Woodbine
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Joined: June 2007
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Fancy a cheap giggle?
As you know, during the Dover trial Jon Buell failed to convince anyone that the Foundation for Thought & Ethics was anything other than a Christian enterprise.
And if you look at the earliest available newsletter (October 2006) you won't find a single mention of God, the bible or anything overtly religious beyond a spirited promotion of ID.
Here's how Buell signs off the October '06 newsletter....
| Quote | And now, the good news! For a minimum of 30 days, the entire evening will be available on the internet for viewing around the world! Wherever it is seen, the interview of Bill Dembski and a detailed graphic will instruct interested viewers how to receive their own 20% introductory discount on The Design of Life. This discount can be secured anytime through the end of calendar year, 2006.
Be very encouraged, friends. Most of the thousands in attendance were young. Intelligent design is on the march! Some day soon, millions of young people, whether they are able to study ID or not, will be eagerly devouring it on their own. Your continued generous support will help speed that day!
Sincerely,
Jon Buell, President |
See? No religion here. How dare anyone think otherwise.
(Insert 8 years of increasing irrelevance, shrinking coffers and mounting desperation)
So, here we are in 2013. Let's check out FTE's April newslet....
| Quote | Storming the Strongholds
Friends, at a time when many fear that our freedoms are slipping forever away, let me offer you a perspective that will strengthen your hope and turn dread into rejoicing!
We never tire of reminding you and all our partners that II Corinthians 10:3-5 captures the founding vision, the mission, and the work of FTE:
For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God. |
.....umm, Jon, I thought...?
| Quote | The Power of the "Untutored"
Jon and Linda with Kerby Anderson In Mind and Cosmos, Nagel states "I would like to defend the untutored reaction of incredulity to the reductionist neo-Darwinian account of the origin and evolution of life" (p.6). Friends, you and I are among the "untutored" Nagel would defend. Let me go a step further. You may not hold a Ph.D. in science, mathematics or philosophy, but God can and is using you to fulfill His agenda for the world. When you join with us and with others in this battle, you are fueling resistance to the Lie facing this generation. You are a vital part of this work. You are helping bring down the strongholds. I urge you to continue partnering with us as fully as you can and to stand and walk tall in the footsteps of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego. We are advancing to victory!
Because He lives,
Jon Buell, President |
Ah well, at least you gave it a go, Jon. That's the main thing.
Edited by Woodbine on Nov. 05 2013,19:47
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