Kenton J. Kutney

Art as Irony or Insult? By Jeff Dewsbury LAST MONTH, when a work of art merging Christian images with a sales pitch for Estee Lauder cosmetics raised the ire of some Christians living in Richmond, people lined up quickly on both sides of the debate. And as the rhetoric escalated, one local pastor seized the chance to, as he puts it, "build bridges, not burn them." read more... http://www.canadianchristianity.com/cgi-bin/bc.cgi?bc/bccn/0402/lmirony NOTE: Not sure of the exact date, but this was perhaps a few years ago.

(How well do you know your Bible?) clipped from www.time.com The Case for Teaching The Bible (Cover Story) Should the Holy Book be taught in public schools? Yes. It's the bedrock of Western culture. And when taught right, it's even constitutional I went to the Dr.'s yesterday about a lung infection and saw this on the top of the pile of magazines ... I put aside any hypochondria-tendencies and just had to give it a read. Check it out ... let me know what you think (i.e., as a Canadian). http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1601845,00.html Here are some excerpts: Should the Holy Book be taught in public schools? Yes. It's the bedrock of Western culture. And when taught right, it's even constitutional. Miss Kendrick came ready, with props. The day's topic was the Gospel of Matthew. "You can divide all the Beatitudes into two parts," Jennifer Kendrick explained to her teenage audience. "The 'Blessed are the whateve...

O ne Sunday, a student from Simon Fraser University dropped into my life asking politely if she could interview me as a Pastor about 'Christianity' for a course on Comparative Religions... What would you say? Well, I didn't know what I was in for: The list she came back was as long as my arm (25!), so I'm going to post these thought-provoking questions - along with a humble attempt at some answers. I'm adding Q's as I update this blog, so check back. DON'T FORGET TO TAKE THE POLL (left) . I am curious to know which topics connect with you. ...We can build on them. NOTE: Happy to say we are friends to this day. (What have you gained in winning an argument if you make an enemy??) 1. How long have you been a minister? At Steveston Christian Church? I’ve been in ministry for about 15 years, this being my 7 th year at SCC (at that time) . 2. What made you take up this occupation/calling? Have you ever doubted this choice? I really sensed G...