But God demonstrates his own love for us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. -- Romans 5:8 (NET) Reflection "God created man in his own image. And man, being a gentleman, returned the favor." It's such a great quote that everyone wants to attribute it to their favorite wit. Depending on the alleged source, it is either a withering revelation of the fabricated nature of religion, or a wry observation on why so few find the narrow path to the true God. Either way, it has a ring of truth; when we … [Read more...] about Transcendent Love (Scholar’s Compass)
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Hope according to Wright and Thiel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9Mlu7sHEHE As some of you may have picked up from the Emerging Scholars Network Facebook Wall, What is the Hope for Humanity? A discussion of technology, politics, and theology (1:26:47) has been receiving my attention this weekend. What is the Hope for Humanity? is a Veritas Forum featuring theologian N.T. Wright and Peter Thiel (founder of PayPal). I offer their dialogue and our own interactions with it as a helpful tool in considering/reflecting upon the source of "our hope" … [Read more...] about Hope according to Wright and Thiel