A World of Meaning
Once a pastor has it settled in his mind that sola Scriptura does not require him to ignore, dismiss or reject extra-biblical sources of knowledge,… Read More »A World of Meaning
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The Christian and Meaning
Two propositions summarize why a conservative Christian church is concerned with meaning: Christians are humans, and Christians live in the world. What is the world?… Read More »The Christian and Meaning
Does “Slow Fade” really communicate God’s truth to His people?
I recently listened to a message delivered by a music pastor at a pastor’s conference on the subject of song selection. He touched on issues… Read More »Does “Slow Fade” really communicate God’s truth to His people?
Truth and the Moral Imagination
If, as I argued in the last post, truth is more than factual correspondence—if it has an aesthetic aspect to it—then both the apprehension and the… Read More »Truth and the Moral Imagination
Review: Elegy for Trains by Benjamin Myers
Benjamin Myers Elegy for Trains Village Books Press ISBN Number: 978-0-9818680-6-6 Over the last quarter century, poetry has done some rather public soul . Poets… Read More »Review: Elegy for Trains by Benjamin Myers
Is the Bible Enough?
I continue to receive e-mails concerning seemingly more and more common explanations of Sola Scriptura that in effect strip it down to nothing more than… Read More »Is the Bible Enough?
Musical Form in Christian Hymnody
Musical form shapes content in very similar ways to poetic form, yet it is a bit more abstract and thus considerably more difficult to readily… Read More »Musical Form in Christian Hymnody
Word and Phrase Choice in Christian Hymnody
Word/Phrase Choice There are several different ways that content can be shaped within a hymn. The first is simply with what words are chosen to… Read More »Word and Phrase Choice in Christian Hymnody
A Theological Basis of Conservatism, Part 6
In this series, we are establishing a theological foundation for conservatism, specifically the objective nature of aesthetic judgments. See part 1 here, part 2 here, part 3 here,… Read More »A Theological Basis of Conservatism, Part 6
A Theological Basis of Conservatism, Part 3
In this series, we are establishing a theological foundation for conservatism, specifically the objective nature of aesthetic judgments. See part 1 here and part 2 here.… Read More »A Theological Basis of Conservatism, Part 3
Podcast: Q&A – April 20, 2010
In this podcast, Scott answers several questions that have been posted in the suggestion box on www.religiousaffections.org, including: Granted aesthetic values r universals rooted n… Read More »Podcast: Q&A – April 20, 2010
Podcast: Can Rap Be Christian? with Michael Riley, Part 2
Part 2 of Scott Aniol’s discussion with Michael Riley. In this episode, Scott and Michael discuss the issue of meaning in form. [podcast]http://www.religiousaffections.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/02-Can-Rap-Be-Christian-Part-2.mp3[/podcast] Download Subscribe… Read More »Podcast: Can Rap Be Christian? with Michael Riley, Part 2
Who said this: "…the rock music had actually destroyed the plants' cells."
No Googling or looking anything up. Just off of the top of your head, who said the following? The first to guess correctly will win… Read More »Who said this: "…the rock music had actually destroyed the plants' cells."
Can Rap be Christian? Evaluating Hip Hop
Today we finally arrive at a discussion of the nature of rap itself. This post will be beneficial for you, however, only if you accept… Read More »Can Rap be Christian? Evaluating Hip Hop
Book Review: Christ-Centered Worship by Bryan Chapell
Christ-Centered Worship: Letting the Gospel Shape Our Practice, by Bryan Chapell. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2009. 307 pp. $24.99. “Structures tell stories.” So opens Bryan… Read More »Book Review: Christ-Centered Worship by Bryan Chapell
Correcting Categories, Part 2 – Emotional Metaphor
My goal in this series is to help believers apply the Bible to their musical choices in life and worship. My contention is, however, that… Read More »Correcting Categories, Part 2 – Emotional Metaphor
Contents of Worship in Song by Scott Aniol
Pre-order for 30% off | Book Website SECTION ONE: LAYING THE FOUNDATION Chapter One: Biblical Authority in Matters of Faith and Practice Many Christians insist… Read More »Contents of Worship in Song by Scott Aniol
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