This is negative feedback

I stumbled across an article in The Dartmouth today about a new Christian academic journal called Apologia. From the article:

Schuman has said that he can already point to some success in fostering dialogue. Blogs on the Apologia website, for example, have led to discussions on the nature of hell. Apologia is also sponsoring a discussion on philosophy and religion with a professor this Tuesday.

“We haven’t experienced any negative feedback.” Schumaker said. “People do say ‘I disagree with that article,’ which is exactly what we’re encouraging.”

Just so we’re clear: THIS IS NEGATIVE FEEDBACK. I disagree with your little journal, you, and the fairy tale that “faith in Jesus Christ is necessary for salvation.” I especially disagree with your assertion that there is a “rich Christian intellectual tradition” and that it should be “brought back to the mainstream.” Please.

In their first issue, one writer takes on the question “How can God send all non-Christians to Hell?” After a bunch of recycled quotes from C.S. Lewis, he concludes with this statement:

Perhaps the best answer I could have given my friend – certainly the best answer to my own doubts and questions – is that maybe we need to be asking a more poignant question. In light of God’s grace, rather than asking how God could send people to Hell, we might consider asking: why haven’t I accepted God’s great gift?

Excuse me while I throw up in my mouth.

Update: well written post about the problem with religion.  this is a good read. from a dartmouth undergrad.

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    Update: the comments are priceless. Someone asked whether Bill Gates and Warren Buffett were going to Hell, and the writer said Yes, and then downplayed their charity with this statement:

    "To briefly address your first point. It is interesting that you should note the philanthropy of Bill Gates and Warren Buffet. They certainly have given away a great deal of money. In light of God’s great gift to the world through Christ, we are certainly called to give and to give abundantly, remembering that the money is not ours to give in the first place. All of our resources are blessings from God, and as stewards of them, we are called to use them freely for the benefit of others."

    And people say Christians aren't dangerous.
 
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