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
Dairy, Eggs		Chocolate, Desserts, Mc	4	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1	c	Half and half or light cream
1	pk	Sweet baking chocolate; coarsely, chopped
2	ts	Sugar
3		Beaten egg yolks
1/2	ts	Vanilla

INSTRUCTIONS

In a small heavy saucepan combine half-and-half or cream, chocolate, and
sugar. Cook and stir over medium heat 10 minutes or till mixture reaches a
full boil and thickens. Gradually stir about half of the hot mixture into
the beaten egg yolks. Stir egg yolk mixture into remaining hot mixture in
pan. Cook and stir over low heat for 2 minutes more, remove from heat. Stir
in vanilla. Pour the warm chocolate mixture into 4 or 6 pots de creme cups
or small bowls. Cover and chill for 2 to 24 hours. Makes 4 to 6 servings.
VARIATION: ESPRESSO CHOCOLATE POTS DE CREME : Prepare as above, except add
2 teaspoons instant espresso powder along with the cream.
Recipe by: BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS MAGAZINE -- SEPTEMBER 1996
Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #923 by The Meades <kmeade@idsonline.com> on
Nov 25, 1997

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