James K. A. Smith gives an interesting introduction to postmodernity that could work for those with little or no theology\philosophy background. Each chapter focuses on a film that he uses to draw out the meaning behind bumper sticker phrases by the most noted of the deconstructionist philosophers. … Read more about Who’s Afraid of Post-Modernism?
Soul Graffiti
Emergent folks often talk about following Jesus or living in the way of Jesus, but rarely is this phrase followed by story after story of a life in process of Christo-transformation. If you want to hear some of these stories and be challenged by them then go get Mark Scandrette’s new book ‘Soul … Read more about Soul Graffiti
Thinking Blogs
I got tagged by Andrew in the thinking blogger meme. My job is to tag 5 blogs that get my head moving. I guess I am not suppose to tag Andrew since he tagged me, but you should still check his out if you haven't.1. Pop Theology: This is blog by a couple theology and culture Phd students. One of … Read more about Thinking Blogs
new conversation weeked update
here. Mary McClintock Fulkerson is joining the conversation and more. … Read more about new conversation weeked update
Christology and Omnipotence
So I haven’t been ignoring Christology, just trying to figure out what to say next that doesn’t presume too much. I came up with a list of issues that I wrestle with and thought I might set them out here and try to cast a general framework for my thinking. No idea what will come next. One of my … Read more about Christology and Omnipotence
EMERGING COMMUNITY VISION pt.1
This summer I am interning with the local baptist association and their church plants. One of my jobs is writing up a brief description of a potential emerging community that could be used to help explain it to church people who may not know anything about the emergent movement so that they have … Read more about EMERGING COMMUNITY VISION pt.1
Graduation
The Best Two Profs on Planet EarthMy Pannenberg MinionMy favorite 2 div students (who happen to be my wife and bro)My Class and Profs … Read more about Graduation
Len Sweet Audio pt 1
I posted the first segment of Len Sweet's audio from the 'Remix\Reboot' event. Check it out. … Read more about Len Sweet Audio pt 1
Whitehead on Caesar-fying God
'When the Western world accepted Christianity, Caesar conquered; and the received text of Western theology was edited by his lawyers...The brief Galilean vision of humility flickered throughout the ages, uncertainly. In the official formulation of the religion it has assumed the trivial form of the … Read more about Whitehead on Caesar-fying God
The Gospels, Jesus, and Christology
So a friend and I were in a conversation about Christology, which is just the fancy word for theology about the person (how human\divine stuff works out) and the work (what was accomplished in Christ). I promised I would attempt to write a few blog entries that are not completely useless and … Read more about The Gospels, Jesus, and Christology
Why I Need to find $ to go to AAR in november.
Joint Session of the Open and Relational Theologies Unit and the Christian Systematic Theology Group“Radical Orthodoxy and Process Theology”Chairs: Thomas Jay Oord & James K. Smith-- Graham Ward, “The Bride of Christ: Creation, Christology, Ecclesiology”-- Catherine Keller, “Reciprocating Gifts: … Read more about Why I Need to find $ to go to AAR in november.
The Good, The Bad, and the Something
The Good: I am done with div school in 2 weeksThe Bad: The Heat are not in the NBA playoffs any moreThe Something: I preached today at New community and you can hear it. … Read more about The Good, The Bad, and the Something