Michael Hardin is the author of several books Stricken by God?: Nonviolent Identification and the Victory of Christ Compassionate Eschatology: The Future as Friend The Jesus Driven Life: Reconnecting Humanity With Jesus among others [you can find here] He is the Executive Director of … Read more about Michael Hardin on the Bible & Atonement
Brian McLaren & James Alison on Religion, Violence & Mimetic Theory
When Brian McLaren calls and says, "Tripp you gotta record this & share it. I think James is gonna be gold." then you do it. This episode is a conversation between James Alison & Brian McLaren. It took place as part of a Raven Foundation event that explored how the work of René Girard … Read more about Brian McLaren & James Alison on Religion, Violence & Mimetic Theory
Greg Boyd Is Not Emergent
I love Twitter. It is the best (and fastest) way to catch a sense of what is going on and get updated on trending topics. It is truly amazing to see what some can do with 140 characters. The other day I 'eavesdropped' on a really interesting exchange that was telling - in just 3 tweets. Rob … Read more about Greg Boyd Is Not Emergent
Beyoncé and the Bigger Question
It is with great interest that I have read the blowback over the Beyoncé SuperBowl Half-Time Show. I have read several interesting articles - both in support and in criticism - of the spectacle. I get why people want to talk about her outfit, her moves, and her assembled cast of all females - … Read more about Beyoncé and the Bigger Question