On this week’s TNT I introduced an interesting thought experiment: take the cross out of the Jesus story and see what you can still do. This this thought experiment appeals to me for two reasons: Modern Protestants have overdone it on the cross The incarnation and resurrection hold far more … Read more about Christianity Without A Cross?
I is for Infallible, Inerrant, Impassible and Immutable
Note: all relevant ‘I’ words will be placed in italics. It is an unfortunate quirk in the English language that leads negatives - or negations - to begin with the letter ‘I’. The resulting effect is that some of the most problematic and even disturbing words in the theological tool-shed begin … Read more about I is for Infallible, Inerrant, Impassible and Immutable
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
Reclamation, Religion and Consumerism’s Bricolage: in conversation with Philip Clayton
A couple of weeks ago I had a very interesting conversation with Philip Clayton. Several of us went out for lunch after the High Gravity session on Religion & Science. We were at a restaurant where the walls were decorated with a busy collection of reclaimed signs, old pictures and repurposed … Read more about Reclamation, Religion and Consumerism’s Bricolage: in conversation with Philip Clayton
Beauty, Bodies and Blunders
President Obama got in some hot water for a compliment he paid California Attorney General Kamala Harris. He said: You have to be careful to, first of all, say she is brilliant and she is dedicated and she is tough, and she is exactly what you'd want in anybody who is administering the law, and … Read more about Beauty, Bodies and Blunders
Local and Second Naïveté (Day 20)
In chapter 20 of his book Neighbors and Wisemen, Tony Kriz talks about the virtues, and limitations, of the move toward local. A couple of months ago, Tony took my on a walk about his neighborhood as we were on the phone for our interview for the Hombrewed Podcast. Tony loves his neighbors … Read more about Local and Second Naïveté (Day 20)
Our Theology Starts 100 Years Ago: an experiment
I want to throw something out and see if it has legs. I will be playing a character today - feel free to play along! My great-grandmother was born into a world that no longer exists in many ways. I’m preparing a presentation for the Subverting the Norm Conference. I have been reviewing a book … Read more about Our Theology Starts 100 Years Ago: an experiment
Keeping up with Epperly
I was so pleased to turn on the Doug Pagitt radio show podcast and hear the voice of Bruce Epperly. Several months ago I had the chance to interview Dr. Epperly - he made my job pretty easy. As we get ready for 2012 Emergent Village Theological Conversation - which will feature conversation … Read more about Keeping up with Epperly
a big difference between Christianity and Islam
I continue to be very excited about the Claremont Lincoln University Project to bring together Jewish, Muslim and Christian scholars and practitioners. It is essential for the future that each tradition initiate its young leaders and thinkers in at atmosphere of mutual exchange and … Read more about a big difference between Christianity and Islam
The Big Theological Throw Down with John Cobb & Paul Capetz: Homebrewed Christianity 101
With this mind blowing episode the Homebrewed Christianity Podcast crosses into the second 100 episodes!! Chad and I are thrilled to still be trying out this audiological and theological adventure with all y'all Deacons! Going forward we would really like to know more about who you want on (and … Read more about The Big Theological Throw Down with John Cobb & Paul Capetz: Homebrewed Christianity 101
Incarnation and Imagination with Darby Ray: Homebrewed Christianity 71
We finish up the second year of the podcast with Darby Kathleen Ray, professor of religious studies at Millsaps College in Jackson, Mississippi. Dr. Ray's book Incarnation and Imagination: A Christian Ethic of Ingenuity is about the incarnation as the key to God's ingenious and imaginative response … Read more about Incarnation and Imagination with Darby Ray: Homebrewed Christianity 71