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Rob,I think your idea is a good one. Obviously, y...

2006-11-01T14:48:00.000-05:00

Rob,
I think your idea is a good one. Obviously, you are in a tough position, as youth and history mix together about as well as oil and water. Its difficult to say the least to get teenagers interested in history and heritage. But for adults, there really should be a greater emphasis on where we come from. Of course, in our particular area, this would need to be done carefully. Done

Joel,Good post as usual. Two years ago, a Baptist ...

2006-11-01T09:23:00.000-05:00

Joel,
Good post as usual. Two years ago, a Baptist Church in New Orleans did have a Reformation Day party. I was teaching a class on the Reformation and contacted the pastor, a great guy who really appreciates Luther and Calvin. He suggested that I bring my class over for the party. I couldn't do that, but I did tell them about it. Some actually went and had a good time.

I really

I'm wondering what a Luther party/celebration part...

2006-10-31T21:07:00.000-05:00

I'm wondering what a Luther party/celebration party would look like. We could play games like "pin the thesis on the door" or "bobbing for indulgences." Sounds like a Par-tay! But seriously... we do have a real lack of appreciation for church history in the church and, regretably to my blame, among the young people.