tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28605099.post4618609652243865929..comments2023-10-24T07:03:42.942-05:00Comments on vtmbottomline: IDOLATRYPaul Burlesonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17021178307705707423noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28605099.post-32816111866451803202010-08-09T06:00:15.878-05:002010-08-09T06:00:15.878-05:00Rex,
Gotcha. I agree on both points.Rex,<br /><br />Gotcha. I agree on both points.Paul Burlesonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17021178307705707423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28605099.post-17212986148443031982010-08-08T15:05:55.344-05:002010-08-08T15:05:55.344-05:00Rex,
Sorry! I don't know your cousin. The onl...Rex,<br /><br />Sorry! I don't know your cousin. The only Mark Ray I know of is a fellow who played first grade cricket and authored a book about the subject. Another is a vascular surgeon, and another, a criminal.<br /><br />None of them sound like missionaries, although, one never knows these days :)Aussie Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16199918171163666399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28605099.post-37244532179408733342010-08-07T19:09:12.987-05:002010-08-07T19:09:12.987-05:00Paul,
I’m trying to say Driscoll is correct in say...Paul,<br />I’m trying to say Driscoll is correct in saying, “If we idolize our theological system, we must demonize other theological systems” when it comes to the religion of Islam when they idolize their theology to the point of demonizing/killing people that disagree.<br /><br />In another case, I believe he is correct when the leaders of SB “idolize” their creed (“The 2000 statement of the BFM is our doctrinal guideline”) to the point they “demonized”/fired missionaries and exclude anyone under their 'power' that won't sign. It's like Tom Eliff, told Patterson when he became President of the SBC that all barnacles and parasites had been removed from the ship of Zion.Rex Rayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06976501582240117188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28605099.post-85354657714599938802010-08-07T16:27:51.930-05:002010-08-07T16:27:51.930-05:00Whatever "praching" is!! :)Whatever "praching" is!! :)Paul Burlesonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17021178307705707423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28605099.post-85416570834949807102010-08-07T14:05:48.504-05:002010-08-07T14:05:48.504-05:00Rex,
I'm sorry..I'm not following. I'...Rex,<br /><br />I'm sorry..I'm not following. I'm sure it's my understanding abilities but what you're saying just isn't computing for me at this point.<br /><br /><br />All,<br />I'm leaving momentarily for a time of praching/teaching tomorrow so I will be off the blog for a couple of days. Will respond when I return. Remember our policy of speaking with respect.Paul Burlesonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17021178307705707423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28605099.post-13583159968855818272010-08-07T12:11:13.179-05:002010-08-07T12:11:13.179-05:00Paul,
Mark Driscoll said, “If we idolize our theol...Paul,<br />Mark Driscoll said, “If we idolize our theological system, we must demonize other theological systems.”<br /><br />Would you agree people that drank the Kool Aid met the definition of idolatry in idolizing their theology? <br /><br />If so, how did they “demonize” their family’s theology? <br /><br />I think the theology of Islam would be an example of Driscoll’s statement when they kill ‘infidels’.Rex Rayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06976501582240117188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28605099.post-56015821729037554492010-08-07T07:37:19.531-05:002010-08-07T07:37:19.531-05:00Aussie J,
Sounds like Australia and America are m...Aussie J,<br /><br />Sounds like Australia and America are much alike in political climate at the present. <br /><br /><br />Rex,<br /><br />Using the definition of idolatry that is almost universal in dictionaries, "To give blind, excessive devotion to"..."to be willing to blindly worship images or people," I'm not sure your illustration of the boy believing his dad can whip somone else's dad meets the definition of idolatry. Wishful thinking of a child may be more what that is IMO. ;) [Or golf either for that matter.]<br /><br />"Must" may be a little strong but it is the word used in the quote and I think I'll stand by his use of it to make his point. <br /><br />I'm wondering if true idolatry does not almost, in fact, create just such a driving force in people. The author of the quote thinks so obviously.Paul Burlesonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17021178307705707423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28605099.post-83708457491547600682010-08-07T05:34:38.558-05:002010-08-07T05:34:38.558-05:00Paul,
I see the point your post is making, but I d...Paul,<br />I see the point your post is making, but I don’t believe if a person idolizes one thing, he MUST demonize something else. “Demonize” is a very strong word.<br /><br />If a small kid is bragging ‘My father can whip your father’, he is not demonizing the other kid’s father. If a person idolizes golf, it doesn’t mean he demonizes baseball.<br /><br />I believe if people get carried away with a topic, they can go overboard.<br /><br />Aussie John,<br />Do you know my second cousin missionary Mark Ray that’s been in Australia 20 plus years?Rex Rayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06976501582240117188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28605099.post-65702114945125630762010-08-06T18:15:34.192-05:002010-08-06T18:15:34.192-05:00Paul,
"I do not agree with either man in all...Paul,<br /><br />"I do not agree with either man in all points of theology. But on this point make it a threesome. And...if this assessment is true...our generation has become as "Idolatrous" as any I've ever studied biblically or historically."<br /><br />How right you are, and well illustrated in the current scene here in Australia, which is in the midst of, what is supposed to be, an election campaign. The idolatry is illustrated quite graphically, with much of the commentary from the press and the public revealing personal,political and idealogical idolatry with very little discussion about the issues.<br /><br />Thank you for the ill deserved commendation.Aussie Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16199918171163666399noreply@blogger.com