14
Mar
2008
Rethinking Heaven!
Bishop N.T. “Tom” Wright has created a recent stir among news organizations with his explanations of “life after life after death.” He challenges the modern view of heaven and life after death. The problem is that this view is just that, modern. Dr. Wright reminds us that this view is not how the Church has viewed “Heaven” and “Death.” No one is talking about heaven and life after death except Tim LaHaye and Hal Lindsey with their “Left Behind” series of books. Many Christians just believe what they say by default, even though they may not acknowledge that is what they are doing. Most of us don’t understand what the Bible says about life after our deaths.
N.T. Wright’s interview with TIME magazine was very insightful. The piece was titled, “Christians Wrong About Heaven, Says Bishop” by David Van Biema.
Also, ABC News featured an interview with Bishop Wright on the same issue: http://youtube.com/watch?v=AA0NLb0pXGI
I want to read the book by Dr. Wright, Surprised by Hope: Rethinking Heaven, the Resurrection, and the Mission of the Church. It looks to be very insightful and helpful.
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