Theological Discussion before My Dentist

This is a dream two nights ago, when I had paid my dentist Dr. Chiu a visit on Sunday for last teeth checkup (3 total).

In reality, Dr. Chiu had talked to me about how religions (Catholics & Christians) were the same thing. On my previous visit, we talked about the Fa Lun Gong and their misleading propaganda (paid concerts with hidden agenda). I couldn't talk much with her because I needed to keep my mouth open.

The following night, I had a dream about being at Dr. Chiu's place, I think, where she had a guest who talked about religion. And her guest showed me a big wooden cross that appeared to be the center piece of a necklace. The guest said that it belonged to a friend of hers who bought it with great price, had so much commitment in Christianity, but then just died for whatever reason. Why would God allow such person who committed to Him so much to die just like that.

I wasn't able to reply in the dream. When I woke up, it bothered me. I knew it's a simple question but I was troubled that I did not respond.

Of course, now I could think about defining the meaning of death, life and who God really is and who we really are.

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Jewish-Muslim Wedding in Israel

It's about the the progressive notion hit Israel where I was getting the impression that they think they're really conservative and all righteous than thou. Now, what's with the innocent Jews again?

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Photorealistic art could be done by Pencil

It is astonishing that a 16 year old Shania McDonagh could do this with just pencils.

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Are we needed by God?

"If He who in Himself can lack nothing chooses to need us, it is because we need to be needed.” ― C. S. Lewis

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On Jean Baudrillard

Philosopher who inspired the Matrix movies. Though, he denied it's connection to his book Simulacra and Simulation.

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On Celebrity Pastors

I don't have problem with celebrity preachers. But I do have problem when the one called upon at the end of the sermon is not God.

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Vocabulary: Janissary Music

Turkish music. Janissary = Turkish for New Soldier.

The music was popular in the 18th century in Europe.

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On David Robertson

The pastor, not the baseball star.

Recent remark by Robertson on Janet Mefferd's twits about the Driscoll case was brought to my attention. Paraphrasing his sarcasm: "Ok, Janet, we get it now, you hate Driscoll, he's the anti-Christ. Move on.", it is clear that he had insinuated an unfair accusation on Mefferd. He basically want the world to believe that Mefferd hates Driscoll and calls him the anti-Christ. First flaw.

I believe what Janet was doing was merely keeping track of the news on Driscoll. It's Robertson who needs to move on from his false claim that Janet was obsessed with Driscoll.

This can be a touchy thing since Driscoll was the one who invited himself to talk to Janet on her show even after being told that the book he intended to promote on her show will be subjected to questioning. After being questioned about plagiarism, Driscoll questioned Janet of her authority to "teach" [question] him and others after claiming that he was not aware of any plagiarism, and stated that his true motive was to TEACH Janet on her show, and after that, he hung up on her. I was listening to all these on the podcast. For someone who calls everyone to be a man, he sure couldn't take it like a man.

Then, a string of bad news for Driscoll follow. I'd known Driscoll long ago enough to not be surprised by all these but only thanked God for revealing this hypocrisy in this age.

David Robertson's association with Sinclair Ferguson and the Ligonier got my attention. It would appear that Rev. Ferguson is partnered with Robertson's St. Peter Free Church in Scotland. I'm not sure what Robertson's disdain against theonomy is, after a quick search, but Van Til, Greg Bahnsen gave great support for theonomy: It's either theonomy or autonomy - Van Til.

Then, when I showed Robertson his sarcasm is flawed by replacing "Driscoll" with his "obsession" (he has the ن letter on his profile photo) with ISIS, and he called me comparing Driscoll to ISIS. If he were a bit more intelligent in a Christian manner, he would consider a comparison of the sins of the two. So, I supposed he just want to put words in people's mouth where he does not or is ignorant to understand. Insinuating criticisms as hate. But then his own criticism is not a hate crime I supposed.

I would say Robertson commented Janet the way he did due to him being bribed by Driscoll. He wrote recently about his interview with Driscoll back in 2008. So, I supposed he was bribed by the good time Driscoll gave him. But this may not be his chief problem, which I would illustrate later. The lessons listed in the article were understatements: no protestant popes, etc. In the article, he's very misleading by saying that Driscoll has been apologizing for years, as if he had apologized to Janet and those to whom it matters. I supposed Robertson loves to slap his enemies and apologize to his wife about it. Pun is seriously not intended here.

Robertson is probably the kind that would hate Dr. Tong because I doubt he truly desire to preach, lecture yes, but not preaching the Gospel to unbelievers. Many self proclaimed reformed Christians who do not preach the Gospel to strangers because they are coward, and many of them deny that. This inevitably lead to liberalism, if not them, then by them. He is safe now because he associates himself with many good reformers. His orientation to liberalism will eventually surface. I would think Robertson had learned to be humble after his gastritis and surgeries but I now feel sorry for Dr. Ferguson for associating with Robertson. May God have mercy on us all.

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The Value of Certificates & Degrees

“The Ph.D. is to scholarship what a driver’s license is to NASCAR.” (Kevin Bauder, via Andy Naselli, via John Piper)

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Cisco Certifications

A general guide at Wiki.

I would need to pass ICND1 & ICND2 to get CCENT certification. The entry level. A prerequisite to the next level, however, the highest level CCIE exams, require no prerequisite, but is considered tough and equivalent of PhD in Internet ~ Adam McCombs.

Exciting careers ahead.

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