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[callmehero]

It's finals season again, and I've found some interesting articles online that I thought I would share with those who need a distraction.  ;-)

I've been asked recently about Postmodernism.  It's explained pretty well here.  Of course, "explained pretty well" is coming from this un-champion of Postmodernism, so buyer beware.

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[farmb0y]

Liberation is about freeing human beings from the binds of sin, oppression, poverty, and brokenness.

Probably you meant "bonds" here. :)

This stance has something in that statement impart, I believe, because Christianity hasn’t been fully translated yet.

Spelling checkers are the evil. I'm guessing you meant "in part" and not "impart"?

All in all, though, this is a really brilliant essay(s), honey. I'm impressed. :)

[callmehero]

I already commented on your im, but thanks, honey. :)

[iammyk]

I dug the sermon a good amount, as well as your Essay. I'm not going to comment on the essay at this moment, because I actually read it about two hours ago and it's not as fresh. I just finished reading the sermon though. Random thought I had was, "What version of the Bible is used, that would refer to the Scriptures of that time as "the Bible" (Third paragraph from the bottom, third line down from the bottom of that paragraph)? Not complaining, just curious. Given it could be a typo type deal.

"For God was in Christ, reconciling the world to himself,
no longer counting people's sins against them.
This is the wonderful message he has given us to tell others."
(2 Corinthians 5:19)I've always seen that as the clearest definition of what exactly we are suppose to be sharing with people. Notice, like you made mention of in your essay if I remember correctly, and we've discussed in the past, their is no mention of a "Heaven" not because it's not important but because it's most likely the prize and out of our hands; not to be our focus.

[callmehero]

I'm not sure what exact version he's taking that from, but from the way it reads, I think he's paraphrasing or combining a couple verses together. I don't think he was speaking from that time, as in their scriptures. I think he was starting the quote after he said Bible and talking for himself to us about our Bible. I'm not entirely sure, though

[iammyk]

Yeah, that's kewl, I totally dug it and didn't think anything negative, it just jumped out at me (for obvious reasons). It was sweet regardless. He's right, there's not much funny about doubt either...

I've never heard of liberation theology, which is a bit odd since I'm an anarchist. You'd think I might of. I however have no desire to overthrow the govenment, I simply find it an ineffective form to use right now. To strip people of their free will doesn't seem like a way God wants people to recieve the restoration story.

I'm a bit delerious so I'll leave you with the 5 Focuses.

|myk|

5 Focuses of Basement Saints

Love the Lord your God (Father, Son & Holy Spirit)
"'You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul,
and all your mind.' This is the first and greatest commandment."
(Matthew 22:37+38)

Love Your Neighbor (Everyone)
"A second is equally important: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.'"
(Matthew 22:39)

Love Each Other (Disciples)"So now I am giving you a new commandment

[callmehero]

*nod* I agree.

Liberation theology is mostly a phenomenon in the Catholic church among minorities. I didn't like most of it but M. Shawn Copeland from Boston College was pretty good. (I've found as a rule of thumb that most of what comes out of B.C. is solid.) She wrote about discipleship and treating the poor like Jesus did. Good stuff.

Your five points are good stuff, as well. I can't wait to see what you guys come up with.