J.P. Williams
@jp-williams.bsky.social
Writer. Reader. Religion. Books.
https://medium.com/@thephilosophe
https://medium.com/@thephilosophe
It’s incredible what they can do with computer graphics these days.
December 2, 2025 at 9:06 AM
It’s incredible what they can do with computer graphics these days.
Possibly the smell of fresh bread.
December 2, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Possibly the smell of fresh bread.
Usually just bits of noodle.
December 2, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Usually just bits of noodle.
My wife’s family had an old cat that appeared to only eat cup noodle ramen…
December 1, 2025 at 10:45 AM
My wife’s family had an old cat that appeared to only eat cup noodle ramen…
Look at them mixing it up!
November 30, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Look at them mixing it up!
I liked that movie a lot, but I never bothered with the sequel. I guess I felt like a sequel wasn’t necessary.
November 30, 2025 at 9:57 AM
I liked that movie a lot, but I never bothered with the sequel. I guess I felt like a sequel wasn’t necessary.
I’m still only partway through, but Enns is a Christian and theologian after my own heart: He embraces all the findings of history and science yet believes that doesn’t mean abandoning scripture.
November 30, 2025 at 9:49 AM
I’m still only partway through, but Enns is a Christian and theologian after my own heart: He embraces all the findings of history and science yet believes that doesn’t mean abandoning scripture.
I was going to quit this book after the first chapter—because, again, its key points are obvious at the onset—but I’m glad I decided to read on and see how he fleshes out his points.
November 30, 2025 at 9:49 AM
I was going to quit this book after the first chapter—because, again, its key points are obvious at the onset—but I’m glad I decided to read on and see how he fleshes out his points.
In other words, we have to use our head. 🧠 Enns calls this a sacred responsibility, and I like that. #Bible #Hermeneutics
November 30, 2025 at 9:49 AM
In other words, we have to use our head. 🧠 Enns calls this a sacred responsibility, and I like that. #Bible #Hermeneutics
According to Enns, that ambiguity is a good 👍 thing because it means scripture can apply in all kinds of situations. If the #Bible read like instructions for microwave popcorn, it would only be applicable when microwaving popcorn. (analogy mine) 🍿 🍿 🍿
November 30, 2025 at 9:49 AM
According to Enns, that ambiguity is a good 👍 thing because it means scripture can apply in all kinds of situations. If the #Bible read like instructions for microwave popcorn, it would only be applicable when microwaving popcorn. (analogy mine) 🍿 🍿 🍿
In addition to being ancient and diverse, the #Bible is ambiguous, which means you can’t just look up the answers to all life’s questions.
November 30, 2025 at 9:49 AM
In addition to being ancient and diverse, the #Bible is ambiguous, which means you can’t just look up the answers to all life’s questions.
Why does the #Bible sometimes contradict itself? Well, duh. 🙄 Because it was written by different people in different times under different circumstances!
November 30, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Why does the #Bible sometimes contradict itself? Well, duh. 🙄 Because it was written by different people in different times under different circumstances!
Why does the #Bible say weird stuff we know not to be literally true rationally and/or scientifically? Well, duh. 🙄 Because it was written in ancient times!
November 30, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Why does the #Bible say weird stuff we know not to be literally true rationally and/or scientifically? Well, duh. 🙄 Because it was written in ancient times!