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Re: Yo Pat, the sin of Sodom and Gomorrah was NOT about homosexuality

Benjamin L. Corey — Fri, 28 Jun 2013 09:19:57 -0000

Great post; I was discussing the same thing a few weeks ago, and expected Pat to join the chorus.

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Re: How NOT To Comment On A Christian Blog

Benjamin L. Corey — Tue, 20 Aug 2013 09:30:19 -0000

You're not going to deceive me with your man-made reasoning, for as the Word of God sayeth: "no one will deceive you with well-crafted arguments."

I'm still going to speak the truth and call all people to repentance, because we never know when the rapture could happen.

Re: A Reminder of What ‘Religious Persecution’ Really Looks Like

Benjamin L. Corey — Tue, 20 Aug 2013 20:32:26 -0000

What's funny, is I just read through the comments for the first time... and the only people bashing me (the author) are other Christians. Which brings me to the fact that the only time I've ever been persecuted for being a Christian... is by OTHER Christians who think I'm too liberal. Funny.

Re: Let the Government Shut Down Indefinitely (here’s your chance, Church)

Benjamin L. Corey — Thu, 03 Oct 2013 11:04:35 -0000

Glad to have you, Carrie! I don't know if I can define it either, but we'll travel together.

Re: Let the Government Shut Down Indefinitely (here’s your chance, Church)

Benjamin L. Corey — Thu, 03 Oct 2013 11:05:22 -0000

That's awesome! We're having a gentle fall here in Maine, so I'm sure we'll pay for it in February. That's very generous of you!

Re: Let the Government Shut Down Indefinitely (here’s your chance, Church)

Benjamin L. Corey — Sat, 05 Oct 2013 14:55:25 -0000

In that scenario, theoretically, they could. However, the question becomes: would they? Honestly, I don't think we're that generous as people, especially in American culture-- Christians or not.

Re: Let the Government Shut Down Indefinitely (here’s your chance, Church)

Benjamin L. Corey — Sun, 06 Oct 2013 14:27:26 -0000

Exactly. I think private charity does a TON of good will in the world today, but it simply can't operate on the scale of government. A good partner, yes-- but the only game in town? Wouldn't work.

Re: Let the Government Shut Down Indefinitely (here’s your chance, Church)

Benjamin L. Corey — Mon, 07 Oct 2013 12:24:46 -0000

Exactly correct, Kim. Private charity-- though nice, can't replace government and I used satire to prove the point.

Re: Let the Government Shut Down Indefinitely (here’s your chance, Church)

Benjamin L. Corey — Mon, 07 Oct 2013 17:04:06 -0000

Oh, I've looked at the question-- I used to believe it, even. I just see zero plausibility that the Church could, or even would be willing, to care for the poor and vulnerable on the scale of government. But, like I said in the piece, I'd love to be proven wrong.

Re: Michele Bachmann: proof that end-times theology will poison your worldview

Benjamin L. Corey — Tue, 08 Oct 2013 11:45:24 -0000

I agree-- I think there will be good times and bad. The one theological argument I am comfortable making, however, is that things will never be as bad as AD 70 since I believe that to be the context of Matthew 24.

Re: Michele Bachmann: proof that end-times theology will poison your worldview

Benjamin L. Corey — Tue, 08 Oct 2013 11:51:22 -0000

That's a good point-- I suppose "bad" is quite relative and could potentially make light of the atrocities others have/will face. Good point. I guess this is just another area of theology that invites us "into tension" instead of relieving tension.

Re: Let the Government Shut Down Indefinitely (here’s your chance, Church)

Benjamin L. Corey — Wed, 09 Oct 2013 23:08:05 -0000

Jon-- I hear what you're saying, but did they have these exemptions in
the time of Christ? It seems he directed them to pay their taxes to the
Roman government, even though they were being oppressed and murdered by
that same government. Your argument makes sense as an American, but I
think if we simply look at the message of Jesus, he tells us to pay our
taxes to secular government, period-- even if they are oppressing and
killing us. If I understand your argument correctly, the disciples would have been justified in pushing back against Jesus, citing an objection as to how Rome was going to spend the money. No?

Re: Help Me Pick a Cover for: “Undiluted– rediscovering the radical message of Jesus”

Benjamin L. Corey — Mon, 14 Oct 2013 13:35:16 -0000

I'm a bit shocked that #2 is the trending favorite. Steve is correct-- while #2 is a sharp and clean design, it's actually my least favorite. My concern is that even though it's a clean design, I don't think it's the type of book I'd pick up off the shelf to read the back. From a marketing standpoint, I think it's important to have a design that makes folks stop in the isle and pick up the book to check it out. I'm totally open to #2 but my personal favorite is #1 with some minor changes-- change the white space to a dried, cracked paint look to contrast the dripping paint.

