Dr. Collins as mildly demented or just outrageous?

Posted by tom | Oct 8, 2009

First, there is the God issue. Dr. Collins believes in him. Passionately. And he preaches about his belief in churches and a best-selling book. For some presidential appointees, that might not be a problem, but many scientists view such outspoken religious commitment as a sign of mild dementia. ... (Gardiner Harris, For N.I.H. Chief, Issues of Identity and Culture, NY Times, October 6, 2009)

The other day I participated in a discussion regarding how a physician might diagnosis Jesus' mental condition based upon Mark 3. No doubt Jesus and his followers, such as Collins, are considered Outrageous by some (if not many) intellectuals. Getting practical, are you outrageously following Christ and making Christ known in your family, community, workplace?

PS.  Check out the first post on George Marsden's The Outrageous Idea of Christian Scholarship.

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