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Why Create "Stuff Christians Like?"
Jon Acuff
Why Create "Stuff Christians Like?"
B-Rad says
I love Rob Bell…I download all of the Mars Hill sermons, watch the NOOMA videos, and got "Everything is Spiritual" for Christmas. Yep, I'm really white.
Jesuslover says
Rob Bell is definitely a heretic.
thoughtriver says
I love Rob Bell too. I dont agree with everything he says, but MAN he says a lot of great things too.
Josh Booth says
I almost just spewed my soda over my monitor. This one caught me off guard. Very nice.
B-Rad says
I just realized I made an error. I love the new site and had never heard of the site that inspired this one. In my confusion, I guess my comments about Pastor Bell should have ended with : Yep, I'm really Christian. By the way: Do you know if stuffwhitechristianslike.com is taken?
Prodigal Jon says
B-Rad -
stuffchristianslike.com is taken or I would have used that instead of the less cool .net.
It's some sort of christian bookstore.
RBerman says
Heh. You've got his writing style down. I'm working my way through Velvet Elvis, and I must confess that so far I haven't seen anything that I haven't seen better elsewhere. I can totally see how he would attract a following, though. He's reacting against real problems in the evangelical church. It's just that his solutions introduce problems at least as bad. How's that for a vague and sweeping generalization? Such is the life of a blog response post.
Dollymama says
The voice if dissent:
My small group watched some NOOMA videos. I hated them. That guy tries way too hard to be cool. And makes way too many generalizations. Not for me.
Shannon Smith says
I feel like he writes the way he talks. After listening to his podcast, I read the books and can see the pauses. It's definitely different.
Brett says
Rob Bell is a good writer. He's charismatic, cool, and funny. But be very cautious of his work. He's leaning away from the truth, its very subtle and very enticing the way he writes, but he molds the bible to fit his beliefs of the truth instead of molding himself to fit the truth of the bible. He's entertaining for sure, just be cautious of what he is stating at truth, is it from the Bible or his mind?
the thom says
um, brett stole my answer. can i add the title of "possible heretic" in there as well? just wondering…
bell comes across as very fresh and invigorating, but seriously seems to flex too much on doctrinal issues. in everything i've seen and read, he's never even set foot near substitutionary atonement. i'm not saying he actually has to use those words, but he definitely seeks a hipper, cooler Jesus at the price of His holiness and righteousness…
Miss Hannah says
I agree with the "heretic" comments. Rob Bell freaks me out. 'Velvet Elvis' was one of the most enraging books I've ever read. The whole time I was reading, I just kept thinking, "Where did this guy go to school? Where does he come up with this? This isn't even Biblical!" I like the idea of making the church more marketable so that we can reach more people. I agree that the church needs to liven things up so it doesn't end up full of old (and eventually dead) people, but not at the expense of true doctrine. Rob Bell = overrated and somewhat frightening.
Olivia says
Sadly, he went to Wheaton… :-/
Yes, that is the same place that Billy Graham, Nate Saint, Elizabeth and Jim Elliot, and John Piper all graduated from.
Paul Wilkinson says
I got to know Bell first through a series of audio CDs of his teaching at Willow Creek. Only then did I get around to watching a NOOMA, and then later read the book.
Given what's in those longer teaching segments on audio, I find a hard time accepting the suggestion that Rob doesn't buy in on substitutionary atonement. That's the imagery we find in Leviticus, and Rob spent the first year of Mars Hill (Grand Rapids) going through that book.
Having cast my vote on that one, I am concerned about his take on other doctrinal issues that have been mentioned in other places, but until I read or hear the offending lines, I'm going on hearsay.
Betsy says
YES! thank u. as a fellow writer who doesn't really write, i notice that kind of thing. i also notice that he's unintentionally (it seems) grammatically incorrect and it bugs me.
but i do love me some rob bell.
andrew says
the rob bell = heretic thing is getting sooo old.
it's only those who have not regularly listened to his 45 min, verse by verse exegisis that occurs in his sermons – who get scared of Bell becoming a heretic.
historical orthodox christianity does not equal most modern american christianity.
bell is right in line with n.t. wright, dallas willard, gordon fee, scott mcknight…so many legitimate scholars.
in the last 3months while going vs by vs through the book of PHL he has affirmed the bodily res, the trinity, and the scriptures as the inspired word of God.
the cynics have become silly.
I'm Saying says
"historical orthodox christianity does not equal most modern american christianity."
Which is the problem.
Read Heb 13:8
Stan says
Another belly-aching laugh generator.
But then I read the comments – you guys really don't like Rob Bell do you? Chill out!
Chris Hollomon says
Laughed a little too hard after that post. but the comments…
Wow Rob B. a heretic? Isn't that a little harsh, It's comments along those lines that RB is essentially talking about. Also, I'm surprise anyone that would say that would read this blog and find it funny at all. I think that yes you might find some of his idea against your tastebuds, but I think most people feel the same way about jesus's/the bibles own teachings. I think if you were to talk to RB and ask him what to take away form his book I doubt that the more nitty gritty stuff he'd lay aside, and he'd say we need to be weary of the Hate mongering and/or over political / bible bullhorn / Christian's country clubism that is becoming oh so much more common. Driving more people away from christ, isolating the Christian culture in them, and giving more ammunition to those who hate us in the first place. RB has a better messege any day than the fools on any given TV evangelist channel. So now I'll duck my head and prepare for the retorts to hit me.
Amy says
In his own words, RB believes the Bible to be a "human product". When I read his defenders, I don't see much Scripture quoted. Is it easier to take Bell's commentary on how we should follow Christ? Or to go right to the source?
Mars Hill's mission statement says we should be working to reconcile the world so God would like to be here. Not our job. Jesus does THAT, AFTER we share Him with those around us (OUR job). Matthew 28.
RB is simply another "works" peddler in slicker clothing. Christ first and only.
