merefaith: two friends on pilgrimage

Been busy at the church with various and sundry items: budget time, new children's Wednesday night program, fourth quarter youth schedule. Not a lot of free time lately. Meanwhile, here's a stirring quote from Menno Simons:

Therefore, oh you people of God, gird yourselves and make ready for battle; not with external weapons and armor as the bloody, mad world is wont to do, but only with firm confidence, a quiet patience, and a fervent prayer...The thorny crown must pierce your head and the nails your hands and feet. Your body must be scourged and your face spat upon. On Golgotha you must pause to bring your own sacrifice. Be not dismayed, for God is your captain.

- The Cross of the Saints

Labels: Discipleship

Posted by Chris Schelin at Wednesday, September 10, 2008 | Permalink | Comments

If you've been to a movie theatre lately, you've probably seen a poster or trailer for Bill Maher's new "documentary" on contemporary religious experience, Religulous.

Yes, that Bill Maher.

Not a historian.

Not a biblical scholar.

Not a sociologist.

Not a psychologist.

A comedian....


...somehow I doubt that this film will elevate the public discourse.

The pre-release analysis has already begun. Here's one site where he's already receiving a well-earned drubbing for his flagrant incompetence.

Enjoy!

Posted by Chris Schelin at Tuesday, September 02, 2008 | Permalink | Comments