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词条 David Robertson (minister)
释义

  1. Education

  2. Political Career and Road to Ministry

  3. Ministry

  4. Writings, Appearances, Podcasts, & Other Roles

      The Wee Flea blog  

  5. Works

  6. Debates

  7. References

  8. External links

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| birth_place = Portmahomack, Easter Ross, Scotland
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| church = St Peter's Free Church of Scotland, Dundee
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| education = B.A. University of Edinburgh, 1983
M.A. Free Church College (ETS), 1983

| ordained = Free Church of Scotland
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| writings = *Awakening : the life and ministry of Robert Murray McCheyne (2010)[1]
  • The Dawkins letters : challenging atheist myths (2007)[2]
  • Magnificent Obsession : Why Jesus Is Great (2013).[3]
  • Quench : Cafe Culture Evangelism (2014)[4]
  • [https://www.thegoodbook.co.uk/engaging-with-atheists Engaging with Atheists : Understanding their world; sharing good news] (2014)[5]

| congregations = Brora Free Church, Sutherland; St.Peter's Free Church, Dundee
| offices_held = Moderator of the Free Church of Scotland (2015-16)
| title = Reverend
| spouse = Annabel
| children = Becky
Andrew
Emma-Jane
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| occupation = Minister
| religion = Reformed - New Calvinism
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Reverend David Andrew Robertson (born May 1962)[6] is a Reformed Scottish minister, blogger and podcaster. He has been Minister of St. Peter's Free Church in Dundee, Scotland (the historic church of Robert Murray McCheyne) since October 1992, and was Moderator[7] of the Free Church of Scotland for 2015-2016. Robertson works closely with Scottish theologian Sinclair Ferguson.

Education

Robertson graduated from both the University of Edinburgh with a degree in History, and from Free Church College (now Edinburgh Theological Seminary) with a degree in Theology, in 1983.[8]

Political Career and Road to Ministry

Robertson had originally planned a career in politics, intending to stand for the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in his home seat of Ross, Cromarty and Skye in the 1983 General Election. However, a failed bid to become Senior President of Edinburgh University Students Association precipitated a change in direction, and in 1986 he became the youngest minister in the Free Church of Scotland (aged 24), while his contemporary Charles Kennedy went on to win the same seat he had hoped to contest; becoming the youngest Member of Parliament (aged 23) in the process.[9]

Ministry

Robertson has been Minister of St. Peter's Free Church in Dundee, Scotland (the historic church of Robert Murray McCheyne) since October 1992, and was formerly Moderator[7] of the Free Church of Scotland between 2015-2016, replacing Rev David Miller.[10]

Writings, Appearances, Podcasts, & Other Roles

Robertson's writings are regularly featured in The Scotsman[11] and Christian Today,[12] and he has appeared several times on Moody Radio.[13] Additionally, he was Director of [https://www.solas-cpc.org/ Solas Centre for Public Christianity],[14] and sits on the editorial advisory board for Scottish Christian Broadcast.[15]

In his role with Solas Centre for Public Christianity, Robertson co-hosts a weekly podcast covering current affairs, world news, and issues relating to the Church, called Quantum of Solas.[16] He featured in another podcast series, Unbelievable?, debating several prominent atheists.[17] He is also the editor of [https://freechurch.org/resources/magazines The Record], the Free Church’s main magazine.

Awards

In 2014, 2015, and 2016,[18] Robertson was voted as one of the 100 most influential Christians in the UK by online voters on "Archbishop Cranmer's Top 100 List".[19]

Robertson's blog won Runner Up in "Blogger of the Year" category in 2014,[20] and featured as a Finalist in the "Most Inspiring Leadership Blog" category in 2015,[21] both of the Premier Digital Christian New Media Awards.

