Would Jesus be a Sargent?

Recently Darin has written two blog posts about Christianity and the military establishment. The first one:
Lethal Autonomous Robots and Hannah
considers the morality of accepting the trends of modern warfare and trying to make warfare more humane.

The second post: Trijicon Bible Codes or The Jesus Rifles
looks at a company printing scripture references on their weapons.

In both cases Darin is wrestling with the way in which Christianity has been co-opted (overtly and subtly) into the military complex. You should note his use of scripture... Darin is good at that.

Is Christianity loosing its voice in the world (or has it already lost its voice)?

Charley Strikes Back!

Someone besides Jonathan had a snarky article criticizing churches - the only problem is the article is a little thin in the criticism. Check out Charley's post about this and his retort.

Charley Can't Stop

Something must have sparked under Charley's butt - he has been a posting machine on his blog! Notice that he is commenting on the "Nones," Darin has said something about the "Nones," but Jonathan - his head is stuck in the cloud and he has nothing to say to the people down below. Good to see two of the three are taking it to the streets.

Darin Collins is a writing Machine!

Revdrod has posted some new blogs reviewing the book "Consuming Youth," reflections on his Exodus sermon, and a response to Jonathan's post about labeling Christians. Good stuff - be sure to check it all out.

Revdrod

A New Member to the Family!

I (Jonathan) haven't discussed this with Charley yet, but I am sure he will be on board. I am trying to expand the 12enough network with other like-minded thinkers just so we don't feel so lonely. So I will start plugging other blogs, podcasts, etc. I'm going to leave it up to Charley and me to make decisions so the criteria will be subjective and anything but consistant. heh

With all that said, let me offer to you our first blog in the 12enough network: Revdrod

Admittedly, he needs to work on the title, but the contant is pretty good. In his three most recent posts Darin uses one of my favorite theologians: McClendon. He also uses Hauerwas and pulls in the NCAA. That is pretty darn impressive. You will also find a good investigation of scripture - something that I admit I am not very strong with. So take a look at Darin's blog, leave him comments, and let me know if there is anything or anyone you would like Charley and me to consider adding to our 12enough network.

There is your plug, Darin, now you have to keep posting.

It Won't Work, Will It?

Jonathan is considering a different approach to evangelism (outreach). He may actually invite people to approach him - weird, right? Is evangelism something that pastors should be doing? What is evangelism; what is the purpose of evangelism?

In his blog Jonathan does not say anything about sharing Christ, but instead inviting people to pray with him (or offering his prayers to others). Is this evangelism or is it a cheap counseling service? How can he be assured that God will be experienced by whoever he is talking to?

Hmm...

Tell him what you think.

Jonathan Doesn't Like People

Well, Jonathan doesn't like a certain kind or type of people. Read his most recent blog post to understand.

I Like Everyone (As Long as They are Just Like Me)