Rob Bell, Mahatma Gandhi, Hell-fire, and Heresy: Why are Christians afraid of questions?
It seems that the promotional video for Rob Bell’s upcoming book is causing quite a stir in Christian circles. You can view the video here: https://www.robbell.com/lovewins/ The possible heresy of Bell’s thoughtswerediscussed at length ina recent CNN Belief Blog. The writer summarized the issue explaining,“In the promotional video Bell refers to the nonviolent Indian independenceleader Mahatma Gandhi, a Hindu, and asks, “Gandhi’s in hell? He is?”...
Mockingbird Monday: Are Maudie and her flowers really going to hell?
I know it is still February, but the brief onset of warm weather and rain has things budding (maybe prematurely) here in Ohio and it has me thinking of springtime. I am looking forward to warmer temperatures, things turning green again, and being outside. I thought it would be appropriate to talk about Miss Maudie and her flowers today. This is an excerpt from “The Parable of Miss Maudie’s Azaleas”, which focuses on our attitude toward creation and what it means...
