If macro-evolution is true (which I do not believe), then we should be working on the premise of the survival of the fittest. Those who are most fit will survive and grow stronger. What then is all of the concern about a small fish in California that could be killed? That particular fish would succumb to the strength and viability of other creatures. Ultimately, it would be killed off because it is not "the fittest."
I'm sure someone else sees the contradictory nature of believing evolution and yet concerning yourself with the survival of a particular species. And yet, it's not a point that I have heard in the public discussion of evolution. Let me know if you've heard/read this somewhere.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Trunk or Treat
I recently received a church newsletter in the mail that had a reminder of their upcoming "Trunk or Treat" event. For those of you not familiar with the excitement, essentially it is a christianizing of Halloween. Children dress up in their favorite costume and go to the church parking lot. The church members have packed the trunks of their vehicles with a variety of treats. So, as the children pass by, the adults hand out candy and other knick knacks. All in all, Trunk or Treat is a good opportunity to get together with other Christians and have a good time with your children.
However, I have a problem with the whole concept. First, it seems as though the Christian community has drawn away from the culture around us to the extent that we no longer have any engagement with it. We Christianize everything. For example, there are Christian music/book stores and Christian movies and Christian schools and Christian t-shirts and Christian resorts and Christian bumper stickers and Christian ... ad infinitum and ad nauseum. In creating all of these various "Christian" things, we no longer are obligated to interact with our culture. And as a result, Christians appear to be having little impact on our culture.
That being said, what must pastors do to urge Christians to engage with their culture? Have we not taught the Church that Her salvation is secure in Jesus Christ? And that interaction with the culture will not taint them or prohibit them from entering into heaven? On the other hand, is it possible that we have a right view of our own sinfulness and are concerned about succumbing to the temptation that comes from our culture? I would assume the former and doubt the latter. Let me know what you think.
However, I have a problem with the whole concept. First, it seems as though the Christian community has drawn away from the culture around us to the extent that we no longer have any engagement with it. We Christianize everything. For example, there are Christian music/book stores and Christian movies and Christian schools and Christian t-shirts and Christian resorts and Christian bumper stickers and Christian ... ad infinitum and ad nauseum. In creating all of these various "Christian" things, we no longer are obligated to interact with our culture. And as a result, Christians appear to be having little impact on our culture.
That being said, what must pastors do to urge Christians to engage with their culture? Have we not taught the Church that Her salvation is secure in Jesus Christ? And that interaction with the culture will not taint them or prohibit them from entering into heaven? On the other hand, is it possible that we have a right view of our own sinfulness and are concerned about succumbing to the temptation that comes from our culture? I would assume the former and doubt the latter. Let me know what you think.
Monday, October 26, 2009
Blog Name
My wife found a Brain keychain fob (from Pinky and the Brain) for me when we lived in Chicago. It has lasted for at least ten years, even though the red dot for the nose has fallen off. Anyway, we recently found a compilation of the "Are you pondering what I'm pondering..." quotations from Brain on YouTube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qg6OTTbKsmQ
The title of this blog comes from Pinky's comment "If Jimmy Cracked Corn and nobody cares, then why did he still do it?" My aim is to attempt some consistency of writing on this blog. And, even though there may be few who are interested in reading it, I'll still do it.
If, from time to time, you read something that piques your interest or curiosity, let me know. I'd enjoy dialoguing about what I write. Maybe we can mutually benefit from our interaction. Maybe you can laugh at, with or near me. Maybe nobody will care. But, Lord willing, I'll keep cracking corn (whatever that means).
The title of this blog comes from Pinky's comment "If Jimmy Cracked Corn and nobody cares, then why did he still do it?" My aim is to attempt some consistency of writing on this blog. And, even though there may be few who are interested in reading it, I'll still do it.
If, from time to time, you read something that piques your interest or curiosity, let me know. I'd enjoy dialoguing about what I write. Maybe we can mutually benefit from our interaction. Maybe you can laugh at, with or near me. Maybe nobody will care. But, Lord willing, I'll keep cracking corn (whatever that means).
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