The Wee Flea blog

In addition to Robertson's ministerial duties and other roles, he is an award-winning internet blogger.[22] The name of his blog, The Wee Flea, alludes both to Richard Dawkins' description of David Robertson, John Lennox, and Alister McGrath as "fleas living off a dog's back", and to the Scottish colloquialism "Wee Frees" - referring to the Free Church of Scotland.[23] In 2017, Robertson's blog was viewed 900,000 times from 190 countries.[24]

Works

Robertson has authored several books, including:

  • Awakening : the life and ministry of Robert Murray McCheyne (2010) {{ISBN|978-1845505424}},[1] a contemporary account of Robert Murray McCheyne's life
  • The Dawkins letters : challenging atheist myths (2007) {{ISBN|978-1845505974}},[2] a response to Richard Dawkins' The God Delusion
  • Magnificent Obsession : Why Jesus Is Great (2013) {{ISBN|9781781912713}}.[3]
  • Quench : Cafe Culture Evangelism (2014) {{ISBN|978-0993083204}}[4]
  • [https://www.thegoodbook.co.uk/engaging-with-atheists Engaging with Atheists : Understanding their world; sharing good news] (2014) {{ISBN|9781909919099}}[5]

Debates

Through his roles in Solas Centre for Public Christianity, and the 'Unbelievable?' podcast, Robertson has debated several public figures on a range of social and theological issues:

  • Peter Tatchell (Peter Tatchell Foundation) 'The Future of Marriage Debate';[25] 11 December 2013
  • Rev Scott S McKenna (Church of Scotland) on atonement; 'A public conversation';[26] chaired by Rt Rev Dr Angus Morrison (Moderator of the Church of Scotland)
  • Matt Dillahunty (American public speaker, internet personality, atheist); Why I Am Not An Atheist;[27] and 'Why I Am Not A Christian'[28]
  • Patrick Harvie MSP (Scottish Green Party) & William Rennie MSP (Scottish Liberal Democrats) versus David Robertson & Peter D Williams; Same Sex Marriage?[29]
  • Michael Shermer (Skeptics Society); 'Is Christianity Good For Us[30]
  • Gary McLelland (Scottish Liberal Democrats, Humanist Society Scotland); 'Is Belief in God a Delusion?';[31] 'Is Belief in God Reasonable[32]
  • Michael Nugent (Atheist Ireland); 'Is Christianity Holding Us Back?'[33]
  • Peter Cave (British Humanist Association); 'Better With or Without God[34]
  • Alistair Mcbay (National Secular Society); 'Is Faith in God a Delusion?'[35]
  • Andrew Copson FRSA, MCMI, MCIPR (Chief Executive, British Humanist Association; President, International Humanist and Ethical Union); 'Are We Better Off Without God'[36]
  • Adrian Hyyrylainen-Trett (Liberal Democrats); 'The Gay Marriage Debate'[37]
  • Peter D Williams (Executive Officer, Right To Life); 'Catholic vs Protestant - Is the Catholic Church the One True Church?'[38]
  • Robertson also regularly debates at Abertay University held by its Division of Sociology.

