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July 29, 2016


Title: Why I Am Not a Buddhist - Part 2
Topic: Why I Am Not a Buddhist
Discussed by Vicar Melvin Tinker
with Biblical Literacy (www.Biblical-Literacy.com)


Day 5

Vicar Melvin Tinker has been the Parish Priest for the Anglican Church, St. John Newland in Hull, England since 1994. As well as speaking around the country and abroad, Melvin is the author of over sixty published articles dealing with a wide range of subjects relating to ethics and theology. Today is the last installment from Vicar Melvin Tinker on “Why I Am Not a Buddhist”. Join us next week for more in the series from Mark Lanier.

WARNING: Vicar Melvin Tinker begins this final segment telling a short, but violent and somewhat graphic story from a time he visited South Africa. Be careful listening with young ears around.

“The heart of the human prediction is not suffering, but sin…and rebellion,” Vicar Tinker states. Suffering was actually the beginning and the root cause of Buddhism. It’s no wonder Buddhists are so confused about their lives and the afterlife.

Furthermore, death is not defeat for Christians as it is for Buddhists. Within all things in God and God is within all things. Do humans suffer? Yes. Do we know why? No. But we do know that God gave His son to suffer for us and in that we can rest for eternity.

Mark is leading his 800+ member class into a deeper understanding of God’s Word.  Join him next Sunday at Champion Forest Baptist Church in NW Houston.

For more information about Mark’s Class, click [here].



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July 28, 2016


Title: Why I Am Not a Buddhist - Part 2
Topic: Why I Am Not a Buddhist
Discussed by Vicar Melvin Tinker
with Biblical Literacy (www.Biblical-Literacy.com)


Day 4

Vicar Melvin Tinker has been the Parish Priest for the Anglican Church, St. John Newland in Hull, England since 1994. As well as speaking around the country and abroad, Melvin is the author of over sixty published articles dealing with a wide range of subjects relating to ethics and theology. Tomorrow, Vicar Melvin Tinker will conclude his lesson on “Why I Am Not a Buddhist”. Next week, Mark will be back with more on this series, so make plans to join us.

Yesterday, Vicar Melvin Tinker reviewed the ideology behind Buddhism and why it is absolutely not in line with the Biblical worldview, which he will discuss today. We need to look no further than Genesis 1 and 2 to realize that not only are we made in God’s image, He made us each for a specific purpose.

Parents, how would you deal with the death of all of your children while they are still young? Honestly, it would be very hard to cope with. We heard a story of a Buddhist yesterday from Vicar Tinker who dealt with immeasurable grief. Today, he tells of a Christian man who lost all three of his children tragically, yet he remained faithful – and hopeful.

As Christians, we have something that Buddhists can never have: hope. But what is the purpose? Why is there so much suffering in the world? Tune in tomorrow to hear the final segment of this lesson by Vicar Melvin Tinker.

Mark is leading his 800+ member class into a deeper understanding of God’s Word.  Join him next Sunday at Champion Forest Baptist Church in NW Houston.

For more information about Mark’s Class, click [here].



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July 27, 2016


Title: Why I Am Not a Buddhist - Part 2
Topic: Why I Am Not a Buddhist
Discussed by Vicar Melvin Tinker
with Biblical Literacy (www.Biblical-Literacy.com)


Day 3

Vicar Melvin Tinker has been the Parish Priest for the Anglican Church, St. John Newland in Hull, England since 1994. As well as speaking around the country and abroad, Melvin is the author of over sixty published articles dealing with a wide range of subjects relating to ethics and theology. JJoin us each day this week as Vicar Melvin Tinker continues his explanation of “Why I Am Not a Buddhist”.

How do you distinguish reality from fantasy? This is another problem with Buddhism. There is no difference between the two. But, as Genesis states, God is infinitely in, with, and through His Creation. This is not an objective reality or a dream; it is proven throughout history – through Creation itself.

Next, Vicar Tinker discusses the question: Who am I? Why am I significant? According to Buddhism, humans are a “what” or an “it”. That seems so very impersonal – so unimportant. Tinker goes on to explain more about “zin” by using an Alice in Wonderland illustration. “Instead of explaining human personality, it explains it away,” Vicar Tinker states.

