Thursday, March 31, 2011
Controversial
And I'm thinking we also ought to have a session on Women Bishops as I think our PCCs are soon to be called upon to discuss the matter.
Controversial stuff. But important and lots of fun too!
Calvin: all human action is futile
Dawkins: Don't be a barbarian - read Bible
...of the King James Bible.
We are a Christian culture, we come from a Christian culture, and not to know the King James Bible is to be, in some way, barbarian. (for the full quote see here)
It is, however, one of the most absurd things that I have ever heard that he goes on to say that "religion should not be allowed to hijack this cultural resource". "Highjack"? Come on, Dicky! Are you seriously arguing that the King James Bible is not inherently, essentially, primarily religious? I think this comment shows that Mr Dawkins is willing to say anything, however ridiculous, to oppose "religion".
HT: Kip
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Science has disproved Christianity
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Astronauts & archeologists
As we get older, we tend to go from being like astronauts to being like archaeologists.
In our youth, we tend to be keen to explore new worlds, to launch off into the future.
As we get older, we come to care more about the past, about our history and roots.
The Good Book
There's a fine line between ambition and hubristic blasphemy.
The blurb talks about it: "going back to traditions older than Christianity, and far richer and more various"
We shall see!
In Christ are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and kowledge (Col 2:3).
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom (Proverbs 9:10).
Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable his judgments, and his paths beyond tracing out! "Who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has been his counsellor?" "Who has ever given to God, that God should repay him?" For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be the glory for ever! Amen. (Romans 11:33ff)
Melyvn Bragg on KJV
At the Charleston Festival
The Book of Books
Melvyn Bragg
Wednesday 25 May 3.30pm Tickets £12
Four hundred years old and still one of Britain’s biggest exports, the King James Bible has a turbulent history: the 300 year fight to get it translated; the grisly deaths of many of the scholars involved; the drama of the Reformation and the extraordinary life of William Tyndale. Even those unfamiliar with the Authorised Version will use many of its 257 phrases in everyday conversation. Melvyn Bragg discusses the impact of the King James Bible on everything from English language and literature to modern life. Melvyn Bragg, broadcaster, novelist and Life Peer, has had a significant influence on our cultural landscape.
Wednesday, March 09, 2011
Bibles suitable for children
CEV
New Century Version / Inernational Children's Bible
NLT
NET Bible - " may be the best combination of readability and accuracy in English today"
Tuesday, March 08, 2011
An Order of Service for Ash Wednesday Communion
Welcome & introduction (Common Worship: Times & Seasons, p223)
Scripture sentences (T&S, p220)
The Collect for Purity (BCP, p237)
“Let us pray for grace to keep Lent faithfully.”
The Collect for Ash Wednesday (BCP, p84)
Hymn 1: 156 Come Down, O Love Divine
The Litany (BCP, p30)
Reading (1): Isaiah 1:10-18
Reading (2): Luke 15:11-end
Sermon
Creed (BCP, p240)
Hymn 2: 135 Rock of Ages, Cleft For Me
Invitation to Confession (T&S, p212)
Introduction to Confession & Confession (BCP, p251)
Ashes (T&S, p230)
Absolution (& ? Comfortable Words) (BCP, p252)
The Peace (T&S, p231)
Eucharist (BCP, p252ff) – Seasonal Preface (T&S, p232) omitting Gloria
The Lord’s Prayer in its traditional form (BCP, p257)
Prayer after Communion (T&S, p233)
Hymn 3: 212 He Who Would Valiant Be (offering?)
Reading from Matthew 6:16-18 and an exhortation to wash!
Seasonal Blessing (T&S, p235)