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Pastor
Aaron Kauffman
Relativism and Rage





Here's an interesting we have a shared starting point. When I am slandered, I do not need to respond Only use large directory
thesis. Apologetics When I speak out against injustice, I can appeal in kind, because “the “LORD is the defense of
Blogger Amy Hall to more than my feelings. When the abolitionists my life; Whom shall I dread?” (Psalm 27:1).
argued that moral campaigned against slavery, they appealed to When I am tempted to think more highly of first issue of every month
relativism eventually numerous passages in scripture, including myself than I ought, I remember Paul's words,
leads to more “Whoever steals a man and sells him, and anyone “Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full
intolerance and rage. found in possession of him, shall be put to death” acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to
Pastor She argues, “Relativism (Exodus 21:16). save sinners—of whom I am the worst” (1
Bryan Walter was embraced by our When I am debating with someone I disagree Timothy 1:15)
Remember to drop off your donations for the Pastor culture as a way to put with, I am obligated to treat them with respect I'll close the way Amy Hall ended her blog
EDSON FOOD BANK Ken Douma Pastor an end to conflicts, but and dignity. Not because all opinions are equally post, “Ideas have consequences.”
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at Independent Grocer, Sobeys or the Edson Food Bank Aaron Kauffman its result has been the valid, but because all persons are equally intolerance-and-rage#.XdV3xm5FwdU
exact opposite.” (She
valuable. All are created in the image of God
The Food Bank will be open 2 Thursday evenings, cites heavily from a (Genesis 1:27).
the second and last Thursday of the Month 6:45-8:00 pm. longer article by Nathanael Blake.)
Without getting too technical, moral relativism,
Open regular hours every Tuesday from 9-11 am. as Hall defines it, is the belief that there is no
780-723-1350 absolute truth when it comes to morality.
Hours: Tues 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Basically, people have differences of opinion on
what is right and wrong, so we should do our
Last Thursday of the month 6:45 p.m. to 8 p.m. Remember to drop off best to tolerate other opinion. Each individual or
Food Bank located at 4511 5th Ave., Edson your donations for the society determines what is right for them.
Sponsored by The Weekly Anchor Morality is primarily defined as a matter of
EDSON FOOD BANK personal preference, or as a social contract.
In other words, morality isn't defined by an
at Independent Grocer, objective standard. Ethics are not defined by a
Sobeys or the Edson Food Bank god, or any greater power. Obviously, this
characterization is at odds with the Christian
The Food Bank will be open belief in a final judgment. If God is judge, he
has the final say regarding what is acceptable
2 Thursday evenings, and what is not.
Moral relativism has worked its way into our
the second and last Thursday culture for a couple of generations now and
of the Month 6:45-8:00 pm. pervades much of the way we think about
morality. It manifests in statements like:
Open regular hours “Whatever works for you.” “I don't agree with
every Tuesday from 9-11 am. abortion, but I respect the choices of others.”
“It's not hurting anyone.” “Everything is
relative”. “I'm glad you found what is right for
you”. Or as the writer of judges wrote, “In those
780-723-1350 days there was no king in Israel. Everyone did

Hours: Tues 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. what was right in his own eyes” (Judges 17:6). Volunteers with Kate's Kitchen were happy to serve some homemade potato soup and sandwiches along
But here's where it gets interesting. The hope
with an assortment of desserts and beverages. Seen here on November 14 are Joan Carter, Wally
Last Thursday of the month of moral relativism is that it would bring about McMorran, Desawit Gebremichael, Helene Grensmann, and Trudy Brown. photo Deanna Mitchener CHURCH DIRECTORY for Edson & Area
6:45 p.m. to 8 p.m. tolerance for minority views, and it would foster EDSON CARROT CREEK, NITON JUNCTION & PEERS
PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE Food Bank located at respectful dialogue. In many ways that is true. CHURCH DIRECTORY for Edson & Area EDSON-PEERS CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
4633-7th Ave., Edson - Ph: 723-5242
But Hall writes, “Without a shared objective
EDSON
Worship: 10:30 a.m. Edson - Nursery provided
6350 - 13th Ave., Edson. Phone 723-3007
Professional Digital Passport System photos 4511 5th Ave., Edson standard (or even belief that one exists), there is BETHEL PENTECOSTAL FAMILY WORSHIP CENTRE HOLY TRINITY (An Anglican/Lutheran Faith Community) BETHEL PENTECOSTAL FAMILY WORSHIP CENTRE Pastor Ken Douma CARROT CREEK CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
Pastor George Stone - Ph: 795-2132
Rev. Johnny Pooten 780-723-4366
ready in minutes while you wait... nothing to appeal to and therefore no way to 6350 - 13th Ave., Edson. Phone 723-3007 WORSHIP SCHEDULE - All services 10 am Sunday mornings (Office Hours: Tuesday to Friday, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm) Sunday School: K through Grade 6 during a.m. service; Church in Peers, Alberta
Pastors John & Roberta Greiner
Pastors John & Roberta Greiner
Adult Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Worship Service: 10:30 a.m.
