070321-1900-Doug Small - Paganism in America

2007-03-21-1900 Doug Small is the speaker for Central on Wednesday evening March 21st, 2007. Scripture Ref: Exodus; Number; I Corinthians 10Topic: PaganismNotes:- The Lord's purpose in 12 plagues was to reveal Himself- 3 clusters of miracles concerning Israel- Paganism-value system involving moral/spiritual ideals that threaten biblical community; idols merely a symbol- Paganism reinvents itself in every culture as to not be recognized; sacrifice of children, devaluation of family, sensual/spiritual merging- Neo paganism-revival & reconstruction of ancient nature religion; humanity harmonizes with nature; believe Christians demonized Pan- Prevailing belief: all faith rooted in animism, ancient nature faith practices and tribal religion; absolute religion (Christianity) is a perversion by cultural and social adaptation