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Category Archives: Theology
Book Review: Wrestling with Questions
Wrestling with Questions: An Introduction to Contemporary Theologies, by Gregory C. Higgins, is an excellent book for those looking for a brief and informative introduction to the most prominent theologians and theological movements in 20th century. Continue reading
Why I Am Joining the Episcopal Church
As promised on facebook, I decided to write a post about my joining of the Episcopal Church (it won’t be officially until May).Yes, you did read that correctly. After years of wandering between theological traditions, unable to find an appropriate fit, the journey has ended. Continue reading
Book Review: Constructive Theology- A Contemporary Approach to Classical Themes
Constructive Theology: A Contemporary Approach to Classical Themes reads like a rolodex of prominent living theologians. Edited by Serene Jones and Paul Lakeland, this introduction to Christian theology provides both a broad and a narrow window to doing theology in a contemporary context. Continue reading
Posted in Books, Theology
Tagged Book Review, Constructive Theology, Paul Lakeland, Serene Jones, Systematic Theology, Theology
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Thoughts on God and Sex-Changes
What does God think about folks who decide to have gender reassignment surgeries? What about folks who manipulate their gender via prescribed chemicals? Consequently, what are Christians to think about such practices? Continue reading
Posted in Church Living, Evangelicalism, Theology
Tagged Gender, Gender and Religion, Gender Issues, Gender Reassignment, Sex-Change
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Should Evangelicals Reconsider Same-Sex Marriage?
In recent memory, few issues have stirred the ire and hostility of evangelicals like homosexual marriage. The sheer mention of homosexuality, in many circles, is enough warrant to display some of the basest human reactions conceivable. Behind closed doors, where it is assume one can speak freely, otherwise loving people transform into bastions of hate. In an instantaneous transformation, otherwise loving people turn and vehemently bellow, “Homosexuality is an ABOMINATION!” Extended descriptions of how “sickening” and “perverse” such behavior is generally follow such outbursts. These descriptions are often capped with proposed solutions for handling the problem. In my experience, murder is often a solution offered. Continue reading
Posted in Evangelicalism, Theology
Tagged Evangelicalism, gay marriage, Same-Sex Marriage
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Why I Don’t Care About Darfur
Why I Don’t Care About Darfur RELEVANTmagazine.com just e-published and essay I’ve been working on. It’s entitled ‘Why I Don’t Care About Darfur‘. Here’s a brief excerpt: Over the last 10 years, Africa has become chic. George Clooney has petitioned … Continue reading
A New Face for Biblical Inerrancy: Kenton Sparks: God’s Word in Human Words (Part 5 of 6)
Part 1 Part 2: Introduction Part 3: Confrontation & Consecration Part 4: Peter Enns: Biblical Inspiration and God’s Accommodation Kenton Sparks: God’s Word in Human Words Kenton Sparks’ God’s Word in Human Words (GWHW) follows Enns’ I&I, continuing its crusade … Continue reading
A New Face for Biblical Inerrancy: Introduction (Part 2 of 6)
For a quick reference on what this post is about, read Part 1. *Waits for folks to go read and come back* So here’s the fist section of the paper: On May 26, 2008 the Board of Trustees at Westminster … Continue reading
Aesthetics and Ancillary Theology
Florrie and I traveled to the North Carolina Museum of Art today. First opened in the 1940′s the museum features: Grecco-Roman, European, American, African, Judaic, and Modern artists in its permanent collections. While wandering through the collections, I noticed an … Continue reading
Posted in Aesthetics, Evangelicalism, Theology
Tagged Aesthetics, Art, Museum, Philosophy, Theology
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Who Wants to Go to Envision ’08?
Envision 2008 Princeton, New Jersey June 8-10th According to the website: http://ev08.org/ Envision ‘08 is about the power of the gospel to transform the public square. It’s about Jesus and justice, evangelical history and heritage, and practiced theology. It’s about … Continue reading
Posted in Brian McLaren, Christianity, Church History, Emergence, Emerging Church, Evangelical Manifesto, Random Bloggings, Theology
Tagged Being Poor, Brian McLaren, Culture, Doug Pagitt, Envision 08, Evangelical, Evangelicalism, Faith, God!, Jay Bakker, Picking up Bottles, Politics, Princeton, Religion, Samir Selmanovic, Social Justice, Theology, Washing Cars
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