References

1. ^1 {{cite web|url=http://christianfocus.com/item/show/1309/-|title=Awakening by David Robertson|website=Christian Focus|accessdate=3 March 2018|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304120233/http://christianfocus.com/item/show/1309/-|archivedate=4 March 2016|df=}}
2. ^1 {{cite web|url=http://christianfocus.com/item/show/1345/-|title=The Dawkins Letters by David Robertson|website=Christian Focus|accessdate=3 March 2018|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170822160929/http://www.christianfocus.com/item/show/1345/-|archivedate=22 August 2017|df=}}
3. ^1 {{cite web|url=http://christianfocus.com/item/show/1608/-|title=Magnificent Obsession by David Robertson|website=Christian Focus|accessdate=3 March 2018|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170823012532/http://www.christianfocus.com/item/show/1608/-|archivedate=23 August 2017|df=}}
4. ^1 {{Cite book|title=Quench: Cafe Culture Evangelism|last=Robertson|first=David|date=2014-11-01|publisher=SOLAS|isbn=9780993083204|editor-last=Randell|editor-first=David J.|language=English|editor-last2=Courtney|editor-first2=Thomas J.}}
5. ^1 {{Cite web|url=https://www.thegoodbook.co.uk/engaging-with-atheists|title=Engaging with Atheists - David Robertson {{!}} The Good Book Company|website=www.thegoodbook.co.uk|access-date=2016-04-30|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160506162456/https://www.thegoodbook.co.uk/engaging-with-atheists|archivedate=2016-05-06|df=}}
6. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.checkcompany.co.uk/director/7511681/REVEREND-DAVID-ANDREW-ROBERTSON|title=DAVID ANDREW ROBERTSON - DUNDEE - MINISTER|website=www.checkcompany.co.uk|accessdate=3 March 2018|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160616141254/http://www.checkcompany.co.uk/director/7511681/REVEREND-DAVID-ANDREW-ROBERTSON|archivedate=16 June 2016|df=}}
7. ^1 {{cite web|url=http://freechurch.org/news/free-church-general-assembly-begins-in-edinburgh|title=Free Church General Assembly begins in Edinburgh|website=Free Church of Scotland|accessdate=3 March 2018|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305021759/http://freechurch.org/news/free-church-general-assembly-begins-in-edinburgh|archivedate=5 March 2016|df=}}
8. ^{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/darobertsonstpetes/about?section=education&pnref=about|title=David Andrew Robertson {{!}} Facebook|website=www.facebook.com|access-date=2016-04-30|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180303124039/https://www.facebook.com/darobertsonstpetes/about?section=education&pnref=about|archivedate=2018-03-03|df=}}
9. ^{{Cite web|url=http://www.christiantoday.com/article/charles.kennedy.tribute.so.much.potential.so.much.good.and.yet.so.much.wasted/55211.htm|title=David Robertson on Charles Kennedy: So much potential, so much good, and yet so much wasted {{!}} Christian News on Christian Today|website=www.christiantoday.com|access-date=2016-04-30|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160330102548/http://www.christiantoday.com/article/charles.kennedy.tribute.so.much.potential.so.much.good.and.yet.so.much.wasted/55211.htm|archivedate=2016-03-30|df=}}
10. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/scotland/363931/new-moderator-for-free-church/|title='Visionary' named as new moderator of Free Church - Press and Journal|website=pressandjournal.co.uk|accessdate=3 March 2018|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160921091529/https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/scotland/363931/new-moderator-for-free-church/|archivedate=21 September 2016|df=}}
11. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.scotsman.com/news/opinion/letters/false-accusations-1-3611708 |title=False Accusations |work=The Scotsman|accessdate=2014-11-22 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141124080509/http://www.scotsman.com/news/opinion/letters/false-accusations-1-3611708 |archivedate=2014-11-24 |df= }}
12. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.christiantoday.com/article/david.robertson.confessions.of.a.rich.pastor/42349.htm|title=David Robertson: Confessions of a Rich Pastor|website=www.christiantoday.com|accessdate=3 March 2018|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170313203130/http://www.christiantoday.com/article/david.robertson.confessions.of.a.rich.pastor/42349.htm|archivedate=13 March 2017|df=}}
