Dennis Wilhoit

Does Post Modern Christianity Need a Priest?

Is Brian McLaren missing the point ? "In one sense, we preachers are right: it's dangerous out there for Christians. It's easy to be conformed to the world, to lose our distinctive identity and mission. But we preachers are missing the point when, instead of using all our powers and gifts to infuse people with a sense of Christian identity and mission, we opt for isolation." [1] Do the powers and... (posted by Dennis 2 years 265 days ago.)

Does the Bible Contain Propositional Truths?

"More missional readings of the Bible" according to Brian McLaren, includes "What am I-and what are we-supposed to be doing in this world these days, to fit in with God's creative and ongoing mission?" [1] This statement is offered as a correction to the traditional "propositional or doctrinal readings" of the Bible. How may an answer to "What am I" be stated in terms other than a propositional truth or... (posted by Dennis 2 years 289 days ago.)

Do Christian Traditions Originate in the Past or the Present?

Syracuse's new statue honoring Ernie Davis, the first black Heisman Trophy winner was recently pictured with the Nike swoosh prominently displayed on a shoe worn years before the logo existed. The image prompted one writer to speculate that " t he swoosh is the only one monolithic, world-dominating corporate logo with the capability to travel backward in time to imprint itself on people and... (posted by Dennis 2 years 292 days ago.)

Should the Bible be Taken Literally?

Yes? No? Sometimes? Depends? These are other forms of the question: Is the Bible literally true? Should the Bible be interpreted literally? Is the whole Bible literally true? Is every word of the Bible to be interpreted literally? Are historical events in the Bible to be taken literally? Is the Bible scientifically accurate? What does literal mean? Literal is sometimes used as hyperbole: "I literally lost my... (posted by Dennis 2 years 292 days ago.)