Mark says
@Amy, seriously? A 'works peddler in slicker clothing'?
From here on out, I don't think anyone should be able to slam Rob Bell until they accomplish for Jesus Christ a quarter of the stuff he has done. Loving people, helping people, feeding people, clothing people, and above all, pointing them to Christ (yes, he does that! it's shocking!)…
The naysayers need to live out their faith instead of trashing Rob's.
Jose says
Fortunately God will not be comparing works when we meet Him. But He will ask if we kept His word. Not quite sure RB can say that.
Anonymous says
Jon, Malibu's Most Wanted was talking about the url stuffwhitechristianslike.com. But about stuffchristianslike.com…they're totally cybersquatting! It's pointless for them to own that url besides their real one, stuffchristiankidslike.com (I'm breathless–what an elegant url). They must be waiting for someone to buy it…
atw says
RB isn't THAT hip. Yes, he jumpstarted the Hip Pastor Glasses thing. But hipness is in the eye of the beholder. Even my parents, who totally go to a traditional church and are somewhat conservative love him. They read Velvet Elvis together after dinner and thought it was brilliant. (Then again, they also loved A New Kind of Christian.) They couldn't stop talking about it. So RB is most definitely accessible (which makes me wonder how he can be branded a heretic!). Whereas I don't think my parents would dig Donald Miller. My mom would most definitely not be impressed with Sexy Carrot.
On second thought, though, my parents aren't white, and I think both RB and Brian McLaren have a POV that breaks out of the white American cultural view of Christianity. Perhaps that's why he doesn't offend their somewhat-conservative sensibilities. It seems to me that these posts calling him a heretic may have something to do with a lack of connection with the language he uses to talk about theological things. It's very different from the usual; but as one poster said, if you stick with him he is quite orthodox, and "historical orthodox christianity does not equal much of american christianity."
Jennifer says
I enjoy Rob Bell.
I think it's important to read what people are saying–whether we agree with it completely or not.
Just like instead of standing around saying everyone else is wrong and we're right we should at least take the time to listen to their ideas and solutions.
k8 says
eh, his preaching is a little too self-empowering and "comfortable" for me. haven't read him, and don't plan to…
Taylor says
I don't find him comfortable in the least. If you read almost any of his books, they're actually quite demanding, just like Jesus was in his teachings. They're radically different from what the average Christian in America is today (but actually more in line what Jesus' teachings than most), which is why most average Christians don't like him – because he points out that they're comfortable, and not really doing anything that would even be construed as God's will.
Katie says
k8, you should check out some of his stuff – the last book i read of his was definitely not "comfortable." i didn't feel good after that one; i felt like i needed some change. maybe it's just me, but i've been listening to him for years and i've never thought of him as a feel good comfortable kind of teacher.
Meghan says
I somehow missed this post and just read it. Like most everyone else I laughed hard. Then I began reading the comments and stopped.
I agree with Jennifer on this one. I have read Velvet Elvis and, as someone who writes and loves words, really enjoyed how he was able to present things in a different light. I find that I long for a new language, a new vernacular to shake me out of the "christianese" that I've grownup with.
Betsy says
YES!!! I've been looking for this sentence for a long time in my subconscious:
I find that I long for a new language, a new vernacular to shake me out of the "christianese" that I've grownup with.
Can I plagarize that puppy?
Anonymous says
I grew up outside of church, and I have heard and heard most of Rob Bell's stuff. He mixes truth with false statements, generalizes, etc. Most of his teaching is actually twenty feet wide and about two centimeters deep.(Universalism, Pluralism) He is just a trend like WWJD bracelets.
Hands down, he just isn't teaching biblically
stanford says
'because paragraphs are for old people'
Anonymous says
I've always assumed he wrote that way because it's more like a blog. Part of that whole marketing anti-marketing thing.
Anonymous says
Velvet Elvis was fine but very innocuous. Rob Bell is still way too conservative if you hear him on a regular basis.
Puhlease says
Conservative for who – atheists?!
Gallo Pinto2 says
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Rob Bell.
Read Sex.God. too!
And watch the Nooma videos.
And listen to his sermons online.
Anonymous says
For those posting that Rob Bell is a heretic… can you come up with specific examples that he uses to speak against biblical truth? Just because he phrases things differently than you're used to doesn't mean he doesn't speak the truth.
Way to go Rob! Thank you for all you've taught me in the last 10 years!
Just Saying says
Google "Rob Bell" and "criticism"
Alicia says
Saying that Jesus might not be from a virgin birth, and that's okay..
Saying there may not be a hell, and that's okay…
Saying that we don't have to agree with everything in the Bible, and not everything in the Bible has to be true, and our Christian faith will still survive…
etc. etc..
Google "emergent church beliefs"
Stretch Mark Mama says
Oh, that was spot. on. Ha ha ha.
Sheraline says
I too, just read this because of the reference in a more recent post.
For all you who can appreciate the challenges Rob Bell presents, try his newest book "Jesus Wants to Save Christians"… absolutely amazing.
Just had to add it since no one's mentioned it yet…
JasonSix says
Not knowing about Rob Bell until reading this post I went to a trusted source to gain some insight to the controversy that surrounds him and found this helpful.
Youth Pastor Ben says
What are you talking about?
He does not Do that!
You should show some respect.
Rich Spear says
Why have Rob Bell when you can have Mark Driscoll?
Love his open-hand approach towards method ( modern tech, rock music, itunes etc) but closehanded on doctrine.
Laura says
Can someone explain to me the deal with Rob Bell and Mark Driscoll? They both have a church called Mars Hill? But the two churches are not associated? Can anyone help out a confused Australian? Thanks
Mars Hill is another name for the Areopagus, where Paul preached to the Athenians in Acts 17:22 – 31.
Anonymous says
I totally agree with Amy. I'm going to the Catalyst Conference in Atlanta and one of the speakers in none other than Rob Bell. I kind of heaved a big sigh. Maybe I'll check out some booths during his alloted time.
