|
The Rebirth of Ayn Rand
The atheist philosopher/novelist Ayn Rand published more than a dozen books prior to her l982 death. Raised a secular Jew in Russia, Rand decided that the existence of God and the Christian ideal of self-sacrifice were incompatible. It is against reason, she argued, to sacrifice oneself for others. "It must be either reason or faith," she said in a 1979 interview. "I am against God for the reason that I don't want to destroy reason." (Christian Century, June 28, 2011).
Today, no less than Rush Limbaugh, former Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan and House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan consider themselves "Rand fans." Her growing popularity is fueled by such books as Atlas Shrugged where she portrays 'U.S. capitalists as heroes battling an encroaching government bent on milking their success.'
Careful! Chuck Colson warns Christians to beware of Rand's "idolatry of self and selfishness." Colson writes, "I am no fan of big government, but there are far better ways to critique it than Rand's godless nonsense, especially for Christians." Adds Kristin Ford ('Faithful America', an online group), "Ayn Rand's philosophy of radical selfishness and disdain for the poor and struggling is antithetical to our faith values of justice, compassion and the common good."
In faith, 
Pastor Tim |
5th Annual Golf Tournament
Last Chance to Register before the price goes up! Increase effective Oct. 1st!
Jr. (Under 18) Golf Price = $50.00 (Includes Dinner)
Sunday, Oct. 23rd 1:00 pm "Shotgun Start" "Best Ball"
Questions? Contact Janice Hiner in the church office.
|
