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Welcome with open arms fellow believers who don’t see things the way you do.
And don’t jump all over them every time they do or say something you don’t agree with
– even when it seems that they are strong on opinions but weak in the faith department.
Remember, they have their own history to deal with. Treat them gently. Romans 14.1: The Message

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#343682 - 2010-03-12 19:25:28 Madeleine L'Engle
Ted Beginning to post a bit... Registered: 2004-12-24 Posts: 10 Loc: Winston-Salem, NC	What is the church's view on Madeleine L'Engle's writings? Ted _________________________ ______________________________________________________________ 3.14159265358979323846264338327950 let the spirit of pi 2884197169399375105820974944592307 spread all over the world! 8164062862089986280348253421170679 http://pi314.at PI VOBISCUM! ================================================================
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#343684 - 2010-03-12 19:33:00 Re: Madeleine L'Engle [Re: Ted]
SivartM nods emphatically Registered: 2008-12-20 Posts: 3201 Loc: Here, there, everywhere	Well, she was a liberal universalist Christian. I've never read her books, but they apparently have Christian themes. Another plus is that she didn't believe in eternal punishment! As far as the church's official view, I have no idea. _________________________ "Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much." - Oscar Wilde “Do to others whatever you would like them to do to you. This is the essence of all that is taught in the law and the prophets." - Jesus
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#343685 - 2010-03-12 19:38:50 Re: Madeleine L'Engle [Re: SivartM]
SivartM nods emphatically Registered: 2008-12-20 Posts: 3201 Loc: Here, there, everywhere	Here is an excerpt from an interview: Quote: Many people see faith as anti-intellectual. Then they're not very bright. It takes a lot of intellect to have faith, which is why so many people only have religiosity. http://www.newsweek.com/id/105017/ Also, she didn't like Harry Potter. We may have a winner! :D _________________________ "Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much." - Oscar Wilde “Do to others whatever you would like them to do to you. This is the essence of all that is taught in the law and the prophets." - Jesus
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#343686 - 2010-03-12 19:42:52 Re: Madeleine L'Engle [Re: SivartM]
Ted Beginning to post a bit... Registered: 2004-12-24 Posts: 10 Loc: Winston-Salem, NC	She says that she "takes the Bible far to seriously to take it literally." Karl Barth said something like that too. When we lived near Elon University, I was able to visit with Carole F. Chase, a retired prof there. Carole edited MLE's writings into a devotional. For me, it is Good Stuff. Carole said that she grew up in a 'literal-minded' church and is now a Presbyterian minister. PhD in something... I'd love to start a discussion of her writings. One that should generate more light than heat. Ted _________________________ ______________________________________________________________ 3.14159265358979323846264338327950 let the spirit of pi 2884197169399375105820974944592307 spread all over the world! 8164062862089986280348253421170679 http://pi314.at PI VOBISCUM! ================================================================
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#343688 - 2010-03-12 19:51:00 Re: Madeleine L'Engle [Re: Ted]
SivartM nods emphatically Registered: 2008-12-20 Posts: 3201 Loc: Here, there, everywhere	C.S. Lewis had a similar view on the Bible. It doesn't really make sense to me (how can something be true without being factual?), but I wouldn't argue with her (especially since she's dead). Besides, she didn't like Harry Potter! What more can you want? I'll have to put A Wrinkle in Time on my reading list. So you have read her books and like them? _________________________ "Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much." - Oscar Wilde “Do to others whatever you would like them to do to you. This is the essence of all that is taught in the law and the prophets." - Jesus
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#343690 - 2010-03-12 20:04:05 Re: Madeleine L'Engle [Re: SivartM]
Ted Beginning to post a bit... Registered: 2004-12-24 Posts: 10 Loc: Winston-Salem, NC	I didn't know about HP. HP had some good theology in it. Getting past the witchcraft, there was a distinct separation between good and evil... I've read a few of her books. The latest is "A Stone For A Pillow." Some really deep philosophy, there. And of course "A Wrinkle in Time". Camazotz sounds like a good password! :-) _________________________ ______________________________________________________________ 3.14159265358979323846264338327950 let the spirit of pi 2884197169399375105820974944592307 spread all over the world! 8164062862089986280348253421170679 http://pi314.at PI VOBISCUM! ================================================================
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#343692 - 2010-03-12 20:09:22 Re: Madeleine L'Engle [Re: Ted]
SivartM nods emphatically Registered: 2008-12-20 Posts: 3201 Loc: Here, there, everywhere	Ah, so you're one of those people. I haven't read HP, mostly because I was scared away by the threat of demons taking over my mind (or whatever is supposed to happen when you read it). Goody. I like deep philosophy. I wish I lived in a library and could get the books right now while I'm thinking about them... sigh Did you know that Camazotz was a Mayan bat god? :D _________________________ "Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much." - Oscar Wilde “Do to others whatever you would like them to do to you. This is the essence of all that is taught in the law and the prophets." - Jesus
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#343790 - 2010-03-12 22:13:01 Re: Madeleine L'Engle [Re: SivartM]
Ted Beginning to post a bit... Registered: 2004-12-24 Posts: 10 Loc: Winston-Salem, NC	Did you know that Camazotz was a Mayan bat god? No, that's a new one. Perhaps I should post something to discuss and see where it goes... Ted _________________________ ______________________________________________________________ 3.14159265358979323846264338327950 let the spirit of pi 2884197169399375105820974944592307 spread all over the world! 8164062862089986280348253421170679 http://pi314.at PI VOBISCUM! ================================================================
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#343903 - 2010-03-13 08:02:46 Re: Madeleine L'Engle [Re: Ted]
SivartM nods emphatically Registered: 2008-12-20 Posts: 3201 Loc: Here, there, everywhere	I learned it on Wikipedia. :D Good idea! As long as it's something I can discuss without reading the books... :) _________________________ "Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much." - Oscar Wilde “Do to others whatever you would like them to do to you. This is the essence of all that is taught in the law and the prophets." - Jesus
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#344234 - 2010-03-14 05:28:03 Re: Madeleine L'Engle [Re: SivartM]
TWNolan Getting the hang of posting Registered: 2010-01-31 Posts: 84 Loc: North Dakota, USA	I had read most of her books but that was like 15+ years ago. _________________________ there is no try
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