About one hundred years ago, Frederick the Great, King of Prussia, was having a discussion with his chaplain about the truth of the Bible. The king had become skeptical about Christianity, largely through the influence of the French atheist Voltaire. So he said to his chaplain, “If your Bible is really true, it ought to be capable of very easy proof. So often, when I have asked for proof of the inspiration of the Bible, I have been given some large tome that I have neither the time nor desire to read. If your Bible is really from God, you should be able to demonstrate the fact simply. Give me your proof for the inspiration of the Bible in a word.” The chaplain replied, “Your Majesty, it is possible for me to answer your request literally. I can give you the proof you ask for in one word.” Frederick was amazed at this response. “What is this magic word that carries such a weight of proof?” he asked.

“Israel,” said the chaplain. Frederick was silent.

I’m not an advocate of Christian Zionism, but I think the reply is apropos.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17889148/site/newsweek/

I think Pastor Warren could have done a better job of pointing out Harris’ many logical inconsistencies. Ut confidere, read Harris’ Letter to a Christian Nation, and then read Letter from a Christian Citizen by Doug Wilson.

Christus est Rex super terram
coram ei flectent omnes
et ecclesia numquam peribit
quod postremo reveniet

Spiritus est Rex super corporem
templum fecit plenum pacis
et ecclesia numquam peribit
quod indivisa manebit

Gloria Patri et Filio
et Spiritui Sancto, Unus et Tres
et ecclesia numquam peribit
quod cum ea Deus erit