Look in the Mirror Ken!
In my last post I drew a parallel between protestant
fundamentalist Ken Ham and “Real Catholic” fundamentalist Michael Voris ; both characters have at
their disposal a deep supply of spiritual invective and know how to use it on their
detractors. Throughout history the commonality amongst religious sectarians is
that they are a people convinced of the divine authority of their opinions and
do all they can to make sure that the rest of us are convinced too. What really
defines fundamentalists is their epistemic arrogance: They show little real awareness
that revelations of all kinds can only be received by humanity through the weak
link of human understanding and interpretation. Instead they take for granted they have bypassed all epistemic questions and have a direct connection with
the absolute. Concomitantly they are convinced that the authority of their
message is manifest to “outsiders” who, they think, must be covering up bad consciences
and therefore deserve the moral disapprobation they get.
Well, Ken Ham somehow found my
blog post and decided to solicit some supportive back slapping from his
Facebook following by commenting on my post; a move I can hardly blame him for
given that he is very aware of what he calls the widespread “compromise” in the mainstream church beyond
his sect. You can find a copy of Ken’s Facebook follower’s
comments below! They conveniently provided me with a sample of exactly the kind
of spiritual censure I’d expect. Much of it is just knee-jerk reaction as is evidenced
in the automatic assumption I'm atheist. There is, however, a pathos in these
responses: they have locked themselves into a marginalised culture whose survival depends on
mutual encouragement.
As for Ken I don’t think he really
looked into the mirror I was holding up and made no comment about Michael Voris.
What he doesn't see, of course, is that to the average observer sees little difference
between himself and Voris apart from some doctrinal fine tuning.
STOP PRESS: In further
indication of AiG's marginal position we see on Facebook Yesterday and Thursday Ken
Ham lamenting Christian right-wingers Bill O’Reilly and Pat Robertson’s stand against Biblical literalism. YECs are increasingly fighting a rearguard action. See:
Ken Ham shared a link.
19 hours ago
Ken Ham: Every so often I link to a blog
to remind you of the opposition we receive and the ridiculous misguided
statements people make. I decided to link to this one as I learned a new word
'Hamnation.'
46 people like this.
XXXX: Well, at least he can't
say he wasn't warned of "hamnation." No blood on your hands if he
chooses to die lost.
19 hours ago • Like • 6
XXXX: pffft
19 hours ago • Like
XXXX: "Blessed are ye, when
men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil
against you falsely, for my sake." Matthew 5:11
19 hours ago • Like • 16
XXXX: Yea Ken, just ignore this
guy. I don't understand why they are so hateful and ridiculous...
19 hours ago • Like
XXXX: People will chose to believe
what they want to hear
19 hours ago via mobile • Like •
1
XXXX: Praise God who give ears to
hear and eyes to see and his Holy Spirit to understand
19 hours ago via mobile • Like •
5
XXXX: I noticed the blog stated
that Ken was becoming "marginalized from the Christian mainstream
".Well done Ken ,Jesus was in the same boat so your in good company. Keep
up the good work.
19 hours ago • Like • 9
XXXX: This guy
obviously doesn't want to hear how severe sin is to a Holy God and that sin
condemns us. He doesn't get that we need to know we are sinners in order to
realize our need for Jesus. You're just being the salt Ken, and salt can sting.
Keep irritating them, they need to hear the truth.
19 hours ago • Like • 5
XXXX: While the
"experts" keep making the noise of tinkling cymbals and sounding
brass, you can be sure your message is being heard loud and clear Brother.
19 hours ago • Like • 3
Creation Science 4 Kids Wow, your
infamous! Won't it be wonderful to stand tall with the prophets one day and
glorify our Lord and Savior?
19 hours ago • Like • 8
XXXX: If we are so similar to the
world, why would anyone want to be a Christian? Keep up the good fight brother!
19 hours ago • Like
XXXX: GOD BLESS YOU!
18 hours ago • Like
XXXX: The blogger is appealing to
his crowd, funny how I see this point of view mildly expressed through
Christians. Guess who has mainstream Christianity's ear through the compromise
of Genesis 1-11. Time to recognize the source people.
18 hours ago via mobile • Like
XXXX: never herd any good response
from this guy on the subject! just personal attack!
18 hours ago via mobile • Like •
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XXXX: You notice the guy didn't
put any 'solutions' in his article....
18 hours ago • Like • 1
XXXX: Sorry cant get the video
to play
17 hours ago • Like • 1
XXXX: I don't have enough
faith to be an atheist.
15 hours ago • Like • 1
XXXX: Persecution. More glory for
God, keep doing what you do!
14 hours ago via mobile • Like •
2
XXXX: Ironically atheists
spend more time talking about God and the bible than many christians do. I
can't imagine spending my life talking about something I don't believe in. As
for condemnation, well, Christ had no problem talking of this and no problem
believing in a God who condemns as well as loves. Christ was not an atheist and
I'd sooner believe his interpretation of things pertaining to God and
condemnation. Well done Ken for standing on the word of God. The fool says in
his heart "there is no God", but "the fear of the Lord is the
beginning of wisdom".
13 hours ago • Edited • Like
XXXX: I like GODnation better;)
12 hours ago • Like
XXXX: Keep on keeping on,
Ken!
11 hours ago via mobile • Like
XXXX: GOD bless you Ken!
Apologists don't apologize!
10 hours ago • Like
XXXX: You're doing what's right.
9 hours ago • Like • 1
XXXX: There really is a Ham
Nation http://twit.tv/hn It's an online television show about Amateur Radio
"Ham Radio".
Ham Nation | TWiT.TV
twit.tv
Ham Nation | TWiT.TV
4 hours ago • Like
XXXX: I like the fact that he at
least reads Ken's blog
2 hours ago via mobile • Like
XXXX:. I find that these are the only arguments that they have. Slander,
ridicule, name-calling, assumptive character bashing, bullying... It's a shame
that they feel they have to stoop so low but it also shines light on how
threatened they feel by the truth that they see in our arguments.about an hour
ago •
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