This is a biblical inference about a prophecy in Isaiah. I'm assuming you know that, but perhaps not. As Christians we also know prophetic language is sometimes metaphorical. That said, if the Kingdom of God is growing toward restoration and renewal of God's creation, we do not yet know, of course, the ramifications of the completion of this renewal. Now, you of course, don't buy this. I knew that in giving you the article. I was trying to help you understand my point of view. This is what I do when I sit down with someone with whom I potentially disagree. I want to hear their story, their point of view, so I can better understand why they do, say, believe what they do, say, believe.

You've missed his whole thesis, Jeff. Again, take a step back. Quit looking at the brush strokes and look at his argument as a whole. I know you disagree with him, but speak toward his thesis. He is speaking of shalom as the breaking of the wholeness between each other and between ourselves and God. The Bible does speak to those values, and if the Bible highlights those values, then it does speak to the sins of today.

From your worldview, of course. But if there is a God, we Christians have reason to hope for these things. How do you define good and bad, BTW? How do you know it's an interchange between light and dark? If there is no God your argument is sound, but if there is a God, we have reason to hope. BTW: Would you count good and bad as the yin and yang of each other?