christians alike have come to believe and pass on to others when it comes to the Bible.  From "Life's Instruction Manual" to "A Love Letter From God", slogans abound on bumper-st... Bible Questions Church and Culture Interpretation and Theology Sat, 17 Oct 2009 20:03:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8276-Methodist-Examiner~y2009m10d17-Common-cliches-about-the-Bible?cid=exrss-Methodist-Examiner