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LETTERS July 7, 2008 I am currently reading Joseph Ellis' Founding Brothers. The author has taken specific events and written historical analysis on the hows, the whys, and some what ifs surrounding specific events in Revolutionary War history, some of which the average American has probably never heard anything about. When reading such events that occurred during those first few years as a nation, it makes one even more amazed and proud of the United States. Yet, we live
in interesting times, there are many issues fundamental to Christians
that are being challenged every day. The founding fathers of our
country were aware that their involvement in the development of
a Constitution could end in their death, yet they persevered. I
wonder sometimes if we Christians have the same caliber of character
to get involved in society so that righteousness might prevail in
our world today? Writing, be
it ever so humble, is part of our participation in the greater world.
Thanks to everyone who submits their thoughts to us each week through
articles and letters. Re: “T.D.Jakes
in Brooklyn” Praise God for
what He did for you in Brooklyn! He is so awesome! May
God continue to add to your church and may you continue to live
in the overflow! Danielle Bielby,
Michigan Re: “State
of Apostolic Music” I agree with
Bryon
Burns about the lack of song-writing talent among
Apostolics. We're constantly bickering about what “style”
is appropriate for church and decrying borrowing from the Charismatics
(and I'm one of the worst offenders in that respect), so
why don't some of us write something original with our own
Apostolic style? Let's make it sound like us and not
some other denomination/group. Having studied music composition
at the university level, I should be able to do that, but
I haven't yet been inspired with anything original “style-wise.”
What about some of the rest of you artists out there? I have to admit
to really liking the “Gaither,” “Rambo,” “Wolfe,” etc.”
style, but maybe it's because of my age and Stamps-Baxter training
and background? Dennis Dykes,
Sr., Texas Re: “Anti-The
Shack June 30 Letter” This letter
is in defense of the allegations of pluralism found within the current
bestseller, The Shack. Although this book has been accused
of promoting the heresy of pluralism, it simply isn't true. The quotes in
the book that are often used as the basis for such accusations read
as follows: “Those who
love me come from every system that exists. They were Buddhists
or Mormons, Baptists or Muslims, Democrats, Republicans and many
who don't vote or are not a part of any Sunday morning or religious
institutions. I have followers who were murderers and many who
were self-righteous. I have no desire to make Christians, but
I do want to join them in their transformation into sons and daughters
of my Papa, into my brothers and sisters, into my Beloved.” “Does that
mean,” asked Mack, “that all roads will lead to you?” “Not at all,”
smiled Jesus. “Most roads don't lead anywhere. What it does mean
is that I will travel any road to find you.” Notice the use
of “were” in first paragraph, indicating the people spoken of once
identified themselves as Buddhists or Mormons, etc., implying that
they do no longer. If that isn't enough, Jesus explicitly states
in the last sentence of the quote that not all roads lead to Him.
I would recommend that any who remain concerned with the allegations
of heresy in The Shack read a
rebuttal by Wayne Jacobsen. There is much
in The Shack that can be taken out of context and misunderstood
without a complete reading. Therefore, I would encourage anyone
to read The Shack in its entirety before forming your opinion
of it. Wendy Scoggins,
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