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The Contemporary Christian Attitude

MyersChris / June 13, 2021 / Posts, Series / Leave a Comment

By Christopher Myers Written on 09 June – 2 August 2020 Link to 2000 Years Later Foreword: https://aquilitz.com/2000-years-later-series-a-foreword/ Link to Part 1, The Church: https://aquilitz.com/what-was-the-church-supposed-to-be/ Link to Part 2, Selfish Altruism: https://aquilitz.com/selfish-altruism/ Link to Part 3, Christian Submission: https://aquilitz.com/christian-submission/ Link to Part 4, Pride and Anger: https://aquilitz.com/pride-and-anger/ There are a multitude of minor changes that have appeared to take place […]

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Pride and Anger

MyersChris / March 18, 2021 / Posts, Series / Leave a Comment

By Christopher Myers Written on 07-08 June 2020 Link to 2000 Years Later Foreword: https://aquilitz.com/2000-years-later-series-a-foreword/ Link to Part 1, The Church: https://aquilitz.com/what-was-the-church-supposed-to-be/ Link to Part 2, Selfish Altruism: https://aquilitz.com/selfish-altruism/ Link to Part 3, Christian Submission: https://aquilitz.com/christian-submission/ Link to Part 5, Attitude: https://aquilitz.com/the-contemporary-christian-attitude/ An observer likely would walk away with two opinions after listening to and fully trusting in

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Christian Submission

MyersChris / March 12, 2021 / Posts, Series / Leave a Comment

By Christopher Myers Written 21 April-8 June 2020 (and a follow-up at the end written March 2021) Link to 2000 Years Later Foreword: https://aquilitz.com/2000-years-later-series-a-foreword/ Link to Part 1, The Church: https://aquilitz.com/what-was-the-church-supposed-to-be/ Link to Part 2, Selfish Altruism: https://aquilitz.com/selfish-altruism/ Link to Part 4, Pride and Anger: https://aquilitz.com/pride-and-anger/ Link to Part 5, Attitude: https://aquilitz.com/the-contemporary-christian-attitude/ Since the first formation of

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Selfish Altruism

MyersChris / March 4, 2021 / Posts, Series / Leave a Comment

By Christopher Myers Written 24 April – 8 June 2020 Link to 2000 Years Later Foreword: https://aquilitz.com/2000-years-later-series-a-foreword/ Link to Part 1, The Church: https://aquilitz.com/what-was-the-church-supposed-to-be/ Link to Part 3, Submission: https://aquilitz.com/christian-submission/ Link to Part 4, Pride and Anger: https://aquilitz.com/pride-and-anger/ Link to Part 5, Attitude: https://aquilitz.com/the-contemporary-christian-attitude/ Sacrifices are some of the simplest acts of kindness and appreciation that

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What was the Church Supposed to Be?

MyersChris / February 25, 2021 / Posts, Series / 4 Comments

2000 Years Later Series, Part One By Christopher Myers Written 29 March-8 June 2020 Link to 2000 Years Later Foreword: https://aquilitz.com/2000-years-later-series-a-foreword/ Link to Part 2, Selfish Altruism: https://aquilitz.com/selfish-altruism/ Link to Part 3, Submission: https://aquilitz.com/christian-submission/ Link to Part 4, Pride and Anger: https://aquilitz.com/pride-and-anger/ Link to Part 5, Attitude: https://aquilitz.com/the-contemporary-christian-attitude/ Today’s Church is most regularly perceived as

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2000 Years Later Series: A Foreword

MyersChris / February 25, 2021 / Posts, Series / Leave a Comment

‘2000 Years Later’ is meant to be a review of society’s culture in a Christian context, comparing today’s apparent Christian and secular principles with the foundational values that were laid out in the Bible. I would like to note that I am not an ordained nor do I have a degree in ministry or theology.

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Values: Belief

MyersChris / April 30, 2017 / Posts, Series / Leave a Comment

Religion and politics… two topics of conversation that cause dismay, angst and dread. We avoid them both when we’re around family and friends, but why? Both are integral to our lives and cultures and these ideals shape who we are as people. Because these themes are so close to our hearts, we find conflict in

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Values: Perfection

MyersChris / April 24, 2017 / Posts, Series / Leave a Comment

We love heroes, both historical and fictional. They give us an opportunity to strive for something greater and to affect the world in a positive way. From an early age, we observe others and latch onto certain goals, which shape our directions in life as we grow older. We strive for perfection, desiring achievement beyond

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Values: Knowledge

MyersChris / April 17, 2017 / Posts, Series / Leave a Comment

Especially early on in life, knowledge is often regarded as the most respected and desired attribute. Both parents and schools, two key influencers, prioritize knowledge. Those who have the quality are well known and are sought out in reference to both career and relationship. As anyone who has played a table-top role playing game knows

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Values: Justice

MyersChris / April 12, 2017 / Posts, Series / Leave a Comment

‘Right’ and ‘Wrong’ are learned as principles early on and are taken to be law as we grow to discover the reasons behind society’s codes. Human rights, contracts (individual and organizational) and governments all are combined to create the structure that we live in. We hear often on the news and in fiction, that justice

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