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
Fruits, Grains		Pies, Fruits/nuts, Desserts	8	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2	c	Sugar
1/4	c	Cornstarch
2/3	c	Apple juice
2/3	c	Port
2	tb	Butter or margarine
1		Lemon (Grated peel only)
8	md	Cooking apples; peeled and sliced
2	c	Sifted flour
1	ts	Salt
2/3	c	Shortening
3/4	c	Shredded sharp cheddar
5	tb	Cold water (or more)

INSTRUCTIONS

FILLING
CHEDDAR CHEESE CRUST
Combine sugar and cornstarch in large saucepan. Stir in apple juice, port,
butter and lemon peel. Cook over medium heat until mixture boils. Add
apples and cook gently until barely tender.
To make Cheddar Cheese crust, mix flour, salt and shortening with pastry
blender until mixture resembles coarse meal. Stir in cheese. Add water
gradually and mix lightly with fork to form dough. Divide pastry in halves
and roll out one half to fit 9-inch pie pan. Roll second half of pastry and
cut into 10 (1/2-inch) strips. Spoon filling into pastry-lined pan. Weave
pastry strips across filling to make lattice top. Bake at 375F 30 to 45
minutes, or until done. Serve warm.
From Gemini's MASSIVE MealMaster collection at www.synapse.com/~gemini

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