13. ^{{cite web|url=http://theweeflea.wordpress.com/tag/moody-radio/|title=Moody Radio – TheWeeFlea.com|website=theweeflea.wordpress.com|accessdate=3 March 2018|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150414105626/https://theweeflea.wordpress.com/tag/moody-radio/|archivedate=14 April 2015|df=}}
14. ^{{Cite web|url=http://www.solas-cpc.org/wp/team-member/david-robertson/|title=Solas Centre for Public Christianity|website=www.solas-cpc.org|access-date=2016-04-30|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160605135208/http://www.solas-cpc.org/wp/team-member/david-robertson/|archivedate=2016-06-05|df=}}
15. ^Scottish Christian Broadcast Issue 6, inside front cover.
16. ^{{Cite web|url=https://www.solas-cpc.org/wp/focusarea/quantum-of-solas/|title=Solas Centre for Public Christianity|website=www.solas-cpc.org|language=en-US|access-date=2017-04-17|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170418082321/https://www.solas-cpc.org/wp/focusarea/quantum-of-solas/|archivedate=2017-04-18|df=}}
17. ^{{Cite web|url=https://www.solas-cpc.org/wp/tags/unbelievable/|title=Solas Centre for Public Christianity|website=www.solas-cpc.org|language=en-US|access-date=2017-04-17|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170418162045/https://www.solas-cpc.org/wp/tags/unbelievable/|archivedate=2017-04-18|df=}}
18. ^{{Cite news|url=http://archbishopcranmer.com/daniel-mcarthur-leads-uk-top-100-most-inspirational-christians-2016/|title=Daniel McArthur leads the UK's Top 100 most inspirational Christians 2016|date=2016-12-31|work=Archbishop Cranmer|access-date=2017-04-17|language=en-GB|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170324050434/http://archbishopcranmer.com/daniel-mcarthur-leads-uk-top-100-most-inspirational-christians-2016/|archivedate=2017-03-24|df=}}
19. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/scotland/452282/free-church-minister-rated-one-of-most-influential-christians-in-the-uk/|title=Free Church minister rated one of most influential Christians in the UK - Press and Journal|website=pressandjournal.co.uk|accessdate=3 March 2018|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160323024600/https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/scotland/452282/free-church-minister-rated-one-of-most-influential-christians-in-the-uk/|archivedate=23 March 2016|df=}}
20. ^{{Cite news|url=https://www.premierdigital.org.uk/Premier-DAC/Awards/Shortlist-2014|title=Shortlist 2014 - Premier digital|last=Premier|date=2017-04-17|work=Premier digital|access-date=2017-04-17|language=en-GB|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180303124039/https://www.premierdigital.org.uk/Premier-DAC/Awards/Shortlist-2014|archivedate=2018-03-03|df=}}
21. ^{{Cite news|url=https://www.premierdigital.org.uk/Premier-DAC/Archive/2015/Winners-20152|title=Winners 2015 - Premier digital|last=Premier|date=2017-04-17|work=Premier digital|access-date=2017-04-17|language=en-GB|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170802181737/https://www.premierdigital.org.uk/Premier-DAC/Archive/2015/Winners-20152|archivedate=2017-08-02|df=}}
22. ^{{cite web|url=http://theweeflea.wordpress.com/|title=TheWeeFlea.com|website=TheWeeFlea.com|accessdate=3 March 2018|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160201223825/https://theweeflea.wordpress.com/|archivedate=1 February 2016|df=}}
23. ^{{Cite web|url=https://theweeflea.com/about/|title=About 'The Wee Flea'|date=2013-08-22|website=theweeflea.com|language=en-US|access-date=2016-04-30|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160326063150/http://theweeflea.com/about/|archivedate=2016-03-26|df=}}
24. ^{{cite web|title=5yrs of blogging|url=https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fdarobertsonstpetes%2Fposts%2F10156188819960948&width=500|website=Facebook|publisher=Facebook|accessdate=3 March 2018|location=Dundee|date=28 February 2018|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180303124039/https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fdarobertsonstpetes%2Fposts%2F10156188819960948&width=500%22|archivedate=3 March 2018|df=}}
25. ^{{Citation|last=SolasCPC|title=Peter Tatchell v David Robertson {{!}} Revelation TV {{!}} The future of marriage debate|date=2013-12-12|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0PMKVvl36A|accessdate=2016-04-30|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140615120127/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0PMKVvl36A|archivedate=2014-06-15|df=}}