Linda says
I'm fortunately going to Catalyst West – where Mark Driscoll is speaking, and not RB. Thank God!
Dustin says
Rob Bell is a smart guy, great speaker – but I'll avoid what he has to sell.
Markus says
Man, I love Mars Hill! Yeah, the one in Seattle, that isn't an emergent church.
Annie says
You mean the one that's misogynistic homophobic, and promotes a violent patriarchal culture where unless you're a hetero sexual white man (like God is, of course) then you're shit?
Janice says
If when you say homophobic, you mean that sticks to the Bible's teachings on homosexuality, then yes.
Annie if you really felt like feces after MD taught what scripture says, than I'm not convinced that he or Mars Hill are the real problems here.
fellow canuck says
I have to say I went to a service there, and the mocking of abused women (domestic abuse) didn't make me feel great about what I was listening to. The point he was trying to make (I think) was that the women shouldn't complain if they are willing to stay in the relationship. This in of itself is highly problematic, as it isn't that simple, however the cruel way in which the point was presented was even worse.
Heather McD says
This post was recently mentioned in a comment on yesterday's post and, since I've only been around for about a month, I decided to go ahead and read it.
Honestly, I've never read any of Rob Bell's books (mostly because I think this writing style would drive me absolutely bonkers), but I've seen some of the Nooma videos and I wasn't really all that impressed. I suppose my problem is not with him specifically but of the current mindset of 'let's be hip and cool to reach a broader audience'. What's my issue? How is targeting only young people any better than targeting only old people? I'd like to see some real, true diversity in the church that can bring together many generations instead of causing this distinct difference between emergent (young folk) church and traditional (old folk) church. Shouldn't we pursue being one, unified body of Christ?
Anyway, I don't know much about his specific doctrine, just didn't like the attitude that I saw (or the attitude it fostered in my friends when they began worshiping him and all of his writings instead of the One about whom he was speaking).
And that's my 2 cents…
Jan says
Rob is a nice guy who does a lot of good humanitarian work, but his theology is way to conservative for my taste. Pluralism? Universalism? are you SERIOUS? I wish. He's a great personality and a kind person, but his message is just basic evangelical stuff where the ridiculous or less present, or just plain evil (sexism, homophobia, etc.) is avoided, but it's not contested.
joanna says
You are the first person i have EVER heard call Rob Bell conservative.
Casey Freeman says
Yeah, I'm coming WAY late on this debate. However, I'm always leery of anyone to point a finger & call someone a name (ie heretic). Someone quoted him as saying that the Bible is a human product. Whoa, let's talk about taking something out of context. Maybe he simply meant that yes it is a fact that humans did physically write it. All of Scripture is God-breathed but He ultimately didn't not actually physically write it. I also don't think he meant that Scripture should be devalued b/c of this. I could go on, but be careful about your judgment of someone based on an excerpt of something he said. I saw him speak last night & he made several references to the Bible. He also often talked about Jesus dying on the cross & the necessity of that. Christians should NEVER be judgmental of anyone. That is NOT our job.
Tamela says
You shouldn't question someone for calling a person a heretic – heretics exist. Period. Scripture says they do. What are you supposed to do, act like that's not true?
Michele says
Not only do I think he's off doctrinally, but his whole trying to be cool persona embarrasses me. The uber-glasses, dorky hair–how he plaintively whines his entire message–trying to sound compassionate, troubled, restless, Gack!
His movies are often troublesome; "Bullhorn Guy" is so unbiblical. Does he realize every one of the apostles, prophets and Jesus preached on the street and didn't have "relationships" with their hearers? The way he makes the street-preacher dorky, overweight and totally out-of-touch, while he sits there judging him in his hip GAP clothes is super annoying.
C says
Um, that is what his voice sounds like. I was in college with him and that is exactly what he sounds like. Not an act, just his voice. We are really criticizing his fashion sense and voice, as well as his theology? Wow.
Steve B. says
I'm another late-comer to this blog, but I've been looking into the whole Rob Bell debate for some time. I'm not sure that I'd call him a heretic just yet, but I do have some major questions on some things that I've heard and read, specifically in regard to his doctrine. I will give direct examples with context, cause it's obviously important (as noted above). Also, before I go any further, I will mention that I have more than a few friends who listen to Rob regularly and appreciate his podcasts, etc., for their depth and insight. I have not personally listened to a podcast of his sermons yet, but I have seen some of the nooma videos and the 'everything is spiritual' video, and read chunks of his books, as well as some youtube stuff floating around.
My concern is not with Rob's faith; I'm not worried about his salvation. At this point, I won't go so far to say that he's a heretic, even if he does appear to say some things that are off of the radar according to the doctrine that I have held as biblical. My concern is for the message as it is received, specifically by those new to the faith and those who use Rob's teaching as their sole source for spiritual food and insight (the same as I would say for somebody who uses John Piper for their sole source, though he is much more grounded in the bible in my opinion). Points that I think are misconstrued or missing from his messages:
(postnote: this became a criticism of Velvet Elvis as I was writing it…oh well)
Steve B. says
1. Literacy/inerrancy of the scriptures.
Source: Velvet Elvis, pg26, "bricks" (see books.google.com)
Context: Rob seems to make 3 steps in this single page. He starts with a story portraying what he sees as an extreme example of doctrine (in 6-day creationism). He goes on to explain this as 'brick wall' faith, that if you take one brick out, the whole thing falls down; whereas Rob's faith is 'flexible' because he allows himself to interpret at-will. He continues by effectively giving an example of this 'flexibility' in the event of the 'virgin' birth of Jesus possibly never happening (as a 'mythologizing', or in interpretation of the word). I'm going to go ahead and say that that is a keystone; a very important brick. If Jesus was not born of a virgin, but born of a man, then was he conceived by the Holy Spirit? Was he not then of the line coming from Adam with the 'physical seed' of sin? Was Jesus then born into Sin? If this was just 'mythologized' by the gospel writer(s), then are they truly inspired directly by the Spirit (as John 14:26)?