Tune in tomorrow as Tinker discusses these differences further, explaining the Biblical worldview of the question: Who am I?

Mark is leading his 800+ member class into a deeper understanding of God’s Word.  Join him next Sunday at Champion Forest Baptist Church in NW Houston.

For more information about Mark’s Class, click [here].



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July 26, 2016


Title: Why I Am Not a Buddhist - Part 2
Topic: Why I Am Not a Buddhist
Discussed by Vicar Melvin Tinker
with Biblical Literacy (www.Biblical-Literacy.com)


Day 2

Vicar Melvin Tinker has been the Parish Priest for the Anglican Church, St. John Newland in Hull, England since 1994. As well as speaking around the country and abroad, Melvin is the author of over sixty published articles dealing with a wide range of subjects relating to ethics and theology. JJoin us each day this week as Vicar Melvin Tinker continues his explanation of “Why I Am Not a Buddhist”.

Vicar Tinker begins the lesson today with this question: “Of all the myriad of different religions and beliefs which exist, including Buddhism and Christianity, how do you actually go about deciding between them?” What approach have you used to determine the outcome: thought and research or “just whatever”?

Vicar Tinker says the first question you must is “what is the purpose of religions”? He begins by explains the “Six C’s”: consistency, coherence, comprehensiveness, congruent, competitive, and commitment.

Listen in as Vicar Tinker discusses the similarities and differences between Buddhism and Christianity in this segment.

Mark is leading his 800+ member class into a deeper understanding of God’s Word.  Join him next Sunday at Champion Forest Baptist Church in NW Houston.

For more information about Mark’s Class, click [here].



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July 25, 2016


Title: Why I Am Not a Buddhist - Part 2
Topic: Why I Am Not a Buddhist
Discussed by Vicar Melvin Tinker
with Biblical Literacy (www.Biblical-Literacy.com)


Day 1

Vicar Melvin Tinker has been the Parish Priest for the Anglican Church, St. John Newland in Hull, England since 1994. As well as speaking around the country and abroad, Melvin is the author of over sixty published articles dealing with a wide range of subjects relating to ethics and theology. Join us each day this week as Vicar Melvin Tinker continues his explanation of “Why I Am Not a Buddhist”.

The intro to this week’s lesson includes Vicar Melvin Tinker trying out a Texas accent, Mel Gibson, Passion of the Christ, and Scooby Doo. It’s all hilarious! Listen in.

There are so many different religions in the world today that it is hard to keep them straight. I’m sure you and I haven’t even heard of some of them! This brings Vicar Tinker to his next point, and the focus of today’s segment: The world is much smaller than it once was. Technology has virtually wiped curiosity off the map. No longer does one need to travel the globe to see its wonders. He calls it the “supermarket effect”. Listen in as he uses toothpaste to describe the way many people view religion today.

Mark is leading his 800+ member class into a deeper understanding of God’s Word.  Join him next Sunday at Champion Forest Baptist Church in NW Houston.

For more information about Mark’s Class, click [here].



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July 22, 2016


Title: Why I Am Not a Buddhist
Topic: Why I Am Not a Buddhist
Discussed by Vicar Melvin Tinker
with Biblical Literacy (www.Biblical-Literacy.com)

This week, Vicar Melvin Tinker from Hull, England will be sharing, “Why I am Not a Buddhist” for the Biblical Literacy Class, which is aired during the What’s UP Radio Program. He is in America, researching and writing a new book right here in the Houston area at the Lanier Theological Library.  Mark Lanier asked Vicar Tinker to step into his place, teaching the Biblical Literacy class at Champion Forest Baptist Church. Mark was in attendance, seen holding Becky’s hand, and proudly showing pictures of his first grandchild to everyone.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What is a Vicar?

What is monism? Is Buddhism an Eastern religion?

What is the heart of Buddhism? Is it really human suffering?

What are the main differences between Christianity and Buddhism?

Is Buddhism a form of Hinduism?

Do Buddhists believe in reincarnation?

