Comments on: The Labor of the Willing-pt. 1 http://joshpackard.com/2008/04/08/the-labor-of-the-willing-pt-1/ "The fascination of sociology lies in the fact that its perspective makes us see in a new light the very world in which we have lived all our lives." P. Berger Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:31:44 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: J. R. Miller http://joshpackard.com/2008/04/08/the-labor-of-the-willing-pt-1/#comment-42 Tue, 02 Sep 2008 07:39:24 +0000 http://joshpackard.wordpress.com/?p=38#comment-42 Hi, I am not sure what progress you have been making, but I wanted to let you know I am starting a discussion of your work and thought you might like to see it

http://www.morethancake.org/2008/09/organization-without-institution.html

]]> By: jrmiller http://joshpackard.com/2008/04/08/the-labor-of-the-willing-pt-1/#comment-9 Tue, 08 Apr 2008 20:17:49 +0000 http://joshpackard.wordpress.com/?p=38#comment-9 Thank. I will do just as. I am following along here, and I downloaded your research. I plan on blogging about this after some time to digest your offerings.

I appreciate most the distinction you have observed between organization vs. institution. I wrote recently about having “Systems for a Viable Body and I think it fits in well with your current observations, but your stuff will force me to go much deeper.

Thanks!

Joe

]]> By: jryanpackard http://joshpackard.com/2008/04/08/the-labor-of-the-willing-pt-1/#comment-8 Tue, 08 Apr 2008 19:33:05 +0000 http://joshpackard.wordpress.com/?p=38#comment-8 That’s an interesting question, jrmiller. Those are just the kinds of issues that I hope this site can grapple with as I am just a sociologist reporting what I find and explaining why and how it works at this juncture in history. I hope those (like yourself?) with more theological gifts can integrate their knowledge to address these issues.

]]> By: jrmiller http://joshpackard.com/2008/04/08/the-labor-of-the-willing-pt-1/#comment-7 Tue, 08 Apr 2008 18:10:17 +0000 http://joshpackard.wordpress.com/?p=38#comment-7 very interesting and compelling. I resonate with much of what you write. I have a question. Maybe I am mixing apples and oranges, but how does the idea of a willing labor force fit in with what we see happen in Acts where the 7 men are chosen to serve and distribute the food to the widows and orphans. Is that an example of institutionalism or a willing labor force?

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