Steve B. says
2. Doctrine in general.
Going on to the next page (27), Rob goes on to explain how God is bigger than (religion, Christianity, etc). Giving him the benefit of the doubt, I think he's trying to say that God is bigger than we'll ever be able to fully understand and that we put him into boxes at our own peril. His analogy of a tampoline (and how it's obviously more fun than a brick wall) appears to me as not really relevant. What he forgets to mention is that the Bible does give us truths about God that we can understand and hold true (that aren't flexible). I think his goal here is to get us to lighten up; but there is certainly a line to draw where interpretation goes from insightful to incorrect. Per his example of a letter 'defending the faith', are we allowed to claim that something we believe is 'right' against all other interpretations? I think that we are. Jesus was either born of a virgin, or he was not; it's an objective value–it does not change dependent on your perspective.
Steve B. says
3. Doctrine of Sin.
I have not yet seen a definitive acceptance and regurgitation of the doctrine of sin in Rob's works. If somebody could provide me a link or reference, I would be happy to check it out. Note an earlier link (http://reformedevangelist.com/?p=552), I see the same avoidance of the topic that this blog author mentions about Rob's "the gods arent angry" tour that he saw. Man was born into Sin via the sin of Adam, and without the Holy Spirit, continues to sin in life; therefore, God is righteously angry. This is effectively Calvin's 'total depravity'. This is kinda a different argument, so I will leave it at that.
Steve B. says
(last one):
I suppose my point here revolves around how Rob is perceived by the way that he presents his insight. He affirms belief in the virgin birth, the trinity, and the 'inspiration' of the bible, yet by what he appears to teach, these are are not a Rock to stand on, but a flexible 'trampoline'; and he conveys this ideology to his listeners. I think that this is the danger. His 'hip' attitude and great presentation/speaking skills are great for seeking out the young demographic that hasn't responded well to traditional 'church'. I will give him that; he gets them in the door… but if it is at the expense of doctrine, then is it worth the cost?
On another note, @Casey Freeman,
"Christians should NEVER be judgmental of anyone. That is NOT our job."
Casey, how would you view your statement in light of Matthew 18:15-17? I think the most applicable verse to this case is 1 Corinthians 5:12. Paul explains that he (we) should not judge those outside the church (because without the Spirit they can do naught but sin); however, if one calls himself a brother (or sister) in Christ and you believe them to be in the wrong, would you not follow the principle in Matthew 18?
(I appreciate replies…)
thoughtriver says
I download all Mars Hill sermons, own Velvet Elvis and Sex God, watch all NOOMAS (and used to show them to my youth when I was a youth teacher). I dont agree with everything he says (sometimes I very much disagree), but he is an engaging minister of the Gospel and he quite obviously loves Jesus and the Church and Humanity. I have nothing bad to say about him.
MRWBBIII says
Anonymous says
i like that he writes like that. It makes you pause and think about what he just said instead of reading a paragraph and only getting bits and pieces of inspiration. Rob Bell is cool, and yes – read Velvet Elvis.
dafid0831 says
stuffchristianslike.com is no more apparently, i tried to go on it, doesn't even show up on google, that means it really must not exist
Mary C. says
This is so spot on with the way he talks!! I almost choked on my coffee while reading this!!
I think Rob Bell's NOOMA videos are good, and some of his illustrations have helped me have a better understanding of God, and I think God is definitely blessing his ministry. HOWEVER I am slightly wary of him. From what I have read from the bible, I can see how some of his stuff may be slightly off. It does make me sad when I see people exalting pastors or churches or ministries above God himself, which I fear some people may be doing with him.
My mom always tells me to never take anything I hear from a pastor or read in a book for granted because, no matter how great it may be, it's still all coming from fallen humans who will never have a full understanding the Bible. However, we should take what we learn and use it as a starting point to dig deeper into God's word…
I'm not a huge fan of Rob Bell, but I won't say that I think that he is is a heretic or false prophet or whatever because I cannot see what is in his heart. The only person whose true motives I can see are my own, and when it all comes down to it, I am responsible for my own relationship with Christ, and that is what will matter when I get to heaven!!
Concerned Christian says
Do not read Rob Bell, he is a blasphemer and an enemy of God.
Heartafire says
This is the Truth.
cody says
sad…. hes says so much good stuff that believers forget or don't understand. Why say things like this? Why not show him grace, much like Christ shows us grace?
Caley says
I'm currently reading "Jesus Wants to Save Christians," and I really like it. I grew up in a conservative Baptist church, and I was sent off to college in Grand Rapids by a stern warning from my father never to set foot near Mars Hill, but then I got to know an elder in the church. It compelled me to investigate a bit more.
I have approached it with notecards and Bible in hand to check his references. There are some statements he makes that seem a little off, but I'm over 2/3 of the way through and have only come across three. They're not integral to our faith, either.
The first half of the book was interesting. Then he started talking about the war in Iraq, and it became enthralling. I loved where he talks about entitlement.
I've done a bit of online research and talked to people on both sides of the RB spectrum (and used to be on the very anti- side myself) and I must say that I don't think he's as dangerous as people think. As soon as I return to Grand Rapids, I'm definitely paying a few visits to Mars Hill.
Ellen says
Here's what I think:
In Philippians 1, Paul talks about how some people have wrong motivations for preaching. (And this is just my own insight–I'd imagine if people were preaching Christ out of "envy, rivalry, and selfish ambition," they probably had a few incorrect and/or misconstrued points to their sermons.) After acknowledging this, though, he goes on to say that it doesn't matter, because the important thing is that Christ is shared either way.
