Doug’s Theological Thoughts

Good stuff.

Acts and Decrees of the Synod of Jerusalem (A.D. 1672) QUESTION I. Ought the Divine Scriptures to be read in the vulgar tongue by all Christians? No. For that all Scripture is divinely-inspired and profitable {cf. 2 Timothy 3:16} we know, and is of such necessity, that without the same it is impossible to be…

Some ThoughtsI’ve recently finishing listening to Ayn Rand’s “Fountainhead” on audio-book. I’ve read the book in paperback in the past as well as her book “Atlas Shrugged”. I won’t pretend to have a completely thought out approach to thinking about this subject of Rand and Christianity, but here’s some thoughts. EconomicsRand’s economic theory is Laissez-faire…

The Nicene Creed has some problems for a memorialist Protestant. One is: We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. Certainly a memorialist Protestant would acknowledge the validity of baptism and believe in the forgiveness of sins, but would have serious problems with linking the two as the creed does. The creed is sacramental…

The problem with Mexico is fairly simple. It’s their government, which is socialist. Until the citizens of Mexico decide to cast of the shackles of socialism they will continue to be poor. Sad, but true. Only with an economic transformation can there be a chance for people in Mexico to be successful.

I’ve been following a thread on PP where a select group of passages were presented allegedly on the Biblical view of immigration. All of the passages were against oppression of resident aliens (KJV uses the word “sojourners” to describe them). Here’s the passages listed in the post: “He executes justice for the fatherless and the…

The Protoevangelium of James Trying to find a good critical commentary on the Protoevangelium of James.

Matt 1:18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost.Matt 1:25 And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name JESUS. The key…

I was watching a History Channel show on the battle flags of the North and South used during the Civil war. Feeling frustrated by the discussion recently on the subject of the flag in the church sanctuary. Quote “the flag represented their comrades … who had fallen trying to carry those flags”. It is hard…

I was questioned about the Canon of Scripture by an Orthodox person. The Orthodox/Catholic argument goes something like this: An example of this is the Church proclaiming a certain canon of scriptures. What was the rule used to deem some inspired and true and others not and can we not use this same rule in…

Warning Signs of Power Corruption in Organizations

Seems to me that Jesus was in favor of self defense using deadly weapons under certain conditions Luke 22:36 Then said he [Jesus] unto them [His disciples], But now, he that hath a purse, let him take it, and likewise his scrip: and he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy…

What I find missing in this whole health care debate is that nobody is stopping anyone else from paying for the health care of anyone that they choose to pay for. What I object to is the idea that someone should be forced to pay for the heathcare of …anyone else. If someone can’t afford…

Your tax dollars fund ACORN “members” thugs to allegedly develop an underage international prostitution ring.