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Constructive Theology is Improvable and Practical

July 10, 2022 “It [the book] is a work of constructive theology—offering a positive, practical, open, faithful, improvable, and fresh articulation of Christian faith suitable for people in our dynamic times. It is also a work of public and practical theology—theology that is worked out by “normal” people in daily life.” –Brian McLaren, We MakeContinue reading “Constructive Theology is Improvable and Practical”

Violence and Faith

The day after nineteen, 9 and 10 year old grade 4 children and two teachers were gunned down by an eighteen year old, who 8 days ago legally purchased an assault rifle and high capacity magazine in Uvalde, Texas. Faith choices comes to me when I take seriously the events that transpire in real livesContinue reading “Violence and Faith”

Introduction to the New Testament

I’m considering the idea of teaching a 13-week, online, live course, “An Introduction to the New Testament.” I’m looking for feedback from those who might be interested about what they would be able/willing to pay to attend such a course. The content is an academic introduction to the New Testament is therefore non-sectarian, non-confessional. BelieversContinue reading “Introduction to the New Testament”

We’re All Living in Glass Houses

Shouldn’t we all stop throwing stones at each others, especially when we all live in glass houses? Does any person, group of people, or any political, philosophical or religious perspective have an absolute corner on truth? Aren’t all of our perspectives, beliefs and even convictions vulnerable to questioning and critique? Maybe we should stop actingContinue reading “We’re All Living in Glass Houses”

Biblical Beginnings 7a: Genesis 2:4b–25, Translation with Notes

On the day Yahweh[1] Elohim made land and skies there were not yet any shrubs of the field on the land and not yet any plants of the field had sprouted because Yahweh Elohim had not caused rain on the land and there was no human to work the ground. And fresh water came upContinue reading “Biblical Beginnings 7a: Genesis 2:4b–25, Translation with Notes”

Introduce Yourself (Example Post)

This is an example post, originally published as part of Blogging University. Enroll in one of our ten programs, and start your blog right. You’re going to publish a post today. Don’t worry about how your blog looks. Don’t worry if you haven’t given it a name yet, or you’re feeling overwhelmed. Just click theContinue reading “Introduce Yourself (Example Post)”