A call to a new Reformation in the teaching and life of Jesus' followers
I’ve been running into a lot of comments from friends across the blogosphere lately, revolving around the issue of how the church should respond to homosexuality today. I write this response with trepidation, because I have a hunch it’ll upset many of my more “liberal” friends with about the same level of fervor many of my other writings upset my “conservative” brethren. However, I feel … Continue reading Open? Yes! Affirming? No.
Those who’ve read my blog for any length of time know that I dispute the usual Evangelical/Fundamentalist doctrines of Biblical inspiration. What may have not been so clear, except by extrapolation, is what I do (and do not) propose this means when it comes to the authority-basis for Christian belief and practice. I begin with the premise (unprovable—that’s why it’s a premise—but I believe it’s … Continue reading Some of what I believe today – Biblical interpretation
I was at an event recently where a missionary from Africa came and shared about their work. After he spoke a pastor came up and shared how blessed he felt that a member of his church was called to the mission field. Although it sounds odd it seemed as though in the mind of the pastor this persons calling was “higher” because he left the … Continue reading Aren’t We All Missionaries?
I’ve not had time to write for the last couple weeks, but I have to recommend this editorial, Evangelicals Without Blowhards by Nicholas Kristoff in the New York Times. Kristoff makes an excellent case for what happens when people actually try to live like Jesus instead of usurping the Holy Spirit’s role in convicting everyone else of sin. He also gives a heartfelt tribute to … Continue reading “Evangelicals Without Blowhards” – Nicholas Kristoff speaks