I know, I know. Cyber-ethics may not sound that riveting on first blush, but from Wikileaks and Anonymous to your kids on Youtube and every time you swipe a credit card, cyber security is everywhere. And with that incredible power comes both the potential to use and abuse it. Kinda like … Read more about Cyber-Ethics, Star Wars-ing and the Trump Factor
Born Of A Virgin? It happened a lot back then
I posted this 2 years ago today and thought it might be fun to revisit. As Christians we confess that Jesus was born to a virgin. Some people doubt the accuracy of that - but they may not realize that it was not that uncommon back then. Here are just 10 people born of a virgin in the ancient … Read more about Born Of A Virgin? It happened a lot back then
The Historical St. Nick, the White Santa, Marxist Pope, & More: Christmas Special w/ Adam English
Santa & Jesus aren't white, Christmas isn't about Capitalism, the Pope isn't a Marxist leftist, the Christian Calendar is a hardcore form of resistance, and you find out that Roger Olson's own student turned Tripp into a Process theologian. That is just a bit of what is in store for you in this … Read more about The Historical St. Nick, the White Santa, Marxist Pope, & More: Christmas Special w/ Adam English
Jesus Isn’t Superman
As you may be aware, with the release of the Man of Steel movie earlier this year there was a major push by evangelical marketing types to get preachers to focus on the messianic imagery that had been intentionally spliced into the movie. This is not my concern (although insights about that … Read more about Jesus Isn’t Superman
Books You Will Need In The New Year
As long as you are Christmas shopping, you might as well pick up some resources that will be helpful in 2014! In early 2014 we have an Eco-Theology series called "HomeBrewed Grown Christianity" all about-earth care and lovin' God. It will be a 5 part series with a TNT follow-up will be the final … Read more about Books You Will Need In The New Year
Do people know that the Immaculate Conception wasn’t Jesus? I didn’t.
Two things that you should know up front: #1 as someone raised Evangelical - I love Christmas. Now that I am working in a Mainline church - I am warming up to Advent. #2 I am not a Catholic Scholar so what I am about to say is my own little theory about coming to this party late. Do people … Read more about Do people know that the Immaculate Conception wasn’t Jesus? I didn’t.
Of Course Jesus Was Born of A Virgin – it happened a lot back then
As Christians we confess that Jesus was born to a virgin. Some people doubt the accuracy of that - but they may not realize that it was not that uncommon back then. Here are just 10 people born of a virgin in the ancient world: Buddha Krishna - born without a sexual union, by “mental … Read more about Of Course Jesus Was Born of A Virgin – it happened a lot back then
Justin Lee on Rescuing the Gospel from the Gay-vs.-Christians Debate
After a delightful anecdote about Christian's daughter and a painful listen to the worst version of "O Holy Night" ever recorded, Christian and Jordan welcome Justin Lee, founder of the Gay Christian Network and author of Torn: Rescuing the Gospel from the Gays-vs.-Christians Debate, to the … Read more about Justin Lee on Rescuing the Gospel from the Gay-vs.-Christians Debate
Is Advent Still Worth Doing? An Honest Question from Bo Sanders
This past Monday John Stewart did a very funny bit on the Daily Show about how Christmas has gotten so big that it is starting to take over other Holidays - what we used to call Thanksgiving is now ‘Black Thursday’ ... Watch out: you’re next Halloween! And in one sense, it is true. Christmas has … Read more about Is Advent Still Worth Doing? An Honest Question from Bo Sanders
Advent TNT Extravaganza
Tripp and Bo explore the season of Advent through song, story, and proleptic possibility. They wander through theological frameworks, eschatological expectations and process potential for a greater engagement. Translation: Tripp sings and then they talk about the meaning of the song ... … Read more about Advent TNT Extravaganza
Merry Christmas! Peace on Earth… and all that good stuff
In Luke chapter 2 the Angel of the Lord says something really profound (v.14) "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among men with whom God is pleased" (NAS) It is beautiful in its simplicity. I'm not trying to make this into a three point sermon, but it does seem to me that there … Read more about Merry Christmas! Peace on Earth… and all that good stuff
Jesus & Occupy Bethlehem
I was in staff meeting this week and we were planning the Christmas week services. We got to the Christmas Eve service and the outline was for a “Lessons and Carols” format with 7 ‘lessons’ from Scripture and 7 carols in between each one. It turns out that the service had gone a lit long last … Read more about Jesus & Occupy Bethlehem