That's how I view Rob Bell. Though I'm unsure of my stance on him until I conduct further studying, I figure as long as he's sharing Christ to thousands upon thousands of people each week, both at Mars Hill and through his podcasts, things will be okay.
Justin says
He is sharing Christ, but not the one of the Gospel. In his new book, "Love Wins", he says that even if you arent saved before you die, you can still find Jesus in the afterlife and He can save you then…pure heresy. Id rather him not preach Christ if that is the message, gonna send a lot of people down the wrong path!
cody says
Did you even read the book? I'm pretty sure I read it, and its sitting next to me. Im pretty sure he never actually said that. He may have let people assume things by his questions and broad statements, but he never said those words.
David says
@ Cody. So why would someone who is ordained to teach people that Jesus died for our sins and asking his forgiveness and accepting him in this life is the only way to heaven, would make "broad statements" that would lead people to assume something that is not biblically correct? His calling is to teach people how to be more Christ like based on what the Bible says, not let them assume they can die and then get saved. Would you let your child assume it was okay to play in the street? Rob Bell walks a very slippery slope that boarders on being a false prophet.
Charlie Chang says
@David: How is Rob Bell walking a slippery slope on being a false prophet though?
Cheryl says
They started showing Nooma videos at my church and my husband was instantly uncomfortable while I thought he was being "instantly critical." And then I saw the "Dust" video. When he said Peter started sinking because Peter lost faith in himself (not Jesus), I almost exploded in the middle of church. If you're going to say stuff like,"Jesus has faith in you," it is CRI-TIC-AL that you bring up the indwelling power of the Holy Spirit as the ONLY possible way Jesus would have anything resembling "faith in us." As far as I'm concerned, he's a heretic. And yes that's harsh but I think it's called for here. Sorry for being "Debbie Downer" right now.
Jazzi says
I think the Pharisees probably frustrated Jesus more than Rob Bell would.
I mean, in the end, it's His opinion that matters most, right?
But then again, that's my personal opinion.
I suppose, we'll all know in the next 85 years or so, eh???
Paul says
People don't think he's a heretic? I read an article about him where he was quoted saying two things, "doctrine is not important" to which I thought what? And he also stated that the first chapter of Genesis was not how God created the world. Why should I listen to a guy who tells me the Bible is truth…except for this part, or that part. If Genesis 1 isn't true, how could I believe John 3?____He's a heretic.
Charles Ellison says
Wow. I just read through all of these comments hoping to gain a better perspective on the issue of listening to Rob Bell. The only thing I have to walk away from this with is a reassurance that people like to spend their time arguing rather than spend their time actually obeying the commandment to "love thy neighbor." Seriously, people, go spend your time helping a widow clean her house or playing basketball with a lonely kid. Then you'll all stop asking, "Who is Rob Bell," and start realizing that you just re-acquainted yourself with your Savior. (Disclaimer: Yes, I'm a hypocrite. So either move on and ignore what I posted or reflect on its importance. It's your choice.)
Alex says
Heartafire says
Sorry. Rob Bell is a blasphener, and I think it's unChristian not to set people straight.
Justin says
amen to that heartafire
David says
I see what your saying Charles, but I think making an arguement to those who may be lead down the wrong path is loving your neighbor. If you didn't care where they spent eternity, then you would not be loving your neighbor. Love ya Charles!
Charles Ellison says
As for Mr. Acuff's actual post: Right on. I wonder if he talks like that with his wife and kids.
Mya says
So with all this new controversy, is this post going to have to change to Stuff Christians Don't Like Anymore. lol
cody says
s.e. coleman says
"we love his books" , I think not!! The latest, denying the existence of HELL!! I would say who buys this idea is following another "jesus" and not a "christian" at all. IS that what itchy ears want to hear?? HE IS A FALSE teacher!!
Devon H. says
Just to be clear, he never denies the existence of hell. In fact, he acknowledges its existence as eternal separation from God. I'm telling you this simply because I know it means you haven't read the book and are therefore judging it unfairly.
c. says
I'd heard the buzz about Rob Bell, and developed a great deal of respect for him based on his videos and what I've heard on the Slacktivist site. But I'm very disappointed to read this. Non-mainstream readings of the Bible? Deeply fascinating and informative. A system of faith that emphasizes love over fear? Appealing and refreshing. Using carriage returns to evoke depth? THAT'S blasphemy.
L says
What a waste of paper, with all that extra space! Paragraphs are much more eco-friendly!
Agarman says
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I don't know much about growing ginger but I have several red pinecone lillies that I brought with me when we moved a little over 2 years ago. They flurished at our old house and were beautiful. Since we have been at the new house they have come back every year but they start out nice but their color by this time has started turning yellow. They also don't produce the same amount of pinecones either. What am I doing wrong. Am I giving them to much sunlight? The are in full sun. At the old house they were in the shade. Have also planted another type of ginger and it seems to be having the same problem. I love the smell of ginger but I am at a loss of what to do. Help please |
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Pinecone ginger do not do well in full sun. Mine thrive in shade. When part of the clump wandered out of the shade line of my oak, I noticed this part wilted when the sun got on it. I recommend moving the clump into a shay spot. They also like to be kept moist. Brad |
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2 Servings; Can be doubled
- 8 ounces perciatelli or spaghetti
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 rolled fillets of anchovies with capers from can
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 14- to 14 1/2-ounce can ready-for-pasta chunky tomatoes
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1 6 1/8-ounce can white tuna packed in water, drained well
- 3 tablespoons chopped parsley
Cook pasta in pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite.
Meanwhile, heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-low heat. Add anchovies with capers and garlic and sauté 2 minutes, mashing to paste with back of fork. Mix in tomatoes with their juices and white wine. Increase heat to medium-high and cook until sauce thickens slightly, about 5 minutes. Add tuna and parsley and mix to break up large tuna chunks.
