Northern Virginia Pigfest
NOVA PigFest
The feast had been set before us. Dishes filled with delicious pasta and fresh salads with every color of vegetable known to man. The hosts were gracious and the company was warm. This would be the start of a wonderful evening.
Once the first morsels had been eaten, the first proposition was put forward. "The democratic platform is inconsistent with a biblical worldview." The ensuing conversation centered on the specific areas within the democratic platform such as support for homosexual activism and the abortion movement. A few minutes into discussion on the topic as a question was posed that cut top the heart of the issue; "Is there a political platform that is consistent with a biblical worldview?" And this is was the rub. The consensus among the group at the end of the allotted 15 minutes was that there was not a political platform that was wholly consistent with a biblical worldview.
Of course, in today's context, it is rare to discuss hot-button issues of the day for 2-hours without mentioning the war in Iraq. The next proposition that was posited was "George W. Bush made a mistake when he got us involved in Iraq." The group briefly explored the basis for the involvement including a critique of Christian leadership that had consulted the administration on the plans for war. Also, the group discussed the administrations reasoning and intentions. The flawed intelligence was brought to light and decisions that are made with flawed presuppositions are often bound to fail. Lastly, the question of duty was raised and whether we are obligated to assist a people that are ruled by a brutal dictator who claims to have the means to destroy life.
The next proposition that was offered stated that "it is detrimental to a society to be tolerant especially in the public square." The initiator on this discussion contended that too much has been given up in the name of "tolerance." Tolerance was defined as the acceptance of a multitude of beliefs without critique. An insightful comment was made regarding the power context in which tolerance takes place. It is within the power context that certain powerful people are able to set the agenda. The conversation ended with agreement around the need to make articulate well-reasoned arguments that may not be viewed as being "tolerant."
A few more topics were discussed including free-will vs. predetermination, the effects of a self-serving American society and the process (or lack thereof) of Christian sanctification. The first NOVA PigFest was a great success with 10 people attending and there are plans being laid to have another in the near future.
The feast had been set before us. Dishes filled with delicious pasta and fresh salads with every color of vegetable known to man. The hosts were gracious and the company was warm. This would be the start of a wonderful evening.
Once the first morsels had been eaten, the first proposition was put forward. "The democratic platform is inconsistent with a biblical worldview." The ensuing conversation centered on the specific areas within the democratic platform such as support for homosexual activism and the abortion movement. A few minutes into discussion on the topic as a question was posed that cut top the heart of the issue; "Is there a political platform that is consistent with a biblical worldview?" And this is was the rub. The consensus among the group at the end of the allotted 15 minutes was that there was not a political platform that was wholly consistent with a biblical worldview.
Of course, in today's context, it is rare to discuss hot-button issues of the day for 2-hours without mentioning the war in Iraq. The next proposition that was posited was "George W. Bush made a mistake when he got us involved in Iraq." The group briefly explored the basis for the involvement including a critique of Christian leadership that had consulted the administration on the plans for war. Also, the group discussed the administrations reasoning and intentions. The flawed intelligence was brought to light and decisions that are made with flawed presuppositions are often bound to fail. Lastly, the question of duty was raised and whether we are obligated to assist a people that are ruled by a brutal dictator who claims to have the means to destroy life.
The next proposition that was offered stated that "it is detrimental to a society to be tolerant especially in the public square." The initiator on this discussion contended that too much has been given up in the name of "tolerance." Tolerance was defined as the acceptance of a multitude of beliefs without critique. An insightful comment was made regarding the power context in which tolerance takes place. It is within the power context that certain powerful people are able to set the agenda. The conversation ended with agreement around the need to make articulate well-reasoned arguments that may not be viewed as being "tolerant."
A few more topics were discussed including free-will vs. predetermination, the effects of a self-serving American society and the process (or lack thereof) of Christian sanctification. The first NOVA PigFest was a great success with 10 people attending and there are plans being laid to have another in the near future.
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