Uhh, where does anti-intellectualism come into this article? I’m guessing that this accusation is levelled against the father, for being “dogmatic”. But how is being dogmatic anti-intellectual? Dogma is part of the scholastic/intellectual landscape. That this person is really complaining about is “not seeing the love of God at home”, which is part of the mystical landscape.

So to solve this problem of lack of mystical experience, he mentions attending bible study, and getting questions answered by some gentleman, and then joining the theology program. More intellectual/dogmatic/scholasticism. And he is still being told what to believe, whether by the bible, or study groups or whatever. This person will be even better equipped to be dogmatic than his father. Whether he is better equipped to show the love of God or encounter the living Christ, we aren’t told. Yet this was the initial problem.

What a wonderful letter! One I can relate to. I didn’t have the KJV only thing going on – but I understand growing up in a church that believes more in opinions than sound theology. Thank you for sharing your story. My guess is that there are many of us who relate to this story!

As Marsha said – I’m also worried about the youth. So – we are going to start teaching them In an irenic way, if you please

Yes! I am very concerned for my grandchildren. I was blessed to have a good foundation of faith and essentials from a pastor in a small church in Californis. (not Baptist) Today the church I belong to does not even have a biblical inquireing young adult program! They come and play… games! Keep up the great work TTP, pray, we must engage the World for the future and for today.