Drain pasta. Add to sauce and toss to blend. Season to taste with pepper.
my notes
- Calories702
- Carbohydrates96 g (32%)
- Fat16 g (25%)
- Protein39 g (79%)
- Saturated Fat2 g (12%)
- Sodium1,104 mg (46%)
- Polyunsaturated Fat3 g
- Fiber6 g (26%)
- Monounsaturated Fat10 g
- Cholesterol26 mg (9%)
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type: On a Budget, Quick & Easy, Pasta/Noodle Dish
main ingredients: Pasta, Tomato, Tuna
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Posted: June 14, 2011
Titleist is the #1 ball for more players and more champions across the worldwide professional tours. In fact, to date in 2011, Titleist golf ball players have recorded 73 victories around the world, compared to 11 for the nearest competitor. Since the introduction of the Pro V1 in 2000, the golf ball franchise has been the golf ball of choice for more than 1,500 champions worldwide.
Below is a listing of tournaments won by Titleist golf ball players on the major worldwide professional tours in 2011.
A dream week for Titleist Brand Ambassador Harrison Frazar set the tone Sunday for Titleist players competing around the globe.Frazar's breakthrough victory at the PGA Tour's FedEx St. Jude Classic made it a perfect 7-for-7 sweep for Titleist golf ball loyalists in the week's biggest events, including Pro V1x loyalist Robert Rock's first European Tour title and Pro V1x loyalist Yani Tseng's second LPGA victory of the season.Seventy-three players have trusted Titleist golf balls to victory across the worldwide professional tours so far in 2011, more than six times the nearest competitor with 11 and more than all competitors combined.In total, 8,959 players have played Titleist golf balls in competition this season, more than six times the nearest competitor with 1,395 and more than all other golf balls combined.And at this week's U.S. Open at Congressional, Titleist is the #1 ball for the 63rd-consecutive year.Frazar started off the week by teeing up his Titleist Pro V1x golf ball at a 36-hole U.S. Open Sectional Qualifying at Dallas Athletic Club, where he shot 72-64 in 100-plus degree heat and eventually won a playoff to earn a spot at the season's second major championship.Six days later, Frazar found himself in another playoff at TPC Southwind with fellow Titleist Brand Ambassador Robert Karlsson at the FedEx St. Jude Classic.And again, Frazar was the last man standing. He tapped his Pro V1x in for par on the third playoff hole, officially earning the opportunity to wrap his arms around his first PGA Tour trophy.Wrapping his mind around the week's successes was another story."I accomplished three goals today that I've had for 15 years, you know, which is to win a tournament, play in Maui (Hyundai Tournament of Champions), play in Augusta (The Masters)," said Frazar, 39, who was playing this season on a major medical exemption after having hip and shoulder surgeries last year."That's pretty cool…" he said. "I never thought that all three would come at once. But they have to. So this is pretty neat."Frazar (71-65-64-67) tied Karlsson (66-65-68-68) in regulation at 13-under 267, five shots clear of five players including Titleist Brand Ambassador Ryuji Imada, Pro V1x loyalist Tim Herron and Pro V1 loyalist Charles Howell III.For the week, Frazar and Karlsson tied for first in birdies with 19. Frazar also ranked first in driving distance (316.9 yards) and putts per green in regulation (1.64).And to think: Frazar began the week by playing his first four holes in 3 over par."On this golf course that can happen, but it could not have happened if I was trying to win a golf tournament," Frazar said. "It happened because I relaxed and I started playing golf and seeing the shots and just hitting it and just playing the game."Frazar and Karlsson were two of 103 players at TPC Southwind that played Titleist golf balls, more than six times the nearest competitor with 17 and more than all competitors combined. Titleist also was first in iron sets (42); sand, lob and approach wedges (135); and putters (60).Frazar tees off at 7 a.m. Thursday in the first round of the U.S. Open; Karlsson gets going at 8:28.Here's a closer look at Harrison Frazar's Titleist equipment:Ball: Titleist Pro V1xDriver: Titleist 910D2 8.5º, C•1 SureFit Tour hosel setting (Mitsubishi Blueboard 83)Irons (4-5): Titleist CB (True Temper Dynamic Gold SL)Irons (6-P): Titleist MB (True Temper Dynamic Gold SL)Wedges: Vokey Design Spin Milled 52º, TVD56º, 60º (True Temper Dynamic Gold)Here's a closer look at Robert Karlsson's Titleist equipment:Ball: Titleist Pro V1xDriver: Titleist 910D3 8.5º, D•2 SureFit Tour hosel setting (Graphite Design Tour AD DI 6)3-wood: Titleist 910Fd 15º, D•1 SureFit Tour hosel setting (Grafalloy Prolaunch Red)5-wood: Titleist 910F 17º, D•1 SureFit Tour hosel setting (Grafalloy Prolaunch Red)Irons (4-P): Titleist MB (True Temper Dynamic Gold SL)Wedges: Vokey Design Spin Milled 50º, TVD56º, 60º (True Temper Dynamic Gold SL)Putter: Scotty Cameron Newport GSS• EUROPEAN TOUR: It was a similar story at the BMW Italian Open, where Pro V1x loyalist Robert Rock closed with a 5-under 67 at the Royal Park I Roveri course to complete a wire-to-wire victory to earn his first European Tour win."Once I got started today I felt quite comfortable," said Rock, who finished at 21-under 267 (64-68-68-67) for a one-shot victory. "I figured that this was as good a chance (to win) as I was ever going to have."Rock got it done on the greens, rolling his Pro V1x golf ball in for six birdies Sunday in a seven-hole stretch from Nos. 5-11. (He totaled 16 birdies and no bogeys over those same holes for the four rounds.)On 17, Rock made a 12-footer for par to hold on to the one-shot cushion that would eventually bring him to the winner's circle."It feels great," said Rock, 34. "I thought I would eventually do it. It's taken longer than planned but it's incredibly hard to win on this tour."Rock finished first for the week in putts per green in regulation (1.555)He was one 108 players in the field that played a Titleist golf ball, more than six times the nearest competitor with 16 and more than all competitors combined.