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Tag Archives: authority
Exploring The Reasons Why, Or Some Thoughts On The Political Theory Of The Bible: Part Four
Already, so far in this brief series of posts, we have looked at some of the combination between equality and oneness in history, in the relationship between God and Jesus Christ, and in human institutions. While there is a great … Continue reading
On Earth As It Is In Heaven, Or Some Thoughts On The Political Theory Of The Bible: Part Three
Previously, we have discussed the tension between oneness and equality in history as well as in the relationship between God the Father and Jesus Christ. What I would like to do now is to comment on the biblical relationship between … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Biblical History, Christianity, E Pluribus Unim, History
Tagged authority, equality
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Subordination And Equality, Or Some Thoughts On The Political Theory Of The Bible: Part Two
Earlier, I discussed that a deacon in our congregation gave a sermon yesterday on a subject that demonstrated the implicit political philosophy of the Bible. I would like to go into more detail today on the way that the Bible … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Biblical History, Christianity, E Pluribus Unim, History
Tagged authority, equality, prophecy
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They Only Hate You Because They Want To Be You
Many of the scriptures of the Bible that are viewed most harshly in the present day relate to the thorny subject of authority. Honoring imperfect fathers and mothers, refraining from viewing authorities with contempt, and giving honor to leaders whom … Continue reading
But You Have Made It A Den Of Thieves
[Note: This is the prepared text for a sermonette given to the Portland UCG congregation on February 20, 2021.] I would like to begin today with a thought experiment. Imagine, if you will, that you are part of a mob … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Christianity, Church of God, Sermonettes
Tagged authority, judgment, legitimacy
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Solomon, If You Walk In My Ways
[Note: This is the prepared text for a split sermon given to the United Church of Congregation in the Dalles on Sabbath, January 9, 2021.] Our first impression of Solomon is generally a positive one. Perhaps most notably among these … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Biblical History, Christianity, Church of God, History, Sermonettes
Tagged ancient history, authority, leadership, legitimacy
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On The Residual Force Of Laws
One of the more fascinating debates that C.S. Lewis was often involved in, and which remains important when one judges the moral effect of religious beliefs, is the issue of the morality of unbelievers. It has always been true that … Continue reading
Book Review: The Struggle For Mastery
The Struggle For Mastery: The Penguin History Of Britain 1066-1284, by David Carpenter Between 1066 and 1284 there was a great deal of conflict within the British Isles over mastery. Through England had long been more powerful than the other … Continue reading
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Tagged authority, England, Ireland, Middle Ages, Scotland, Wales
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Philosophers In The Dock
In some ways, to philosophize is human. Despite the fact that not many people explicitly study the subject of philosophy, it is nonetheless true that people, whether they realize it or not, have philosophical views and positions simply by virtue … Continue reading
Book Review: Change Your Questions, Change Your Life
Change Your Questions, Change Your Life: 10 Powerful Tools For Life And Work, by Marilee Adams This book is one of many in business that revolves around presenting a fake but “realistic” scenario in order to present the main character … Continue reading
