tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451648476577124464.comments2023-03-25T06:49:21.460-07:00Irving Hexham's BlogIrving Hexhamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04321248252675678854noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451648476577124464.post-4027980548576828962014-03-22T21:59:54.747-07:002014-03-22T21:59:54.747-07:00Glad to see that.Glad to see that.Steve Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11283123400540587033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451648476577124464.post-43342936683196264342013-11-05T03:56:35.969-08:002013-11-05T03:56:35.969-08:00Waiting for the next instalment....Waiting for the next instalment....Steve Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11283123400540587033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451648476577124464.post-35766427370724034212013-10-10T12:03:23.459-07:002013-10-10T12:03:23.459-07:00We are doing some genealogy (my husband's fami...We are doing some genealogy (my husband's family) and have a Pastor Reymann as the pastor who christened my husband's mother in April 1911-- I'm thinking it might possibly be the father of the fellow in your post. This particular genealogical information is a great gift to my husband, who was born in Canada after his parents came here following time in a refugee camp after World War II. We are struggling with the German hand-written script, but finding that it is akin to reading a mystery novel and kind of fun. Anyhow, thank you for recording your interview with Pastor Reymann.Cynthiahttp://www.organicgranny.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451648476577124464.post-85423863607378991302013-10-10T12:02:52.870-07:002013-10-10T12:02:52.870-07:00We are doing some genealogy (my husband's fami...We are doing some genealogy (my husband's family) and have a Pastor Reymann as the pastor who christened my husband's mother in April 1911-- I'm thinking it might possibly be the father of the fellow in your post. This particular genealogical information is a great gift to my husband, who was born in Canada after his parents came here following time in a refugee camp after World War II. We are struggling with the German hand-written script, but finding that it is akin to reading a mystery novel and kind of fun. Anyhow, thank you for recording your interview with Pastor Reymann.Cynthiahttp://www.organicgranny.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451648476577124464.post-49878418540720768922012-12-13T08:22:15.501-08:002012-12-13T08:22:15.501-08:00Greetings from Cheadle - I was interested to read ...Greetings from Cheadle - I was interested to read your article - I think the curate would have been Peter Downham not Downing - interestingly enough the YF of the day around 1962'ish along with Peter Downham celebrated their Golden jubilee with a weekend of events at St Mary's this Autumn. I remember you helping out leading the Youth work during my time in it - I am still connected and am part of the Leadership team now.Graham Lowcocknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451648476577124464.post-37276686020256815642012-09-25T13:54:49.497-07:002012-09-25T13:54:49.497-07:00We had something similar here in Kelowna from 2008...We had something similar here in Kelowna from 2008 to 2010 that we called simply a "theology cafe." At the close of 2010 we began celebrating the Eucharist at our meetings. I left town for two years and in my absence it has become something nearer a therapy group. Good time to start something new eh?Len Hjalmarsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14677870583180443495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451648476577124464.post-59744247380631710362012-06-17T16:04:11.109-07:002012-06-17T16:04:11.109-07:00A few days ago I received my copy of the "Cri...A few days ago I received my copy of the "Critique" from Amazon. I have not read it since my student days (1978-1981). At the moment I'm just skimming, but in the next few days will start to read it again properly.<br /><br />This book, along with Kaufmann's translation of Martin Buber's "I and Thou", had a profound influence on me as a young man. They were instrumental in my abandoning my Christian faith. (I was a theology student.) The impact has dimmed over the years, but I can already feel again some of the excitement I felt at the time.<br /><br />In his writings (I also read "The Faith of a Heretic" and "Religion, Existentialism and Death") I found a man of deep humanity and compassion. I don't think he is much known these days, which is a shame.<br /><br />PeterAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451648476577124464.post-25920695158838165942012-03-31T21:00:16.251-07:002012-03-31T21:00:16.251-07:00For example his distinction between “great philoso...<i>For example his distinction between “great philosophers,” who question the temper of the times, and “followers,” is telling and seems to reflect the career path of many PhD students</i><br /><br />I am reminded of the tendency of some masters and doctorals students to examine whatever they are examining using a theoretical model devised by their teachers, and distorting their empirical research in order to make it fit the model.Steve Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11283123400540587033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451648476577124464.post-79729043452497918292011-05-06T17:15:42.230-07:002011-05-06T17:15:42.230-07:00Maybe, whichever he believed in, and thought you a...Maybe, whichever he believed in, and thought you also believed in, was something that he believed was best for people. How we come to affiliate ourselves with certain groups or sets of words, is it not mostly by chance or invitation?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451648476577124464.post-33161496114161671062011-03-23T10:52:55.737-07:002011-03-23T10:52:55.737-07:00Another blogger in Calgary is Cowboyology, aka Cli...Another blogger in Calgary is <a href="http://cowboyology.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Cowboyology</a>, <i>aka</i> Clint Humfrey, formerly a lecturer in New Testament studies at Toronto Baptist Seminary, and now pastor of the Reformed Baptist Church in Calgary.DFHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02645574107206812360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451648476577124464.post-9211852869578013012011-03-23T10:49:13.575-07:002011-03-23T10:49:13.575-07:00Books by the late Val Grieve, who was formerly an ...Books by the late Val Grieve, who was formerly an Emeritus Lay Reader at St Mary's Cheadle.