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Comment on On “The Bitters” by Greg

Greg — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 03:17:29 +0000

I need to read his article in more detail. Maybe I’ll post something on my blog about this concept. But my gut instinct is that his whole assessment is rather shallow, presumptuous, and lacking the kind of gentle correction that would befit a Christian (I know, that knife cuts both ways!).

Comment on On “The Bitters” by Matt

Matt — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 18:37:10 +0000

Yes, it is probably uncharitable to label this group this way, but do you think he may be on to something? Maybe this “bitterness” is not unique to this particular generation of 20-somethings, but do you think there is some common bitterness in many 20-somethings? Perhaps this is just part of growing up and becoming more aware of the world around you, especially in terms of its complexity and ugliness at times?

Comment on On “The Bitters” by Greg

Greg — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 16:23:25 +0000

It seems a bit uncharitable to label a group “the Bitters” don’t you think? This seems to presume to understand the motivation of this movement better than they could themselves? It would be like me calling this author and his ilk “the Fearfully Antagonistic” because they have to attack anything that they feel like is threatening their perspective.

I think that this generation, as you know, is more suspicious that something has been kept from them, that they have been taught a reduced/simplistic/one-dimensional version of the truth and they are pushing beyond it. I also think that this generation rejects the conservative/liberal divide, which is why they want to maintain connections in both camps.

From the tone of this quote, it seems like the author would rather that they simply just went away. I really couldn’t disagree more with almost every point and assumption that this author makes. Does that make me a “bitter”?

Comment on Steve Job’s Gospel by David P. Nesbitt

David P. Nesbitt — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 19:45:03 +0000

Great insight here, Matt. I am really enjoying your blog. I am amazed at the confidence people place in their intuition and inner heart as if that is the great source of wisdom and understanding. The stock of dogma and revelation may not be very high right now, but is going to be the only source of survival in the coming Great Market Collapse. In the meantime, I am enjoying being able to read my ESV Study Bible wherever I am on my trusty iPhone.

Comment on On Adam by On Husbands « Deus Tecum

On Husbands « Deus Tecum — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 17:43:58 +0000

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Comment on Book Giveaway: Scandalous by Garret Nagle

Garret Nagle — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 07:23:09 +0000

I’m finishing The Holiness of God and starting The Cost of Discipleship. You’ve probably already read both, and I have enjoyed both books so far.

Comment on Book Giveaway: Scandalous by Randy Brown

Randy Brown — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 07:29:34 +0000

Buddhism – A Short History
Edward Conze
One World Oxford
Reprinted 2008

Comment on Book Giveaway: Scandalous by David P. Nesbitt

David P. Nesbitt — Sun, 09 Jan 2011 19:51:43 +0000

Bonhoeffer by Eric Metaxes. (I am very interested and intrigued by it so far. It doesn’t quite get into the details of his theology as much as I would like, but as a historical biography it is well organized. The style gets a little loose and sloppy at points, but for the most part it is well written.)

Comment on On Resigning by Susan Lankford

Susan Lankford — Sun, 09 Jan 2011 19:43:56 +0000

Thanks for the clarification, Matt…You are an amazing teacher….will miss you, but hopefully I will see you and your family around! Susan

Comment on This Kid is Awesome! by Sarah Poli » Blog Archive » Awesome Kid! — Biola University

Sarah Poli » Blog Archive » Awesome Kid! — Biola University — Sun, 09 Jan 2011 04:24:10 +0000

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