Jesus & Buddha On Happiness
Jon Bloom over at Desiring God gives a brief account on the biographical history of Prince Gautama Siddharta (aka Buddha), contrasting his philosophy with the biblical teachings of Jesus: “Jesus and the Buddha agreed that pursuing ultimate happiness in transient things is futile. But they direct us to opposite solutions. The Buddha says satisfaction is treasuring no thing. Jesus says it is treasuring God.”
Steve Jobs, the iPhone & Porn
Last week, Pete over at Grace City posted about a recent exchange between Steve Jobs and an Apple customer regarding the pornography restrictions on the iPhone Apple Store: “over the moral issue of pornography, Jobs is happy to tell customers to buy a different product. He argues that children and innocence ought to be preserved—and that trumps the dollar.” Interesting article.
The New Normal On Abortion: More American are “Pro Life”
Interesting article, with graphs and data from the Gallup Poll.
An Interview with Mark Driscoll on the Book Doctrine
The hybrid biblical/systematic theology book Doctrine is creating quite a buzz among young evangelicals. Justin Taylor, Editorial Director of Crossway, interviews Pastor Mark Driscoll on the book that cost Mars Hill Church one thousand members and gave him an intestinal ulcer, along with thoughts on whether the “New Calvinism” will hold its ground in seasons ahead.
The Resurgence: Book Giveaway :: Christian Theologies of Scripture
The Resurgence is giving away six free copies of Christian Theologies of Scripture, edited by Justin Holcomb (of Re:Train and Reformed Theological Seminary), with a chapter by Michael Horton (of Westminster Seminary and White Horse Inn). Click through for directions on how to enter and links to free chapters. Looks good.
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