Category Archives: religion

The forbidden fruit of translation

By ElShaddai Edwards | Published: June 17, 2008
As seems to be the case more often than not these days, Iyov and John Hobbins are engaged in another vigorous war of words. Having moved beyond past disputes about the ESV and gender language, Iyov has now called John on the floor for questioning whether the Psalms can be more faithfully translated into English [...]
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Senator Obama and the Sunday social

By ElShaddai Edwards | Published: June 2, 2008
Note: I very rarely post on politically related issues and don’t intend to make it a habit. I hope that this post is not taken politically, but as a commentary on the role of church in a Christian’s life. John Hobbins posted an excerpt of Senator Obama’s explanation for resigning as a member from Trinity UCC. [...]
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Genesis 1 as functional creation, not structural days

By ElShaddai Edwards | Published: April 30, 2008
HT to Steve (Undeception) who provided a link to a 2003 presentation on “Genesis and Cosmology” by Dr. John Walton, professor of Old Testament at Wheaton College. Walton presents the position that Genesis 1 does not describe structural Creation (physical things), but instead describes functional Creation, the concepts that organize and drive the universe: Those who [...]
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A battle hymn for truth, justice and the Pope’s way

By ElShaddai Edwards | Published: April 30, 2008
Whether by omission or commission, not a word was written here about the Pope’s recent visit to the United States. Frankly I don’t have the context to fairly speak about Roman Catholicism and the role of the Pope. My exposure to the Roman Catholic Church is limited to a few months of attending different services [...]
Also posted in eschatology, prophecy | 6 Comments