Is Theravada Buddhism agnostic at best if not outright atheistic?

What is meant by “Nirvana”?

Why is meditation a big part of Eastern religions, specifically Buddhism?

What is the importance of lotus flower?



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Title: Why I Am Not a Buddhist - Part 1
Topic: Why I Am Not a Buddhist
Discussed by Vicar Melvin Tinker
with Biblical Literacy (www.Biblical-Literacy.com)


Day 5

Vicar Melvin Tinker has been the Parish Priest for the Anglican Church, St. John Newland in Hull, England since 1994. As well as speaking around the country and abroad, Melvin is the author of over sixty published articles dealing with a wide range of subjects relating to ethics and theology. Today is the last day of Part 1 of “Why I am Not a Buddhist” taught by Vicar Melvin Tinker. He will be back next week with more, so make sure you listen in.

Vicar Melvin Tinker says that there is a vast difference between Western and Eastern meditation. For example, what is your first thought when you hear the word “meditation”? Probably a person who is pondering things – a song, a Scripture, peacefulness. That is not what Eastern meditation means. Listen in as he explains.

Vicar Tinker also discusses mantras – there are several different varieties – and plays a song by the Beatles, “Across the Universe”. He breaks downs some of the song and translates the meaning. It’s really quite interesting. Listen in as he explains this and gives a brief preview of what his lesson will be next week.

Mark is leading his 800+ member class into a deeper understanding of God’s Word.  Join him next Sunday at Champion Forest Baptist Church in NW Houston.

For more information about Mark’s Class, click [here].



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July 21, 2016


Title: Why I Am Not a Buddhist - Part 1
Topic: Why I Am Not a Buddhist
Discussed by Vicar Melvin Tinker
with Biblical Literacy (www.Biblical-Literacy.com)


Day 4

Vicar Melvin Tinker has been the Parish Priest for the Anglican Church, St. John Newland in Hull, England since 1994. As well as speaking around the country and abroad, Melvin is the author of over sixty published articles dealing with a wide range of subjects relating to ethics and theology. Tomorrow is the last day of Part 1 of “Why I am Not a Buddhist” taught by Vicar Melvin Tinker. He will be back next week with more, so make sure you listen in.

Yesterday, Vicar Tinker began discussing Nirvana and the Five Candors. Buddhists, like Hindus, believe that there is an “awakening” when one dies. However, Hindus believe that a person can be reborn many, many times. Listen in as Vicar Tinker expands on the differences between Buddhism and Hinduism in much more detail. He also discusses the variances between the forms of Buddhism.

In the 1960’s a form of Buddhism – “Zen” – became very popular, especially in the Western United States (aka California). I think you know where this is headed…everything is “easy”…just “chill” and be one with nature…that sort of thing. But it really was bad, for several reasons, as Vicar Tinker explains.

Mark is leading his 800+ member class into a deeper understanding of God’s Word.  Join him next Sunday at Champion Forest Baptist Church in NW Houston.

For more information about Mark’s Class, click [here].



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July 20, 2016


Title: Why I Am Not a Buddhist - Part 1
Topic: Why I Am Not a Buddhist
Discussed by Vicar Melvin Tinker
with Biblical Literacy (www.Biblical-Literacy.com)


Day 3

Vicar Melvin Tinker has been the Parish Priest for the Anglican Church, St. John Newland in Hull, England since 1994. As well as speaking around the country and abroad, Melvin is the author of over sixty published articles dealing with a wide range of subjects relating to ethics and theology. For the next two weeks, Vicar Tinker will be leading the Biblical Literacy class, teaching “Why I am Not a Buddhist”.

Yesterday, Vicar Tinker revealed the “Four Nobles Truths”: Anguish, Desire, Containment, and “The Right Track”. He also referenced a book by Nancy Wilson Ross, “Three Ways of Asian Wisdom”. Listen in as he quotes from her book and explains why he uses this as an example.

Today, Vicar Tinker discusses “Nirvana”, which he calls a “non-state”, “monism”, and the “Five Candors”. Tune in tomorrow as Vicar Tinker expands more on the “Five Candors” and Nirvana.