Keep the feedback coming, this is all helpful!

Re: Help Me Pick a Cover for: “Undiluted– rediscovering the radical message of Jesus”

Benjamin L. Corey — Mon, 14 Oct 2013 13:36:39 -0000

You've nailed it. I like #2 in theory, but I'm afraid that it's so "clean" that folks won't pick it up off the shelf to investigate it further. I see why people like the design, but I'm not sure it would be the best marketing decision.

Re: Help Me Pick a Cover for: “Undiluted– rediscovering the radical message of Jesus”

Benjamin L. Corey — Mon, 14 Oct 2013 16:16:37 -0000

Would much rather be associated with Rollins than Chan! Thanks for the feedback.

Re: Help Me Pick a Cover for: “Undiluted– rediscovering the radical message of Jesus”

Benjamin L. Corey — Mon, 14 Oct 2013 16:18:08 -0000

What about making the negative space a little less? I'm not sure how I feed about the negative space taking up most of the cover... I might be inclined to reduce that a little, and then add some dried paint/cracking to the title/subtitle. Thoughts?

Re: Michele Bachmann: proof that end-times theology will poison your worldview

Benjamin L. Corey — Tue, 15 Oct 2013 15:13:57 -0000

Ahh... Ginny Bain Allen. I was afraid that you had fallen ill or something since I hadn't seen you harassing my readers lately.

Re: The Cross of Christ: The Symbol of a Tolerant God (my response to The Gospel Coalition)

Benjamin L. Corey — Wed, 16 Oct 2013 10:35:40 -0000

Dead on, Ryan. Great contribution, thank you.

Re: Michele Bachmann: proof that end-times theology will poison your worldview

Benjamin L. Corey — Wed, 16 Oct 2013 10:37:14 -0000

Congratulations to your family. Peace and blessings be upon them.

Re: Help Me Pick a Cover for: “Undiluted– rediscovering the radical message of Jesus”

Benjamin L. Corey — Wed, 16 Oct 2013 22:53:04 -0000

Thanks, Dave! Great feedback. I'm going to compile all of my thoughts and send them onto the publisher... nixing the white Jesus is at the top of my list.

Re: The Cross of Christ: The Symbol of a Tolerant God (my response to The Gospel Coalition)

Benjamin L. Corey — Thu, 17 Oct 2013 02:41:10 -0000

Who the hell said anything about homosexuality? That wasn't even a topic covered by this piece.

God is love, but God keeps track of "EVERY" sin we commit? Strange, because I thought the Bible said he is "no longer counting our sins against us" and that "love keeps no record of wrong doing".

Let's switch to the second most discussed sin in the Bible: greed (the reason why God judged Sodom and Gomorrah). Will you tell me how much money you make every year and what your charitable receipts were on your tax returns for 2012? Will you explain why you celebrated the shut down of government which put millions of the poor and disabled at risk of going hungry?

Those are the sins talked about the most in scripture, so let's talk about that and test your level of righteousness. There is a button here that allows you to upload images, so please upload your most recent tax return and we can continue the discussion on sin.

Re: The Cross of Christ: The Symbol of a Tolerant God (my response to The Gospel Coalition)

Benjamin L. Corey — Thu, 17 Oct 2013 17:39:59 -0000

I love you, Susan.

Re: The Cross of Christ: The Symbol of a Tolerant God (my response to The Gospel Coalition)

Benjamin L. Corey — Thu, 17 Oct 2013 17:49:19 -0000

Along with people who practice capitalism? Because Ezekiel says they should be put to death too.

Re: John MacArthur Sends 500,000,000 Charismatics to Hell

Benjamin L. Corey — Fri, 18 Oct 2013 11:15:01 -0000

Great piece, David. Thanks for weighing in on this. I too have been angry, disappointed, and mulling a response. I appreciate your thoughts!

Re: Fundamentalist: we’re all at risk of becoming one

Benjamin L. Corey — Sun, 20 Oct 2013 12:21:44 -0000

But, I did define how I was using the word: "it is the attitude with which we hold black and white beliefs".

My argument that fundamentalism can become an arrogant attitude shouldn't detract from historic definitions stemming from the modernist controversies of the 20's.