• LPGA: Pro V1x loyalist Yani Tseng earned her second victory of the LPGA season, winning the LPGA State Farm Classic with a near-flawless performance.Tseng, also a winner at the LPGA's season-opening Honda LPGA Thailand, made 12 birdies and no bogeys over her final 39 holes, closing with weekend rounds of 66-68 for a three-shot victory at Panther Creek Country Club in Springfield, Ill.Tseng made just three bogeys for the entire week, including one on her first hole of Round 1."I feel very excited. I had lots of energy to going on this morning, and I know I can do it," said Tseng, the No. 1 player in the Rolex World Rankings. "I just kept telling myself, 'focus, focus.' So all my energy, all my patience, focus on every hole."Tseng finished at 21-under 267 (67-66-66-68), three ahead of Pro V1 loyalist Cristie Kerr (70-67-66-67).It was Tseng's seventh LPGA title in the last four years, including three major championships. Titleist was the overwhelming golf ball of choice at the event with 115 players, more than nine times the nearest competitor with 12 and more than all competitors combined.• NATIONWIDE TOUR: Titleist Brand Ambassador Kyle Thompson won the The Rex Hospital Open for the second time, rolling his Pro V1x golf ball in from 7 feet for birdie on the 72nd hole Sunday to win by one shot."I knew it was going to come down to the wire," Thompson, who closed with a 3-under 68 for a 14-under 270 total, told PGATour.com.That final putt broke up a six-way tie heading into the final hole, earning Thompson a dramatic one-shot victory."It was every golfer's dream putt – seven feet with a little right-to-left break," he said.The win marked the third career Nationwide Tour title for Thompson, including his win at the 2007 Rex Hospital Open.Titleist was the overwhelming golf ball of choice at the event with 113 players, more than seven times the nearest competitor with 15. Titleist also was first in iron sets (43); sand, lob and approach wedges (145); and putters (66). Here's a closer look at Kyle Thompson's Titleist equipment:Ball: Titleist Pro V1xDriver: Titleist 910D3 9.5º (Grafalloy Prolaunch Red)3-wood: Titleist 910Fd 15º (Aldila NVS 85)5-wood: Titleist 910F 17º (Aldila NVS 85)Irons (4-P): Titleist AP2 (Project X Rifle Steel)Wedges: Vokey Design Spin Milled 52º, 58º (True Temper Dynamic Gold)Putter: Scotty Cameron Newport• CHAMPIONS TOUR: Pro V1 loyalist Mark Wiebe won the Greater Hickory Classic with a par on the third-hole of a sudden death playoff to capture his third Champions Tour title.Wiebe, a two-time PGA Tour winner, closed with a bogey-free 7-under 65 at Rock Barn Golf & Spa in Conover, N.C, to post a tournament-record 19-under 197 total.He ended regulation tied with Pro V1x loyalist James Mason, who was playing in his first event of the season.Titleist was the overwhelming golf ball of choice at the event with 53 players, more than four times the nearest competitor with 12. Titleist also was first in iron sets (19).• CANADIAN TOUR: With his father on the bag and a large group of family and friends in the gallery, Pro V1x loyalist Roger Sloan carded a final-round 6-under 66 to win the inaugural Western Championship by three strokes.
Sloan finished with a total of 23-under-par 265 (64-70-65-66) at Rivershore Golf Links for his first Canadian Tour victory, making just one bogey over the four rounds."I was extremely proud of myself for being able to win this tournament," Sloan said. "Having my Dad (Curtis) on the bag and my friends and family watching was a big bonus for me and I can say it helped me win."With the win, Sloan moved to No. 2 on the Canadian Tour's Order of Merit.• SUNSHINE TOUR: Pro V1x loyalist Chris Swanepoel earned his second-career victory on the South African Sunshine Tour, leading a 1-2-3 finish for Titleist golf ball players at the Vodacom Origins of Golf event at Arabella Golf Club.Swanepoel closed with a 4-under par 68 for a 11-under 205 victory total, three shots ahead of Titleist Brand Ambassador Christiaan Basson. Pro V1x loyalist Andrew Curlewis finished alone in third, another shot back. Titleist was the overwhelming golf ball of choice at the event with 50 players, more than twice the nearest competitor with 18.
Posted: June 13, 2011
Titleist Brand Ambassador S. Siva Chandhran from Malaysia (pictured above) won his second Asian Development Tour Title on Sunday, winning the PGM Melaka Classic at the Ayer Keroh Country Club.
The Asian Development Tour's reigning order of merit champion, Siva trusted a Pro V1x Golf Ball, AP2 Irons and Vokey Design Wedges to win the event by 1 shot.
6 of the top 10 players including Haziq Hamizan (2nd place), M Sasidaran (2nd place), Nicholas Fung (5th place), Airil Rizman (5th place), and Iylia Jamil (9th place) trusted Titleist golf balls throughout the week.
Siva won his Asian Tour card last year when he topped the Asian Development Tour Order of Merit and said "The ADT is a good training for me and the younger golfers. There are many talented players playing on the ADT and a win here gives you more confidence because it is a very challenging event,"
The Asian Development Tour heads to Chinese Taipei in August for its next event, The Ballantines Taiwan Championship before heading to its final event in Bali in November.
For more information on the Asian Development Tour, check out the Asian Tour Website: www.asiantour.com
Team Titleist would like to thank The Clubhouse for the images of Siva Chandhran.
