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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

We Love God!

God: "I looked for someone to take a stand for me, and stand in the gap" (Ezekiel 22:30)

Tulsa Fire Department Chili

January 25, 2023

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Meats, Grains		Chili	6	Servings

INGREDIENTS

2	lb	Ground beef
2	cn	(10 1/2 oz) beef broth
1	md	Onion; chopped
2	c	Canned pinto beans
2	tb	Chili powder
1	cn	(8 oz) tomato sauce
1	ts	Ground cumin
1	tb	Flour or more
1	ts	Salt
1/4	c	Water
2		Garlic cloves; crushed

INSTRUCTIONS

Brown the meat and onion and pour off grease.  Add chili powder, cumin,
salt, crushed garlic, broth, and tomato sauce. Cover and simmer for 45
minutes.  Add pinto beans and simmer 15 minutes more. Thicken with a small
amount of flour paste (dissolving 1 tablespoon flour in 1/4 cup water).
Serve over cooked spaghetti or plain with crackers.
NOTE: FOR HEART-HEALTHY CHILI, SUBSTITUTE GROUND TURKEY FOR BEEF IN THE
ABOVE RECIPES. Formatted by Mary Wilson, BWVB02B, San Diego, Jan 1994.
From Gemini's MASSIVE MealMaster collection at www.synapse.com/~gemini

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