spirituality « fruitful faith

lit up

By Dale, on August 16th, 2010%

theological musing:

I just picked up an other-than-standard-size light bulb for new place. It reminded me of working for a lumber/hardware store in which I had to order, merchandise, and sell (among various other things) lighting supplies. It’s all bulbs and fixtures when it comes to lighting, really.

But then there’s another way to do lighting. Focus, redirect, or otherwise . . . → Read More: lit up

spi-ritual-ity

By Dale, on June 24th, 2010%

Luther did not take the ritual out of spiRITUALity. Just sayin’…

teleology & ethics

By Dale, on May 26th, 2009%

The word ‘teleology’ (from Greek τελος ‘telos’ – meaning ‘goal’, ‘end’, ‘purpose’ or ‘that toward which things tend’) is not a street-level term. However, the concept of a purpose, goal, function or ‘end’ to things most certainly is. It’s a common as anything. Teleology is blindingly relevant.

. . . → Read More: teleology & ethics

the power and fragility of the imagination

By Dale, on May 1st, 2009%

The effects and pervasiveness advertising is a good example of both the power and fragility of the imagination.

We are (almost always subconciously!) actually affected by some hyper-loud voice telling us something in the ad-breaks of whatever TV show we’re watching or by some image we see on a billboard, in a magazine, etc., etc. ad infinitum… That is how . . . → Read More: the power and fragility of the imagination

the future of atheism

By Dale, on February 21st, 2009%

I’ve checked out a book from the Carey Baptist library that’s proving to be very interesting:

The Future of Atheism: Alister McGrath & Daniel Dennett in Dialogue

It’s essentially a written copy of a 2007 conference including the McGrath/Dennett debate and the other papers presented – plus a few additional chapters and an introduction by the author/editor, Robert B. Stewart.

. . . → Read More: the future of atheism

tansaa events in 2009

By Dale, on February 20th, 2009%

TANSAA (Theology and Natural Sciences Aotearoa Auckland – a group emerging from Laidlaw-Carey Graduate School) is finalising their programme for 2009, and it’s looking great.

I’m particularly chuffed about the Conference planned for August 1, hosted by my church, Northcote Baptist. Details:

. . . → Read More: tansaa events in 2009

validated

By Dale, on January 18th, 2009%

I admit it. I began to tear up at the end of this 15-minute short video called ‘validated‘ (couldn’t work out how to embed it) …

pre-marital what?

By Dale, on December 17th, 2008%

It has been said before that “______”s (insert whatever Christian denomination you wish to pick on) are against pre-marital sex because it might lead to dancing…

But on a more serious note, the topic of ‘pre-marital sex’ (a.k.a. ‘sex before marriage’) is an interesting one. Many Christians can assume that there is a specific verse in the Bible forbidding . . . → Read More: pre-marital what?

buying rubbish

By Dale, on October 30th, 2008%

It’s ‘inorganic rubbish collection’ time in Northcote, Auckland, New Zealand.

Northcote street-sides are loaded down with previously-wanted, cheaply-made, briefly-enjoyed and hastily-discarded stuff.

Interestingly, a rather large percentage of the items you’ll see piled outside homes in the area can be seen in pre-broken, pre-rusted or pre-outdated condition in store advertising fliers like the “Outdoor Living ’08” catalogue from the Warehouse . . . → Read More: buying rubbish

another science and faith article…

By Dale, on September 10th, 2008%

Here. Interesting stuff…

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