26. ^{{Citation|last=James Hosie|title=A Public Conversation Between David Robertson and Scott McKenna|date=2015-10-06|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIWhBtR0wAk|accessdate=2016-04-30|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180303124039/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIWhBtR0wAk|archivedate=2018-03-03|df=}}
27. ^{{Citation|last=DarkViper8888|title=#164 Debate - Matt Dillahunty vs David Robertson - Why I Am Not An Atheist - 2014|date=2014-02-20|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GcPFfCfUak|accessdate=2016-04-30|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20151215103852/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GcPFfCfUak|archivedate=2015-12-15|df=}}
28. ^{{Citation|last=DarkViper8888|title=#177 Debate - Matt Dillahunty vs David Robertson - Why I Am Not A Christian - 2014|date=2014-02-27|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dpnp-Hqi8Yk|accessdate=2016-04-30|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160308194309/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dpnp-Hqi8Yk|archivedate=2016-03-08|df=}}
29. ^{{Citation|last=Thomistic Theses|title=The Same Sex marriage Debate - Peter D. Williams/David Robertson vs. Patrick Harvie/William Rennie|date=2014-02-18|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Tba2GVkdlo|accessdate=2016-04-30|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170805183105/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Tba2GVkdlo|archivedate=2017-08-05|df=}}
30. ^{{Citation|last=Atheist vs Theist Debates|title=#110 Debate - Michael Shermer vs David Robertson - Is Christianity Good For Us - 2010|date=2015-11-21|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYkHVxzF0dc|accessdate=2016-04-30|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180303124039/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYkHVxzF0dc|archivedate=2018-03-03|df=}}
31. ^{{Citation|last=DarkViper8888|title=#221 Debate - Gary McLelland vs David Robertson - Is Belief in God a Delusion - 2013|date=2014-12-23|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YxpEdQFptt0|accessdate=2016-04-30|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180303124039/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YxpEdQFptt0|archivedate=2018-03-03|df=}}
32. ^{{Citation|last=Atheist vs Theist Debates|title=#204 Debate - Gary McLelland vs David Robertson - Is Belief in God Reasonable - 2014|date=2016-02-23|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKm4H2ZFcaY|accessdate=2016-04-30|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180303124039/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKm4H2ZFcaY|archivedate=2018-03-03|df=}}
33. ^{{Citation|last=Atheist Ireland|title=Is Christianity holding us back? Michael Nugent v David Robertson|date=2015-11-22|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qMfP-BhtH0|accessdate=2016-04-30|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180303124039/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qMfP-BhtH0|archivedate=2018-03-03|df=}}
34. ^{{Citation|last=DarkViper8888|title=#197 Debate - Peter Cave vs David Robertson - Better with or without God - 2009|date=2014-03-11|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRbdbPypXLo|accessdate=2016-04-30}}
35. ^{{Citation|last=Atheist vs Theist Debates|title=#221 Debate - Alistair Mcbay vs David Robertson - Is Faith in God a Delusion - 2008|date=2016-03-10|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRhlGMr8O2c|accessdate=2016-04-30}}
36. ^{{Citation|last=Atheist vs Theist Debates|title=#187 Debate - Andrew Copson vs David Robertson - Are We Better Off Without God - 2010|date=2016-02-04|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZWgFcp7uao|accessdate=2016-04-30}}
37. ^{{Citation|last=キリストは主である|title=The Gay Marriage Debate: David Robertson vs Adrian Trett|date=2013-10-15|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PAOdHl5rml4|accessdate=2016-04-30|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131231115427/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PAOdHl5rml4|archivedate=2013-12-31|df=}}
38. ^{{Citation|last=Christian Apologetics (Christian Answers)|title=Debate: Catholic vs Protestant - Is the Catholic Church the One True Church? - Williams vs Robertson|date=2014-08-07|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcOWnS89eR8|accessdate=2016-04-30}}

External links

  • David Robertson's Blog
  • St. Peter's Free Church
  • SOLAS-CPC
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