http://www.rayciervo.com Ray Ciervo Ministries Podcasts en Ray Ciervo Ministries Podcasts Ray Ciervo Ministries no Ray Ciervo Ministries rciervo@mac.com ℗ & © 2010 Ray Ciervo Ministries 720 America's religion is described by Authors Christopher Smith and Melinda Lundquist Denton as moralistic therapeutic deism. This is more aimed at teens in America, but it fits well with adults too. http://www.rayciervo.com/article/americas-religion-especially-teens Thu, 27 Nov 2008 13:24:00 GMT Ray Ciervo America's religion is described by Authors Christopher Smith and Melinda Lundquist Denton as moralistic therapeutic deism. This is more aimed at teens in America, but it fits well with adults too. youth,moralistic,teens,religion The Shack is a compelling story of tragedy and restoration. Admittedly, I approached the book skeptically as I’d heard it expressed some un-orthodox views of God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit. I understood the book is fictitious and the author seeks to extend some ideas to those who struggle with a strict religious background, unforgiveness, or tragedy. To this end, The Shack may be successful. The way in which the author gets there is exceedingly unorthodox. http://www.rayciervo.com/article/the-shack Sat, 11 Oct 2008 18:19:53 GMT Ray Ciervo The Shack is a compelling story of tragedy and restoration. Admittedly, I approached the book skeptically as I’d heard it expressed some un-orthodox views of God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit. I understood the book is fictitious and the author ... restoration,forgiveness,the_shack Thomas' view of "law" from Eternal Law to Human law is examined and evaluated http://www.rayciervo.com/article/natural-law Thu, 14 Aug 2008 18:47:38 GMT Ray Ciervo Thomas' view of "law" from Eternal Law to Human law is examined and evaluated governed,govern,divine,natural,human,eternal,law,thomas_aquinas Brian McLaren's, "The Secret Message of Jesus" is an attempt to make the gospel of Jesus Christ, the gospel of liberal theology. http://www.rayciervo.com/article/the-secret-message-of-jesus-by-brian-mclaren Wed, 21 May 2008 14:05:59 GMT Ray Ciervo Brian McLaren's, "The Secret Message of Jesus" is an attempt to make the gospel of Jesus Christ, the gospel of liberal theology. postmodernism,emergent,kingdom,biblical Statistics tell us that we lose 50% of our young people when they attend college. Although the figure can be disputed, (many feel this is way too conservative a number) the rate is unacceptable. The problem is that our young folks are not prepared for the deluge of postmodern and scientific naturalism they will be bombarded with. http://www.rayciervo.com/article/higher-education Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:55:59 GMT Ray Ciervo Statistics tell us that we lose 50% of our young people when they attend college. Although the figure can be disputed, (many feel this is way too conservative a number) the rate is unacceptable. The problem is that our young folks are not prepared ... college,faith,postmodernism Is truth real? If it is, is it absolute or relative? Just what is truth? http://www.rayciervo.com/article/the-argument-for-truth Tue, 26 Feb 2008 19:24:36 GMT Ray Ciervo Is truth real? If it is, is it absolute or relative? Just what is truth? truth,postmodernism,argument Arminians and Calvinists have argued over predestination for centuries. Do either have a complete view? Ray argues for a different view on predestination than either side proposes http://www.rayciervo.com/article/a-balanced-view-on-predestination Thu, 07 Feb 2008 18:21:24 GMT Arminians and Calvinists have argued over predestination for centuries. Do either have a complete view? Ray argues for a different view on predestination than either side proposes moderate_calvinist,predestination,eternity,election,god's_will,arminian,calvinist Culture is complex, but it is made accessible in this insightful article. Ray explains, if we were fish, culture would be the water we swim in. Culture is the clothing, the flesh and blood of the dominant worldview. http://www.rayciervo.com/article/what-is-culture Sun, 24 Oct 2004 02:02:30 GMT Ray Ciervo Culture is complex, but it is made accessible in this insightful article. Ray explains, if we were fish, culture would be the water we swim in. Culture is the clothing, the flesh and blood of the dominant worldview. worldview,church,theology,culture Is the gospel exclusive? Is Jesus the only way to God? These and other questions are asked and answered in this paper. http://www.rayciervo.com/article/is-the-gospel-exclusive Fri, 01 Mar 2002 22:16:43 GMT Ray Ciervo Is the gospel exclusive? Is Jesus the only way to God? These and other questions are asked and answered in this paper. inclusivism,exclusivism,pluralism Peter Singer was the former "Chair" of the Center for Human Values at Princeton University. What made Singer so controversial is his ethics. Singer is noted for his ideas of personhood and when to terminate life. http://www.rayciervo.com/article/the-ethics-of-peter-singer Fri, 01 Mar 2002 20:58:37 GMT Peter Singer was the former "Chair" of the Center for Human Values at Princeton University. What made Singer so controversial is his ethics. Singer is noted for his ideas of personhood and when to terminate life. consequentialism,death,infanticide,ethics