Speaking of deplorable music, check out the new pop ground called “Bond.” What is Bond? They are a classical quartet, including cello, violin, bass, playing a modified version of Classical music. Its called “cross-over” classical music, that is, classical music with modern drums and guitar overlay, a la Andrea Bocelli. But this mix of contemporary [...]
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June 12, 2004
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God as Knowable……
By Matthew Lee Anderson in Theology, Theology (Revelation)The doctrine of the knowability of God depends (as does everything else!) upon our understanding of God. An infinite, transcendent God is only knowable on the condition that He wants to be known. He will not be known, however, by those who will not wait for Him. He does not reveal Himself to the impatient. [...]
June 12, 2004
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Pluralism…….schmuralism.
By Matthew Lee Anderson in Theology, Theology (Revelation)First Theology: God, Scriptures & Hermeneutics In his excellent book, VanHoozer argues that religious pluralism, so oft espoused as more “tolerant” than traditional Christian exclusivism, is actually imperialistic and dogmatic in a way that Christian theology has never been. Christian theology has sought to respect other religions AS OTHER, while religious pluralism “respects” other religious [...]
June 1, 2004
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Gaudeamus Igitur…….
By Matthew Lee Anderson in Biola, NewsAlong with 500 other Biola students, I am a recent college graduate. Having been told that I am part of Christianity’s “best hope” for the future all weekend long, I have been convinced of one thing: the ability to impact the world in a significant way is not the property of the young or the [...]