Adrian wrote: "I read Borg's Jesus: A New Vision years ago, and was troubled
deeply by his assertions. He made little sense to me. What is so impressive
about Borg anyway?"
First of all, I find Borg stimulating; he makes me think deeply about some
things I had been taking all too much for granted.
Secondly, I do not agree with some of his claims, but in deciding that I did
not, I had to think through my reasons for rejecting one or more of his
arguments.
Thirdly, I am interested in why you would be "troubled deeply" by anything
he writes. He is simply presenting his own POV, different from the
conventional many of us, including Borg himself, grew up with.
My own inclination has been , for many years, to concentrate on reading
authors with whom I am in tension -- with whom I do not agree. I can learn
from this activity. I even read "Acts & Facts" from ICR on a regular basis!
And Gould, Sagan and Dawkins.
Let me recommend to you the book Borg co-wrote with a conservative
Christian, Ned Wright. It is a fascinating dialog on two very different
views, written by two persons who respect each other. Not at home right now
-- so I don't recall the title -- sorry.
O did hear Borg preach on one occasion. The gospel message was evident.
Hoss
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