1st & 2nd Sunday at St. Catherine’s Building 623 50th St.; 3rd and 4th
Sponsored by The Weekly Anchor rationally persuade someone who disagrees with Sunday service: 10:30 am Morning worship, Sundays at Grace Building 407-7th Ave.; Sunday service: 10:30 am Morning worship, EDSON SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH Non-denominational - Everybody Welcome!
you:” AWANA 6:15 pm Wednesday; Youth 7 pm, Friday. 5th Sunday - call for location. Please phone for other information. Awana Kid’s club Wed. 6:15 to 8:15 pm. Ages 3 to 12 years. 1133-55 St. Edson - Ph: 723-5490.
ALL ARE WELCOME.
Youth: Fridays, Gr. 6 to 12 at 7:00 pm. Various mid week small group
People still feel passionately about their EDSON ALLIANCE CHURCH studies available. Saturday Morning Service at 11:30 a.m. Sabbath School at 10:00 a.m. COMMUNITY COWBOY CHURCH
Niton Junction Hall
beliefs. People still feel angry with perceived 5525-2nd Ave., Edson Ph: 723-5776 Pastor Bryan Walter THE NEW JOSHUA GENERATION FELLOWSHIP INTERNATIONAL EDSON UNITED CHURCH Tuesdays, 7 p.m. 780-712-3502
4911 B 3rd Avenue, Edson, AB
9:45 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Worship Service
injustice. People still feel the need to win an Sunday Worship at 2:30 p.m.; Fellowship after service. BIBLE TALKS Sunday Worship & Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. Rev. Kimberly Roy
Bible Talks every Sunday at 3:30, Lions Hall Edson.
Rev. Noemi Sogocio, Senior Pastor, 780-600-0050
Regular Office Hours: Wednesday-Friday 10 am - 2 pm
Remember to drop off your donations for the argument. Moral relativism did not dull our EDSON BAPTIST CHURCH SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH Simple teachings of Jesus. No obligations whatsoever. Come & listen. 1214 Edson Drive, Edson, AB Phone: 723-3418 GREEN GROVE UNITED CHURCH
4719 - 9th Ave., Ph: 723-3982
Niton Junction - Ph: 795-2568 Sunday Services
A. Farought and R. Priebe 780-667-1747
Website: www.edsonunitedchurch.com
Sunday Services: 10:45 a.m.
EDSON FOOD BANK sense of moral imperatives, it just unbolted them Adult Sunday School 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. 4803 - 6th Avenue, Edson Telephone: 723-3661. EDSON ALLIANCE CHURCH FAMILY OF FAITH CHURCH
Pastor Father Thomas Basani (SAC)
from a foundation.
Children Sunday School offered during 10:45 service.
at Independent Grocer, Sobeys or the Edson Food Bank If you can't argue your position based on an EDSON BREAD OF LIFE CHURCH WITH A MISSION Mass: Saturday: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 10:00 a.m. 5525-2nd Ave., Edson Ph: 723-5776 Pastor Bryan Walter 463 72 St., Edson (formerly Glenwood Hall), Telephone: 780-517-7558 EVANSBURG/ENTWISTLE/WILDWOOD
objective standard, then what? In a debate We are open and going strong - 5325 4th Avenue CARROT CREEK, NITON JUNCTION & PEERS 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Worship Service Sunday: 10:00 am - Coffee and Donuts; 10:30 am - Morning Service
Wednesday: 7 p.m. Prayer Meeting;
The Food Bank will be open 2 Thursday evenings, between two incompatible positions, what Sunday Service 11 am with lunch to follow CARROT CREEK CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Thursday: 6:30 p.m. AWANA Boys and Girls Pastors: Ron and Bev Swanson ADVENT LUTHERAN CHURCH - EVANSBURG

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Pastor George Stone - Ph: 795-2132, Church in Peers, Alberta
Pastor Jim Findlay 780-725-3743; Pastor Vinnie Frymire 780-728-8606
the second and last Thursday of the Month 6:45-8:00 pm. tactics remain? EDSON MENNONITE CHURCH Adult Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. Club; Ladies Ministry 2nd and last Tuesdays of the month. HOLY TRINITY (An Anglican/Lutheran Faith Community) Office Phone: 780-727-3594
Sunday Worship Service and Sunday School at 11 a.m.
Please call for Youth Events.
