Pragmatism is another non-Christian philosophy that has found its way into the church. Since we can never know what is true or good, according to pragmatist philosophers, we should simply do “what works,” conceived of in material terms. This is an important strain of American philosophy, from the modernist John Dewey with his atheism and socialism to the postmodernist Richard Rorty with his relativism and leftist politics. Few Christians would agree with these philosophers if they listened to them, but simplified pragmatism can be heard constantly in church committee meetings, church-growth seminars, and books for pastors. “What works” — to increase church attendance, attract non-Christians, bring in more money, or achieve another goal — can trump all theological, historical, and biblical considerations.

Gene Edward Veith

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Grains		Rice, Family & fr	6	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1	c	Sliced carrot
3	tb	Butter
1	c	Sliced green onions
2	c	Sliced apples; unpeeled
3	c	Cooked rice
1	ts	Salt
1/4	ts	Pepper
1/2	c	Seedless raisins
1	tb	Toasted sesame seeds; optional

INSTRUCTIONS

Saute carrots in butter until crisp, about 10 minutes. Add onions and
apples cook 5 minutes longer. Stir in rice, salt, peper and raisins. Cook
stirring constantly until rice is thorogughly heated. Add sesame seeds and
toss lightly.
NOTES : If you have any left over meat, ham, chicken,or port just stir them
into the skillet for a super main dish.
Posted to MC-Recipe Digest by Barb at PK  <abprice@wf.net> on Apr 20, 1998

A Message from our Provider:

“God doesn’t call the qualified, He qualifies the called.”

The tongue is you in a unique way. It is the tattletale on the heart and discloses the real person. Not only that, but misuse of the tongue is perhaps the easiest way to sin. There are some sins that an individual may not be able to commit simply because he does not have the opportunity. But there are no limits to what one can say, no built-in restraints or boundaries. In Scripture, the tongue is variously described as wicked, blasphemous, foolish, boasting, complaining, cursing, contentious, sensual and vile. And that list is not exhaustive. No wonder God put the tongue in a cage behind the teeth, walled in by the mouth!

John MacArthur