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Godfoolery
(Hardcover)
John Fulling Crosby; Foreword by Barbara Carlson
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The Greatest Lie Ever Told takes the reader on a historical voyage,
using wit and logic to reveal the evidence of research that no one
wanted you to see. The author reveals that Egypt had a monotheistic
religion, not one with a pantheon of gods, gives the evidence to
explain the Exodus, traces the Old and New Testaments back to
Egypt, explains why most of the characters in the Old Testament are
fictitious, shows that the original Jews did not migrate to a
'Promised Land, ' they were always there. Jews, Christians and
Muslims have been grossly mislead about their religions. All three
were perverted from their shared origins, by politics, avarice and
greed. The greatest of these perversions is Christianity. Academics
knew the truth but dared not publish it. Church leaders knew the
truth about Jesus but lied to hide it. They know that Christianity
is one of many monotheistic religions based on an identical theme
and they carried out a ruthless and bloodthirsty campaign which has
failed to eradicate the truth. The author proves his allegations,
presents truth not speculation and shows where the future path of
the Church must lie. The Greatest Lie Ever Told isn't some vague
conjecture, it is a fact.
Every time a pastor goes to a new church, they form hopes, dreams,
and expectations - without necessarily realizing it - for the
progress and growth of their new ministry. Not only do these
pastors have to transition into a new congregation and community,
but they also have to think about building strong relationships
with other influential people in the area. Almost every day,
pastors of new churches face unexpected hardships and challenges.
Some of the issues are financial mismanagement from their
predecessor, moral or ethical misbehavior, or unresolved conflict
that has just been suppressed long enough to find a new pastor. The
fact is, pastors of new churches need guidance. The First 100 Days
is for these pastors who need some guidance and insight to help
them lead with godly wisdom and purpose during the first few
months.
Responsibility is routinely overlooked, manipulated, and
oversimplified. In Scandalous Obligation, Eric Severson explores
the scope of Christian responsibility. This book delves into the
slippery nature of obligation, the dilemma of competing calls for
justice, and the perilous temptation to dismiss or avoid
responsibility. Using examples from popular culture Severson casts
an expansive and often daunting vision of responsibility that
challenges the status quo.This book presses readers to consider the
many complications that arise when Christians begin to understand
the extent of their responsibility for the suffering that abounds
in the world. It explores how Christians are to turn this approach
to responsibility toward the clouds of injustice and pain that hang
over our world today. With a brilliant use of Scripture,
illustrations, and insights from classical literature and
philosophy, Eric Severson makes us aware in this book that sin is
not simply the breaking of rules, but is living with indifference
to the needs of others when confronted by those needs.'--Tony
CampoloProfessor Emeritus of Sociology, Eastern UniversityAuthor,
Adventures in Missing the Point, Red Letter Christians In an era
when so many Christians confuse their ethics with their politics,
Severson summons the followers of Christ to once again take note of
the 'alien at the gate.' Scandalous Obligation is a disturbing
wake-up call to a church grown self-absorbed and complacent.'--Karl
GibersonVice President, BioLogos FoundationCo-author, The Language
of Faith and Science
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