Comments on: Hell, Comparative Religion and Other Thoughts

By: 12 Giants of 2007 ::: March

12 Giants of 2007 ::: March — Thu, 05 Apr 2007 12:56:35 +0000

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By: Tim Wilson

Tim Wilson — Tue, 12 Sep 2006 11:34:40 +0000

Interesting reading this article and comments after reading the article on the Velvet Elvis. Must admit, I haven’t read it yet but have been interested in the whole ‘emerging church’ thing recently – plenty of blogs with lots of opinions! I think the whole issue of ‘relevance’ comes down to something like what’s written above – “will somebody who says they’re a Christian actually connect with me where I’m at, answer my questions honestly, and admit – and act like – they’re a human being like me, rather than trying to ‘defend their faith’ or play ‘pretend religion’?”
Regardless of our traditions or trends, we *can* be people who connect with other people and draw them to Jesus.

Tim Wilson

By: Diana Hallas

Diana Hallas — Fri, 08 Sep 2006 01:53:35 +0000

Thanks Bill. I really enjoy your articles. I must say that as a result of an education in one of our ‘formal christian schools’ here in Australia, when I completed my education I remember saying, “Well, if there is a God, he definitely is not the Christian one! I found the portrayal of God distant, formal and felt he was quite uninterested in my personal life, even though I heard that he was a God of love. The prayers every morning were impersonal and held no meaning for me as a young person. However, when I was twenty and living & working overseas I met a bunch of wonderful, warm and loving Christians – I went home that night so impacted by who they were and what they said about Christ. In the car I said, “God, if you really do exist, you can have my life”. I met Jesus that night and the warmth of His love has changed me forever. That was 36 years ago last month!

Diana Hallas, Canberra

By: Bill Muehlenberg

Bill Muehlenberg — Thu, 07 Sep 2006 12:40:15 +0000

Thanks Matt
I appreciate your incisive comments and questions. Keep them coming. I can’t promise to have all the answers or all the wisdom needed to properly reply, but I will try my best.
Regards,
Bill Muehlenberg, CultureWatch

By: Matt Page

Matt Page — Thu, 07 Sep 2006 10:08:16 +0000

Great reply Bill. You may not have converted me yet, but you definitely have put things in perspective over the last few months of my reading your site.
Matt Page, Melbourne