The Accountant S Tale

The Accountant's Tale

Three problems in the life of the church: (1) For the past millennium, theologians have done a brisk trade in proofs, arguments for the so-called ‘‘existence’’ of God, the validity of the Christian faith, and so on. I think this is a mistake; Christianity is a choice. (2) Typical Christian theology begins with Jesus rather than with the Common Documents, the documents shared in common by Christianity and rabbinic Judaism. This is Marcionite Theology, so called for a second-century figure who wanted to delete the Common Documents from the Bible. Many problems in theology become much more tractable if the Common Documents, the Exodus focally, are treated as a model rather than as a mere prologue to the New Testament. (3) There are problems with God interfering with nature, and they have become worse with modern science. God interfering with nature doesn’t just injure the sciences, it also generates serious pathologies in theology. The theme is choices made by the church, and the book is called The Accountant’s Tale because somebody once asked an accountant, ‘‘What is two times two?’’ and got the answer, ‘‘What do you want it to be?’’

The Accountants' Journal

Snowflakes and Sunbeams; Or, The Young Fur-traders: A Tale of the Far North

In 'Snowflakes and Sunbeams; Or, The Young Fur-traders: A Tale of the Far North', R. M. Ballantyne takes the reader on a thrilling adventure set in the rugged and unforgiving Canadian wilderness. The book combines elements of adventure, survival, and exploration, with vivid descriptions of the Arctic landscape that make the reader feel as if they are right there alongside the characters. Ballantyne's writing style is engaging and immersive, drawing readers into the world of the young fur-traders as they navigate the challenges of their environment and the trials of growing up in a harsh land. The novel also touches on themes of friendship, loyalty, and the resilience of the human spirit, making it a rewarding read for fans of adventure literature. As a prominent writer of juvenile fiction in the 19th century, Ballantyne's works continue to captivate readers with their timeless appeal and enduring themes of courage and determination. 'Snowflakes and Sunbeams' is a must-read for anyone looking for a gripping tale of survival and self-discovery in the frozen wilderness of the Far North.