Talk:Jim Berg
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[edit] Notability
The main reason that Jim Berg would be notable is the large influence of his books within the culture of Christian Fundamentalism, mainly in America but throughout the world as well. --Whiteknox 19:27, 9 January 2007 (UTC)
- I second Berg's notability within Christian fundamentalism. The article obviously needs to be expanded, but Berg himself is beyond doubt, notable.--John Foxe 20:42, 9 January 2007 (UTC)
- I noticed that you removed the section about criticism of Jim Berg. I thought it was groundless and rather strange myself, considering that Berg's writing style primarily distinguishes itself in being so down to earth. Admittedly, all I have read of him is Changed into His Image, and also I have listened to the Quieting a Noisy Soul seminar. I am unfamiliar with the kinds of criticism leveled against him. If anything, I think he might err on the side of anthropomorphisms which are too down to earth and become irreverent (e.g. "God is always up to something"), although such a judgment is very subjective and I'm not sure how many share such an objection. I do have a slight fear that articles without a critical section tend to get nominated for having POV :-). --Whiteknox 04:19, 10 January 2007 (UTC)
- I removed that sentence, not because it was critical but because it had no citation. What is needed are some credible reviews of Berg's books from reputable sources.--John Foxe 11:10, 10 January 2007 (UTC)
- I noticed that you removed the section about criticism of Jim Berg. I thought it was groundless and rather strange myself, considering that Berg's writing style primarily distinguishes itself in being so down to earth. Admittedly, all I have read of him is Changed into His Image, and also I have listened to the Quieting a Noisy Soul seminar. I am unfamiliar with the kinds of criticism leveled against him. If anything, I think he might err on the side of anthropomorphisms which are too down to earth and become irreverent (e.g. "God is always up to something"), although such a judgment is very subjective and I'm not sure how many share such an objection. I do have a slight fear that articles without a critical section tend to get nominated for having POV :-). --Whiteknox 04:19, 10 January 2007 (UTC)