Mark is leading his 800+ member class into a deeper understanding of God’s Word.  Join him next Sunday at Champion Forest Baptist Church in NW Houston.

For more information about Mark’s Class, click [here].



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July 19, 2016


Title: Why I Am Not a Buddhist - Part 1
Topic: Why I Am Not a Buddhist
Discussed by Vicar Melvin Tinker
with Biblical Literacy (www.Biblical-Literacy.com)


Day 2

Vicar Melvin Tinker has been the Parish Priest for the Anglican Church, St. John Newland in Hull, England since 1994. As well as speaking around the country and abroad, Melvin is the author of over sixty published articles dealing with a wide range of subjects relating to ethics and theology. For the next two weeks, Vicar Tinker will be leading the Biblical Literacy class, teaching “Why I am Not a Buddhist”.

Six years after Gautama Buddha left his family, he experienced his “breakthrough”. He realized that, in his present weakened mental and physical state, he was no good. Therefore, he meditated. Sometimes, Buddha is referred to as the “lightened one”, but this is not accurate, says Vicar Tinker. Listen in as he explains.

Next, Vicar Tinker discusses the “Four Nobles Truths”: Anguish, Desire, Containment, and “The Right Track”. Tune in tomorrow as Vicar Tinker expands on the “Four Noble Truths”.

Mark is leading his 800+ member class into a deeper understanding of God’s Word.  Join him next Sunday at Champion Forest Baptist Church in NW Houston.

For more information about Mark’s Class, click [here].



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July 18, 2016


Title: Why I Am Not a Buddhist
Topic: Why I Am Not a Buddhist
Discussed by Vicar Melvin Tinker
with Biblical Literacy (www.Biblical-Literacy.com)

This week, Vicar Melvin Tinker from Hull, England will be sharing, “Why I am Not a Buddhist” for the Biblical Literacy Class, which is aired during the What’s UP Radio Program. He is in America, researching and writing a new book right here in the Houston area at the Lanier Theological Library.  Mark Lanier asked Vicar Tinker to step into his place, teaching the Biblical Literacy class at Champion Forest Baptist Church. Mark was in attendance, seen holding Becky’s hand, and proudly showing pictures of his first grandchild to everyone.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What is a Vicar?

What is monism? Is Buddhism an Eastern religion?

What is the heart of Buddhism? Is it really human suffering?

What are the main differences between Christianity and Buddhism?

Is Buddhism a form of Hinduism?

Do Buddhists believe in reincarnation?

Is Theravada Buddhism agnostic at best if not outright atheistic?

What is meant by “Nirvana”?

Why is meditation a big part of Eastern religions, specifically Buddhism?

What is the importance of lotus flower?



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Title: Why I Am Not a Buddhist Part 1
Topic: Why I Am Not a Buddhist
Discussed by Vicar Melvin Tinker
with Biblical Literacy (www.Biblical-Literacy.com)


Day 1

Mark believes that our religious beliefs should be based on what we know and discover for ourselves, not because our parents believed a certain way. Why are you a Christian, if you are? Do you really know why – more than because Jesus died for us on the cross?

This summer, we are studying the series “Why I Am Not…” with Mark Lanier and the Biblical Literacy class at Champion Forest Baptist Church. Vicar Melvin Tinker has been the Parish Priest for the Anglican Church, St. John Newland in Hull, England since 1994. As well as speaking around the country and abroad, Melvin is the author of over sixty published articles dealing with a wide range of subjects relating to ethics and theology. For the next two weeks, Vicar Tinker will be leading the Biblical Literacy class, teaching “Why I am Not a Buddhist”.

What is the history behind Buddhism? Vicar Tinker reads a story in this segment about Gautama Buddha and his life experiences which led him to his specific beliefs.

Tune in tomorrow as Vicar Tinker discusses more of what Buddha discovered about the world after he left his family “to find himself”.

Mark is leading his 800+ member class into a deeper understanding of God’s Word.  Join him next Sunday at Champion Forest Baptist Church in NW Houston.

For more information about Mark’s Class, click [here].



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