In winning The Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass recently, K.J. Choi used a Titleist golf ball designed for players of all swing speeds.Same for Steve Stricker in his victory last week at The Memorial.The list goes on and on.For the record, Choi won playing a Titleist Pro V1 golf ball, Stricker a Titleist Pro V1x, the same models available at your local golf shop.It's a common misconception among golfers that Titleist Pro V1 and Pro V1x golf balls are effective only for tour players and tour-level swing speeds."My swing speed isn't high enough to play a golf ball that tour players use," is a refrain heard repeatedly by our Titleist Performance Golf Ball Fitting teams.Truth is, in order for a golf ball to work for any golfer it has to work for all swing speeds, as every golfer uses a variety of swing speeds during the course of a round."The notion that a player has a single swing speed probably creates the confusion, because in reality every player has a wide range of swing speeds," says Bill Morgan, Senior Vice President of Titleist Golf Ball R&D. "We don't have a single swing speed that we use for every shot during the course of the round, that's just not the nature of the game."Take, for example, three-time PGA Tour winner Bubba Watson, one of the game's longest-hitting players.Bubba's driver swing speed is in excess of 120 mph, which results in a ball speed over 180 mph. As Bubba gets closer to the green, his swing speed decreases because the clubs get shorter. The shorter the club, the less force Bubba imparts to the golf ball. His swing speed is 100 mph with his 7-iron (136 mph ball speed) and 92 mph (113 ball speed) with his pitching wedge."That's a wide range of ball speed," says Matt Hogge, Director of Product Implementation in Titleist Golf Ball R&D. "Rule 5-1 of the USGA rulebook says that one golf ball model must be played for the entire round. If that one ball that Bubba puts into play works only for his tee shots, then why play it? He plays a Titleist Pro V1x because the ball works at all the forces he puts upon it."Over the years, the Titleist R&D team has measured the range of swing speeds of countless golfers, from tour pros to high-handicap players."We've seen that while a tour player has a very wide range of swing speeds – and certainly the highest ones are very high – the range of swing speeds through the set that all golfers use fits within the range that the tour players has," added Morgan.Translation: The slower swing speeds you use while hitting your shots are also used by tour players for different types of shots."If Pro V1 and Pro V1x golf balls didn't work for lower swing speeds, there would be some shots a tour player has to execute that simply wouldn't work," Morgan says. "And that's simply not true."When it comes to any golfer choosing the best Titleist golf ball for your game, it's not just about swing speed or ball speed, it's about all-around performance.An important fact to keep in mind is that all Titleist golf balls are long.Differences in distance between models off the driver for swing speeds ranging from tour players (near 110 mph) down to lower speed players (in the 80s mph) are less than four yards, a factor that is neither game-changing nor score-changing.On the other hand, hitting a green in regulation can save you almost two strokes. Selecting a golf ball that helps you hit more greens more often and more consistently provides the best opportunity to lower you score.
The key to lowering your scores is improving your scoring shots into and the around the green, the shots that will allow you to make more putts, and Titleist Pro V1 and Pro V1x golf balls offer all players the most performance control on these types of shots.
"The golf ball doesn't know who hit it," Morgan says. "I can't make a golf ball that makes a low swing-speed player as long as a tour player. However, I can make a golf ball that will help a lower swing-speed player hit a shot into the green that will help them score better. Same as it does for a tour player. Because that's the part of the game that matters the most and that's where all the golfers are really the same.
"They have the same requirements in that part of the game. Hit it as close to the pin as possible."
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Posted: June 8, 2011
Here's something to think about the next time you dig into your bag for another golf ball: Changing the golf ball changes every shot.
And if you're looking to lower your scores (who isn't, right?), one of the first steps is knowing what to expect out of your golf ball on each and every swing.
This is also a key to developing a more consistent golf game, as it's impossible to gain such feel and understanding while playing different golf ball models from round to round (or even hole to hole)."We've met a number of golfers who do not buy the same golf ball each time they purchase golf balls, and play whichever ball gets pulled from the bag," Titleist Golf Ball Fitter John Fizer said. "They don't think playing different golf balls has any affect on their game, but that's not the case. They're not giving themselves the best opportunity to shoot lower scores."Since golf balls have meaningful performance differences, especially on scoring shots into the green, golfers need to know what the golf ball will do when they hit their shot correctly.
During the R&D process we gather feedback from golfers of all levels regarding the performance characteristics they want in their golf balls. Such information is crucial in the creation of the different models of Titleist golf balls.
"Once a golfer has been properly fit into the Titleist golf model that is best for their game, they are one step closer to a more consistent game," said Mike Gibson, Manager of Titleist Golf Ball Fitting.
"Through our extensive player testing, we've seen that eliminating the variable differences in golf ball performance by playing the same golf ball model every round will help improve your chances of hitting more greens in regulation and hitting the ball closer to the pin. Whether you're a professional or amateur, shorter putts go in more often. Every golfer is looking to maximize those opportunities."
Added Titleist Golf Ball Fitter Michael Collins: "Once you start to learn how your golf ball performs you will see the benefits immediately, especially on the scoring shots to and around the green."
"For example, when you hit the green with a 7 iron, the ball is going to land on the green and perform in a particular way. Does it hit and stop? Does it bounce a couple times before checking up? That sort of reliance and that confidence in your golf ball can really start to alter the rest of your game."
Titleist's green-to-tee ball fitting methodology is based on the fact that most scoring opportunities are created by shots into the target, and improving your game in those areas will have the most game-changing affects.
There is a reason Titleist golf ball loyalists on the worldwide professional tours go through an extensive fitting process in order to find and trust a single type of Titleist golf ball: When you consistently play with a golf ball that is properly fit for your game, your shot execution will improve and you will give yourself the best chance to lower your score.You can take full advantage of those benefits by consistently teeing up the best golf ball for your game.
To begin the Titleist Performance Golf Ball Fitting process yourself, click here.


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Recently, I came across three reports on various News channels where pictures or videos of fake encounters by different Indian police forces are shown. In all these videos or pictures, it was clear that person was not carrying any weapon and he was alone in the custody of police; however, police choose to kill these persons then arresting them. Most recent event is from Indian state of Manipur where Manipur special armed police killed an unarmed former terrorist without any reason and provocation.
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