Comments on: Letters, We Get Letters http://blog.tonyj.net/2008/04/letters-we-get-letters-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=letters-we-get-letters-2 Now THIS Is Some Theoblogy Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:47:46 -0700 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Ted Seeber http://blog.tonyj.net/2008/04/letters-we-get-letters-2/comment-page-1/#comment-5745 Ted Seeber Wed, 30 Dec 2009 17:43:57 +0000 http://theoblogy.wordpress.com/?p=560#comment-5745 The only idol I see any evangelical of any stripe carrying around is the Bible. The only idol I see any evangelical of any stripe carrying around is the Bible.

]]> By: Matt Stone http://blog.tonyj.net/2008/04/letters-we-get-letters-2/comment-page-1/#comment-4245 Matt Stone Tue, 06 May 2008 00:33:33 +0000 http://theoblogy.wordpress.com/?p=560#comment-4245 If anyone would liek to carry me around and rub my belly I'll talk!!! If anyone would liek to carry me around and rub my belly I’ll talk!!!

]]> By: James http://blog.tonyj.net/2008/04/letters-we-get-letters-2/comment-page-1/#comment-4244 James Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:12:23 +0000 http://theoblogy.wordpress.com/?p=560#comment-4244 that's awesome - I totally just laughed out loud for real... Awesome. James< that’s awesome – I totally just laughed out loud for real…

Awesome.

James<

]]> By: boumaj http://blog.tonyj.net/2008/04/letters-we-get-letters-2/comment-page-1/#comment-4243 boumaj Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:41:40 +0000 http://theoblogy.wordpress.com/?p=560#comment-4243 ummmm...that was probably the weirdest wtf-is-emergent question I think I've heard in a long time...and in my circles I've heard quite a bit! -jeremy ummmm…that was probably the weirdest wtf-is-emergent question I think I’ve heard in a long time…and in my circles I’ve heard quite a bit!

-jeremy

]]> By: Steve http://blog.tonyj.net/2008/04/letters-we-get-letters-2/comment-page-1/#comment-4242 Steve Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:34:29 +0000 http://theoblogy.wordpress.com/?p=560#comment-4242 Most people don’t know anything about the EC except the rumors and innuendo that too often accompanies the unknown. I am not making excuses, just explaining the unfortunate behavior of people confronted with something they don’t understand. That said, I see the same type of absurd characterizations of Evangelical theology, practice, and methodology being circulated by emergent leaders. Tony Jones isn’t the worst offender of this practice, but he certainly comes in a close second. Jones’ book, “The New Christians” is filled with some of the most absurd characterizations of modern Christianity I have seen. The trouble is, I find it hard to believe that Jones isn’t aware of what he is doing. So, while slanderous characterizations of the EC might offend, emergents should be very careful how they respond; for whatever they say about such slanderers apply to them as well. Steve Most people don’t know anything about the EC except the rumors and innuendo that too often accompanies the unknown. I am not making excuses, just explaining the unfortunate behavior of people confronted with something they don’t understand.

That said, I see the same type of absurd characterizations of Evangelical theology, practice, and methodology being circulated by emergent leaders. Tony Jones isn’t the worst offender of this practice, but he certainly comes in a close second. Jones’ book, “The New Christians” is filled with some of the most absurd characterizations of modern Christianity I have seen. The trouble is, I find it hard to believe that Jones isn’t aware of what he is doing.

So, while slanderous characterizations of the EC might offend, emergents should be very careful how they respond; for whatever they say about such slanderers apply to them as well.

Steve

]]> By: Tony Arens http://blog.tonyj.net/2008/04/letters-we-get-letters-2/comment-page-1/#comment-4241 Tony Arens Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:54:28 +0000 http://theoblogy.wordpress.com/?p=560#comment-4241 I can hardly walk and chew gum at the same time - if I add idol rubbing into the mix, I'd most certainly hit the pavement! Sounds like a great new product idea though - "The Pocket Idol, by Ronco! Perfect for rubbing! But wait, there's more! Order two Pocket Idols, and you'll get get a deck of Christian Tarrot cards for free! I can hardly walk and chew gum at the same time – if I add idol rubbing into the mix, I’d most certainly hit the pavement! Sounds like a great new product idea though – “The Pocket Idol, by Ronco! Perfect for rubbing! But wait, there’s more! Order two Pocket Idols, and you’ll get get a deck of Christian Tarrot cards for free!

]]> By: Jonathan Pedrone http://blog.tonyj.net/2008/04/letters-we-get-letters-2/comment-page-1/#comment-4240 Jonathan Pedrone Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:56:11 +0000 http://theoblogy.wordpress.com/?p=560#comment-4240 Sadly, this letter is not unusual, or a misrepresentation of some folks actual view of both Emergent, Tony Jones, and Rob Bell... I sometimes wonder if the people who write these ridiculous blogs, articles, and books, have ever actually read anything by those they are so harshly criticizing... Besides, if they had read Tony's book they would know that he doesn't encourage people to rub generic idols, he encourages them to buy special Ezekiel's Manna from his website that has the power to heal... Sadly, this letter is not unusual, or a misrepresentation of some folks actual view of both Emergent, Tony Jones, and Rob Bell…

I sometimes wonder if the people who write these ridiculous blogs, articles, and books, have ever actually read anything by those they are so harshly criticizing…

Besides, if they had read Tony’s book they would know that he doesn’t encourage people to rub generic idols, he encourages them to buy special Ezekiel’s Manna from his website that has the power to heal…

]]> By: baptimergent1 http://blog.tonyj.net/2008/04/letters-we-get-letters-2/comment-page-1/#comment-4239 baptimergent1 Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:10:50 +0000 http://theoblogy.wordpress.com/?p=560#comment-4239 I was asked at a local church forum if we (Dogwood Abbey) used mind altering drugs at our gatherings. Its amazing what an insecure imagination will come up with. I was asked at a local church forum if we (Dogwood Abbey) used mind altering drugs at our gatherings.

Its amazing what an insecure imagination will come up with.

]]> By: Wes Ellis http://blog.tonyj.net/2008/04/letters-we-get-letters-2/comment-page-1/#comment-4238 Wes Ellis Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:03:33 +0000 http://theoblogy.wordpress.com/?p=560#comment-4238 Oh yeah, doesn't everyone have one? Mine's an American idol. Oh yeah, doesn’t everyone have one? Mine’s an American idol.

]]> By: Kirk Longhofer http://blog.tonyj.net/2008/04/letters-we-get-letters-2/comment-page-1/#comment-4237 Kirk Longhofer Wed, 23 Apr 2008 22:33:06 +0000 http://theoblogy.wordpress.com/?p=560#comment-4237 The only idol I'm rubbing is the top of your head, brother! Seriously, I think you respond. The answer is no, of course not, and then take the opportunity to respond to the real question. I think what's really being asked is "why do you so-called Christian folk spend so much time beating the crap out of each other." If you can come up with that answer... you're ahead of me! The only idol I’m rubbing is the top of your head, brother!

Seriously, I think you respond. The answer is no, of course not, and then take the opportunity to respond to the real question. I think what’s really being asked is “why do you so-called Christian folk spend so much time beating the crap out of each other.”

If you can come up with that answer… you’re ahead of me!

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