<br /><br /><a href="http://amzn.to/dLfSGs" rel="nofollow">Val Grieve</a>DFHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02645574107206812360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451648476577124464.post-737054968725769432011-03-07T16:04:27.597-08:002011-03-07T16:04:27.597-08:00I've no problems with Paul's comment becau...I've no problems with Paul's comment because I take a traditional view of academic objectivity as a goal. Therefore, I believe it is my responsibility as a professor teaching religious studies to present all sides on an issue in as fair a manner as possible. For the record, since I identified myself as a Christian, in my first year introductory class on religion I have my students read Tom Paine, Ludwig Feuerbach, and Karl Marx alongside authors belonging to various religious groups. Thank you Paul for raising this issue.Christian Reviewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14259641317813995185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451648476577124464.post-1678684314662763192011-03-07T15:43:45.861-08:002011-03-07T15:43:45.861-08:00It seems to me that the genetic fallacy also appli...It seems to me that the genetic fallacy also applies to believing or disbelieving something simply because of who made the claim. For Christians to believe you because you are a Christian, or for non-Christians to disbelieve you because you are not a Christian would seem to be a form of that fallacy. Your beliefs on the subject should be utterly irrelevant to your ability to teach them. Perhaps not technically the same, but remarkably similar.<br /><br />I did put my name so as not to remain anonymous, but I was not sure how to use all those fancy features under the comment box. I see now that it is not too difficult.<br /><br />I'm a simple man... ;-)Paul Bullerhttp://www.whyjesus.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451648476577124464.post-24456325949525764602011-03-06T11:44:38.884-08:002011-03-06T11:44:38.884-08:00Since Anonymous has not responded to my request fo...Since Anonymous has not responded to my request for more information about the way they understand the genetic fallacy, it seems reasonable to provide a definition and comment. The following definition, which is a common one, is found on the Internet Dictionary of Philosophy (http://www.iep.utm.edu/fallacy/):<br /><br />A critic commits the genetic fallacy if the critic attempts to discredit or support a claim or an argument because of its origin (genesis) when such an appeal to origins is irrelevant.<br /><br />How this applies to my “students” or the academic study of religion generally, is unclear. What it suggests to me is that the commentator does not understand the nature of religious studies as an academic field.Christian Reviewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14259641317813995185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451648476577124464.post-38495653309256836802011-03-04T23:38:55.086-08:002011-03-04T23:38:55.086-08:00To be honest I'm not sure what you mean by &qu...To be honest I'm not sure what you mean by "the genetic fallacy."Christian Reviewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14259641317813995185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451648476577124464.post-59156448669241608872011-03-04T12:14:34.520-08:002011-03-04T12:14:34.520-08:00Do you even point out to your students that they a...Do you even point out to your students that they are on the verge of (or neck deep in) committing the genetic fallacy?<br /><br />Paul Buller (or maybe I should just go by my credentials)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451648476577124464.post-566725154801081082011-02-15T06:06:38.364-08:002011-02-15T06:06:38.364-08:00Thanks Steve, I ought to have been more clear. The...Thanks Steve, I ought to have been more clear. The Topography of Terror Foundation does two things. First, it documents Nazi terror. Second, it has an excellent, and moving, exhibit showing how that terror worked.Christian Reviewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14259641317813995185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451648476577124464.post-81765635208366671202011-02-14T23:32:55.843-08:002011-02-14T23:32:55.843-08:00I'm following this series with great interes. ...I'm following this series with great interes. Thanks for sharing. It would be interesting to know what the "Terror Foundation" does - it sounds as ominous as the building looks!Steve Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11283123400540587033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451648476577124464.post-12304117357729038522011-01-01T22:31:37.031-08:002011-01-01T22:31:37.031-08:00In my thesis I said something about my approach in...In my thesis I said something about my approach in the introduction, and at Unisa they still list the promoter/co-promoter.Steve Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11283123400540587033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451648476577124464.post-7926252689217872182011-01-01T10:20:25.913-08:002011-01-01T10:20:25.913-08:00Thanks Steve, I agree and intend to develop this t...Thanks Steve, I agree and intend to develop this theme later. Far too many academics virtually hide their identities from students. For example, it is now becoming quite common for universities to identify professors simply as “B.A.. M.A. PhD) or something similar. In the past university Calendar’s always said something like “B.A., Lancaster (1970); M.A. (1982), PhD (1975), Bristol.” The advantage of the old system was that one could identify an academic’s intellectual roots. Further, when one ordered a master’s or PhD thesis, there was always a page with a short biography of the author plus another page that named the supervisor and examiners. Now I notice these identifying pages are being removed or not placed into modern theses. I my view this is a very bad practice.Christian Reviewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14259641317813995185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451648476577124464.post-71508349747160026452010-12-31T18:01:09.462-08:002010-12-31T18:01:09.462-08:00When I taught for a semester at the Orthodox semin...When I taught for a semester at the Orthodox seminary in Albania, at the end of the course I asked students to ask any questions they liked about the whole course, and some of them asked about me, my personal history and beliefs -- see <a href="http://khanya.wordpress.com/2010/12/22/theological-education-albania/" rel="nofollow">Theological education — Albania | Khanya</a>.<br /><br />I think this is good, and I think it is right that my students should know "where I am coming from", so that they can make allowances for possible differences between my beliefs and theirs.Steve Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11283123400540587033noreply@blogger.com