Hey all--just a reminder to pick up a copy of my book. It's a sequel to Revolution and its focus is on the radical wisdom teachings of Jesus compared to the Conventional Wisdom that we see in the world around us. Actually, it's being read well in India and doing okay in the good ole USA as well. Thanks to all who have picked up a copy. It's also availabe through Barnes and Noble (online). I would love to get any and all feedback on it. So...be sure you message me when you get a chance with your thoughts.
Thanks to all...
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Monday, May 10, 2010
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Media Release: Part 3 of 3 Religion and You Survey--Interpreting Scripture
Yesterday (5/4/10), we released part three of a three part analysis on this year's Religion and You Survey. The third part focused on how Americans intepreted scripture. I grew up in a very fundamentalist family who enforced a very literal interpretation of the Holy Bible. Such an interpretation seemed to generate intense legalism that ultimately countered the message of Love and Compassion that rings true with the message of the religion's cornerstone. It was that intepretation that really troubled me as I entered my late teens and into adulthood. Therefore, this part of the survey was of particular interest to me.
Not long ago (10 years perhaps) more than 60 percent of Americans believed in a literal interpretation. That number has shrunk significantly in that amount of time. According to a 2005 Gallup Poll, 34 percent of Americans believed in a literal interpretation. Our poll of 3,112 respondents revealed that 30 percent held to such an interpretation. Check out the Media Release at: www.thecompassionrevolution.net/media.htm . Just check out the May release.
I've also included information regarding a book entitled, Misquoting Jesus by Bart D. Ehrman. He is a graduate of Moody Bible Institute and scholar of textual origins. He takes a very enlightening look into the impact that human hands have had on scripture, including the various religious movements that played a role in the evolution of scripture. It's interesting insight and worth a read.
Not long ago (10 years perhaps) more than 60 percent of Americans believed in a literal interpretation. That number has shrunk significantly in that amount of time. According to a 2005 Gallup Poll, 34 percent of Americans believed in a literal interpretation. Our poll of 3,112 respondents revealed that 30 percent held to such an interpretation. Check out the Media Release at: www.thecompassionrevolution.net/media.htm . Just check out the May release.
I've also included information regarding a book entitled, Misquoting Jesus by Bart D. Ehrman. He is a graduate of Moody Bible Institute and scholar of textual origins. He takes a very enlightening look into the impact that human hands have had on scripture, including the various religious movements that played a role in the evolution of scripture. It's interesting insight and worth a read.
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