A few years ago (4?) when I first heard our Pastor say that Easter was "the greatest event in human history" it struck me. Well now that I think on it, its probable that he's been referring to Easter in that way since I've been going to that church (2001). However, it was only three or four years ago I'd say that his saying this really stuck out to me.
I had never thought about it that way. At the time I was a believer but wasn't that dedicated to God or to developing my faith. But that assertion of his which he makes each Easter-time has resonated with me more and more every year. It is true. The events of Easter are our salvation and nothing better could happen to the human race than this. Thank you God :) Happy Easter everyone!
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Showing posts with label Christianity. Show all posts
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Sunday, April 24, 2011
Monday, March 28, 2011
Oh, Kierkegaard
While it is without a doubt not a long book, I have been reading Training in Christianity by Kierkegaard for way too long. And I don't mean to dissuade anyone from reading it, because, and I mean it when I say this, I think that it's a good and worthwhile book... But! I have been trudging through it for weeks upon weeks and I look longingly to our bookshelves at multiple other books I want to read next. When I approach this book it's not without a sense of some dread because I know that just reading ten pages in one sitting is a feat and if I do I'm gonna feel like a champ. Only intermittently have I had the urge with this book to sit down and dive in - and when I have, it hasn't been because it's so enjoyable, but because I... must... finish... it... soon!
And while he is making more than three points, it feels like he makes the three same points over and over in slightly different contexts. And while I like the enthusiasm in his writing, I won't agree with anyone who says that he is a good writer. Perhaps his style is necessary for his content, in fact I would say it almost definitely is - especially in his pseudonymous works, of which this is nominally one... but.. ahh!
Again, don't let me deter you from reading this book. I have underlined a good bit in it. It has made me think and reflect on important topics, it has revealed to me new and interesting ways of thinking about Jesus and Christianity and the church. But please know, dear reader, that I will be very happy when I finally finish it.
And while he is making more than three points, it feels like he makes the three same points over and over in slightly different contexts. And while I like the enthusiasm in his writing, I won't agree with anyone who says that he is a good writer. Perhaps his style is necessary for his content, in fact I would say it almost definitely is - especially in his pseudonymous works, of which this is nominally one... but.. ahh!Again, don't let me deter you from reading this book. I have underlined a good bit in it. It has made me think and reflect on important topics, it has revealed to me new and interesting ways of thinking about Jesus and Christianity and the church. But please know, dear reader, that I will be very happy when I finally finish it.
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