tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post7400741535316962202..comments2024-03-18T08:33:25.907-04:00Comments on Inkwell Inspirations: Postmodernism--the Good, the Bad, and the HopefulLisa Karon Richardsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02175430876079208723noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-56824734758663152092010-10-13T19:35:52.142-04:002010-10-13T19:35:52.142-04:00Very insightful thoughts, Emma. Thanks for sharing...Very insightful thoughts, Emma. Thanks for sharing. I agree 100% that postmodernism is here whether we like it or not, so best to understand it and line it up with scripture.<br /><br />Interesting coorelation between Charismatics and postmodernism. I think in general, Charismatics are open to the spirit and to change, so that is a pretty good match.Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-64081821574818045402010-10-13T11:13:47.117-04:002010-10-13T11:13:47.117-04:00but my initial thought re post modernism and the c...but my initial thought re post modernism and the church is that- hasn't that ship pretty much sailed? regardless of teh extent people are aware of it, its permeated the church. I'm constantly amazed at how much of the charismatic views of taking our thought life captive has been interwoven with postmodernistic cognitive behavioral thought for example. both theories and literature Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-48812662860605595882010-10-13T11:13:14.139-04:002010-10-13T11:13:14.139-04:00Hey Dina- its Emma aka anonymous. just reading th...Hey Dina- its Emma aka anonymous. just reading this. and, as you know, between being a french major, living so long in Europe and New England, and now studying counseling, I love post-modernism. especially existentialism and narrative thought. and charismatic christianity. to me, they are all so similar and weird and fabulous and easy to relate to as a child of the 1970s and as a citizen of Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-23836147551929003762010-09-28T08:37:56.201-04:002010-09-28T08:37:56.201-04:00I love this post.Our church is trying to blend the...I love this post.Our church is trying to blend the worship with songs that are more contempary and hymns as well.As far as church I like I would definitely say that I enjoy more contempary than anything else.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-15243446107571886052010-09-27T16:26:06.477-04:002010-09-27T16:26:06.477-04:00Thanks, Ann. You're so right. Everyone needs t...Thanks, Ann. You're so right. Everyone needs to know about this. Thank you for teaching such an incredible class on the subject.Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-56879884904361506132010-09-27T16:05:18.159-04:002010-09-27T16:05:18.159-04:00Dina, Ann Tatlock here. [Chose Anonymous to bypass...Dina, Ann Tatlock here. [Chose Anonymous to bypass the google account.] Great blog post! You've given a wonderfully succinct overview of how we got where we are, and how we can share the Gospel in our postmodern culture. Something every believer needs to know. Keep spreading the word!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-89045595442852005992010-09-27T15:36:37.192-04:002010-09-27T15:36:37.192-04:00Thanks Susanne and Niki. I've done extensive r...Thanks Susanne and Niki. I've done extensive research on postmodernism. Much that I've written here, I learned in Ann Tatlock's continuing class on Postmodernism at the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writer's Conference. I think she does it every year. However, I felt like I was also able to add a lot to the discussion because my church does such a great job reaching out to this Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-33632801336261547702010-09-27T15:02:28.755-04:002010-09-27T15:02:28.755-04:00Great post, Dina. I'm doing a BIAW so I'm ...Great post, Dina. I'm doing a BIAW so I'm just popping by, but I wanted to say hello and I appreciate your thought-provoking post and questions today! Reaching out to the postmodern world is a challenge we grapple with in ministry all of the time. Thanks.Susanne Dietzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09710634601407161821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-4943806158198352912010-09-27T14:40:01.344-04:002010-09-27T14:40:01.344-04:00Dina, can you reach through cyberspace and do a Vu...Dina, can you reach through cyberspace and do a Vulcan mind-meld on me? : )<br />I never made the connection between the Modern Era's secular/scientific worldview and the effect it had on the church. That explains SO much.<br />Personally, I am thankful we're in this postmodern era. And I'm right there with you in my desire to minister to this generation. Old-school religiosity isn&#Niki Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10419436634375255412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-52454481599044637542010-09-27T14:04:53.199-04:002010-09-27T14:04:53.199-04:00Great story Mom. Speaking of smart, we're goin...Great story Mom. Speaking of smart, we're going to have to have you back again sometime to talk about quantum physics and the links to faith.Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-20430081433848183242010-09-27T13:42:22.608-04:002010-09-27T13:42:22.608-04:00I was recently read about a student that was home ...I was recently read about a student that was home on break and decided to go to a church near his home that he had never attended before. The pastor was preaching from a pluralistic viewpoint, and he said, "Whatever you believe is true because it is true to you." After the service the pastor shook the young man's hand and asked him what he thought about the sermon. The young man Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-79108890256152831902010-09-27T13:34:25.082-04:002010-09-27T13:34:25.082-04:00You are smart, Dina! :-)You are smart, Dina! :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18306070937646453722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-20191804580027660722010-09-27T10:42:54.232-04:002010-09-27T10:42:54.232-04:00What can I say, Cheyrl? I don't intend to soun...What can I say, Cheyrl? I don't intend to sound like a smarty pants, but I do feel God has called me to minister in the academic world. So I guess it fits, and I should just say thanks :)Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-72001740645863157282010-09-27T10:23:57.111-04:002010-09-27T10:23:57.111-04:00Great post. What can I say? You are just so dog-go...Great post. What can I say? You are just so dog-gone smart!Cheryl Klarichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12633250643087095689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-72084710552081484122010-09-27T08:31:00.038-04:002010-09-27T08:31:00.038-04:00Victoria, I think you could do a lot with ancient ...Victoria, I think you could do a lot with ancient China!!! Much of what we call New Age is really ancient Eastern beliefs. You could show them searching and looking for more, as I believe so many people are today. Maybe God could even reveal himself through dreams and visions. Think the Magi in the Bible. Many Muslims today in closed off Islamic countries are coming to Christ through dreams and Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-52062273459004081982010-09-27T08:11:51.839-04:002010-09-27T08:11:51.839-04:00Dina, this was so well written. It's nice that...Dina, this was so well written. It's nice that it's also precisely where I am in my personal walk. LOL<br />I started out doing short stories and poetry with a Christian slant, but I've been struggling with how to show the power and love of God now that I'm focusing more on ancient China. It's not like they knew much (if anything) about Christ in 200 A.D. This reminds me that Victoria Dixonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14012092208934951963noreply@blogger.com