I’m hoping to get more substantial posts on the pragmatics of hell up soon, but for now, a–somewhat dated, and quite brief–report, based on her pastoral experience, from Marilyn McCord Adams (author of Horrendous Evils and the Goodness of God and of Christ and Horrors, both of which should be of great interest to many readers of this blog). This is from a section of Marilyn’s essay, “The Problem of Hell” entitled “The Pragmatics of Universalism,” but what she’s really... Read more
Filling in for Tony this week means I have to charge up a few parts of my brain that have been in sleep mode for about a decade. I will post a more involved blog later today, but I wanted to get a quick intro up before the week gets away from me (as weeks so often do). My guess is that Tony asked me to be part of the fill–in team this week because he knows I’m a sucker... Read more
This post will be a quick explanation of what originally got me thinking about the pragmatics of belief in traditional doctrines of hell and also of why I think it’s valuable to discuss the issue. (more…) Read more
I’m Keith DeRose. I’m a philosopher who blogs a bit on the side. Rather than giving any more introduction to myself here, I’ll just send those who are interested in reading about me to my web page, where I have a good deal of information posted, including links to some of my previous blog posts. Tony thought it would be interesting for me to post some of my thoughts about the pragmatics of believing in what we might as well... Read more
I cannot remember the last time that I unplugged completely, but that’s just what I’m doing starting today, though next Sunday. No blogging; no tweeting; turning off my Facebook page, my email, and my phone. When I get back, I’m looking forward to restarting the Same Sex Marriage Blogalogue with Rod Dreher and to introducing a new feature with my spiritual director. But, I won’t leave you stranded this week! I’ve lined up three fantastic guest bloggers while I’m away:... Read more
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Of course, it’s the time for Top 10 lists. Here’s my contribution, a listing of the best new blogs I discovered (or re-discovered) this year: 10. Gmail Blog: Of course you use Gmail, so of course you want the latest news. 9. GraphJam: So, so funny. 8. Spiritual Politics: Mark Silk shoots straight. 7. Lessig Blog: Law prof Lawrence Lessig fights unnecessary copyright laws (and Sarah Palin). 6. MinnPost: This might be the future of newspapers — online and non-profit.... Read more
Well, if Andrew can take a week off, then any of us can. I’ll be blogging lightly through the weekend, focusing instead on time with my kids. Then, next week, I’ll unplug entirely, for the first time since I-can’t-remember-when. I do, however, have three first-class guest bloggers to ring in the new year at The New Christians. I’ll introduce them to you on Monday. Until then, I hope that you, too, will have a great weekend with loved ones. Read more
By St. John Chrysostom, December 25, 386, in Antioch I behold a new and wondrous mystery! My ears resound to the Shepherd’s song, piping no soft melody, but chanting full forth a heavenly hymn. The Angels sing! The Archangels blend their voices in harmony! The Cherubim hymn their joyful praise! The Seraphim exalt His glory! All join to praise this holy feast, beholding the Godhead here on earth, and man in heaven. He who is above, now for our redemption... Read more
Panthera, Larry, Celsus, and others continue to have at on yesterday’s COTD, but it’s Christmas Eve, so I’m going to refrain from re-posting one of theirs here — they’re not particularly gentle. However, here’s a comment by Panthera on yesterday’s post about Ted Haggard’s return to the spotlight (BTW, be sure to read Patton’s post on this subject). Take a deep breath, no matter what side of the same sex marriage divide you’re on, and read this (my added italics):... Read more
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