Some thoughts about the events which followed their deaths. You have not heard a cigarette jingle since the Jets defeated the Colts in Super Bowl III, January 12, 1969. The Fellows of the Jesus Seminar, a 200-member study group without ties to a single academic community with recognized New Testament facilities, publicly state that they do not believe that the New Testament is a document which is literally true. The Jesus Seminar would have you believe that the Bible has been held captive by the church and by television evangelists, and that they are the chosen few to liberate it. The world of the Christian church is currently experiencing a spiritual movement which is distinguished by frenzied laughter, boisterous noise, and uncontrollable behavior.
Proponents are sincere and devout.
Those inside of the movement unquestioningly declare that it is from God. Others, and include me in this category, are not convinced. Click here for columns from 2000 . Click here for columns from 1999 . Click here for columns from 1998 .