1) Feelings. One side must demonstrate the
Open regular hours every Tuesday from 9-11 am. correctness of their position by the strength of 6212 - 13th Ave., Edson Telephone: 723-4922 (office)/728-8988 COMMUNITY COWBOY CHURCH EDSON BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. Johnny Pooten 780-723-4366 ENTWISTLE COMMUNITY CHURCH
Niton Junction Hall, Tuesdays, 7 p.m. 780-712-3502
Pastor Aaron Kauffman
WORSHIP SCHEDULE (All services at 10 am Sunday mornings):
D 780-723-1350 their feelings. Maybe this is one reason Greta EDSON-PEERS CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH GREEN GROVE UNITED CHURCH 4719 - 9th Ave., Ph: 723-3982 1st & 2nd Sunday at St. Catherine’s Building 623 50th St.; 3rd and 4th Pastor - Micah Brookhart
DROP IN AND SEE!ROP IN AND SEE!
Sunday Services: 10:45 a.m. Adult Sunday School 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Office: 780-727-2829
Sundays at Grace Building 407-7th Ave.; 5th Sunday - call for location.
Niton Junction - Ph: 795-2568 Sunday Services
4633-7th Ave., Edson - Ph: 723-5242; Pastor Ken Douma
Thunberg has been so successful as a speaker:
Children Sunday School offered during 10:45 service.
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson Hours: Tues 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. her obvious passion about climate change. Worship: 10:30 a.m. Edson - Nursery provided ADVENT LUTHERAN CHURCH - EVANSBURG Various Mid-week small group studies available Please phone for other information. Sunday School for all ages 9:30 a.m.
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
ALL ARE WELCOME.
Sunday Worship Service: 10:30 a.m.
EVANSBURG/ENTWISTLE/WILDWOOD
Visit our website for addition info edsonbaptist.com
EDSON SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH
2) Intimidation. If you can beat them with
Last Thursday of the month 6:45 p.m. to 8 p.m.
780-723-5787
780-723-5787 Food Bank located at 4511 5th Ave., Edson logic, shout them down use name calling and ad 1133-55 St. Edson - Ph: 723-5490. Office Phone: 780-727-3594 EDSON BREAD OF LIFE CHURCH WITH A MISSION THE NEW JOSHUA GENERATION FELLOWSHIP INTERNATIONAL EVANSBURG BAPTIST CHURCH
Sunday Worship Service and Sunday School at 11 a.m.
4911 B 3rd Avenue, Edson, AB
Saturday Morning Service at 11:30 a.m. Sabbath School at 10 a.m.
Pastor: Jeremiah Pierson Office 780-727-2245
We are open and going strong - 5325 4th Avenue
Sunday Worship at 2:30 p.m.; Fellowship after service.
Sunday Bible Study for all ages at 9:45 a.m.
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T Sponsored by The Weekly Anchor hominems. How much of our public discourse EDSON UNITED CHURCH ENTWISTLE COMMUNITY CHURCH Sunday Service 11 am with lunch to follow Rev. Noemi Sogocio, Senior Pastor, 780-600-0050; Sunday Worship @ 11 a.m.
Pastor - Micah Brookhart; Office: 780-727-2829
Sunday Worship & Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. Rev. Kimberly Roy
has degenerated to this?
Pastor Jim Findlay 780-725-3743; Pastor Vinnie Frymire 780-728-8606
noemi_sogocio2006@yahoo.ca
“Where everybody’s somebody and Jesus Is Lord”
Sunday School for all ages 9:30 am, Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.
1214 Edson Drive, Edson, AB Phone: 723-3418
Christianity has a solution. EDSON MENNONITE CHURCH SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH
When I have a disagreement with a brother, FAMILY OF FAITH CHURCH EVANSBURG BAPTIST CHURCH 6212 - 13th Ave., Edson 4803 - 6th Avenue, Edson Telephone: 723-3661. WILDWOOD CHAPEL
Pastor: Jeremiah Pierson Office 780-727-2245
463 72 Street (formerly Glenwood Hall) 780-517-7558
4820 4 Avenue, Wildwood, Alberta
each of us can appeal to the Bible as a guide. Sunday 10 am coffee and donuts; 10:30 am Morning Service Sunday Bible Study for all ages at 9:45 a.m.; Sunday Worship at 11 a.m. Telephone: 723-4922 (office)/728-8988 Pastor Father Thomas Basani (SAC) Phone 780-325-3999
Pastor Aaron Kauffman
We may not agree on the best interpretation, Pastors Ron and Bev Swanson; website fofcedson.com WILDWOOD CHAPEL Office Hours - 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday. Mass: Saturday: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 10:00 a.m. Sunday Service at 10:30 a.m.
Call office for weekday Mass times.
especially where the text isn't clear – but at least 4820 4 Avenue, Wildwood, Alberta; Phone 780-325-3999 Sunday Worship Service at 9:45 am. Sunday School at 11:00 a.m.
Sunday Service at 10:30 a.m.
For additional information regarding Youth and Family events or other
activities contact Pastor Aaron.
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