We at EDN are in a period of reflection and contemplation for the important season of Christmas. Our attention will be on raising certain questions that we invite you to comment on. We will return to our series probing controversial issues on January 4th.
TODAY’S QUESTION: How does Emmanuel, God with us, change our world? Or you?
by Chris Surber [ene_ptp]I never imagined God would lead me to live in a place like Haiti. My first mission trip to Haiti was less than 3 years ago and it was my first mission trip anywhere. For years I’d ministered to what we would call the “least of these” in America. It was…
by Rev. Dr. Robert R. LaRochelle The following are some rather established facts regarding the current state of institutionalized religion in the United States: 1. Traditional mainline denominations have experienced a significant decline in numbers. 2. Mergers and cooperative arrangements between/among denominations have raised questions regarding the relative importance of denominations and whether affiliating with…
We at EDN are in a period of reflection and contemplation for these important seasons of Advent and Christmas. Over the next few weeks, our attention will be on raising certain questions that we invite you to comment on. We will return to our series probing controversial questions on January 4th. TODAY’S QUESTION: What can…
by Drew Smith Those of us who have read the Gospels, or who are even remotely familiar with the teachings of Jesus, know that he often spoke in parables. Indeed, Jesus tells over 40 parables, some which are very familiar even among many non-Christians. But why did Jesus speak in parables? This is the…
[EDITOR’S NOTE: This post is part of our series on controversial questions. A NO post will normally follow a YES post. Join in by posting your comments.] by Elgin Hushbeck, Jr. One of the hardest aspects of the Christian walk is balance. The Bible teaches us many values, some of which at times are in…
Energion author Thomas Hudgins, translator of Aprenda a leer el Griego del Nuevo Testamento, is asking for discussion of syntactical fallacies. Many of us are more aware of lexical fallacies. If you know a bit about this, go help out the discussion.
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As one who finds panentheism a reasonable explanation of reality, Emmanuel represents the sacredness of all things. God, not only “with us” but with every aspect of the cosmos, from the smallest particle to the remotest star, makes me one with all things. Especially, all people. No wonder Jesus counseled us to love our enemies. They are as much of God as I am.
While I am not at the panentheistic place you are, Steve( though I am certainly not diametrically opposed to it…..I just need to work through some of its implications), I concur with what you say. All creation is one, with Creator and creation deeply immersed in each other…
Peace,
Bob