tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6147103.post114493896849483211..comments2024-01-02T00:44:17.177-08:00Comments on DURABLE DATA: So How Many Pieces of Silver Did That Go For?Glenn Laynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04705379907349377445noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6147103.post-1145124305262697292006-04-15T11:05:00.000-07:002006-04-15T11:05:00.000-07:00First, then, this document is worthless historical...First, then, this document is worthless historically. Second, it is opposed to the fundamental Jewish and Christian doctrine of the goodness of creation. And third, it cuts the nerve of working for God’s kingdom in the real world. Who cares about speaking the truth to power if the real task is to escape? Why bother following the real Jesus and standing defenseless before the powers of the world if you can invent a fake Jesus who panders to your inner desires?<BR/><BR/>Gnosticism doesn’t envisage the followers of Jesus going out to make the kingdom happen out on the street, because it’s only interested in nurturing its private spiritual interiority.<BR/><BR/>(a short excerpt from my 04/15/06 post)<BR/><BR/>Happy resurrection day! ronrevdrronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05003474866079969825noreply@blogger.com