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In western culture we have not only grown accustomed to dualisms of various kinds, but we seem to assume they are unavoidable. Whether we’re talking about the sacred and the secular, divinity and humanity, or the natural and the spiritual, we live in a society more characterized by either/ors than by both/ands. A Theology of […]
Most readers will recognize the name Billy Idol, the ’80s-era singer of such tunes as “Rebel Yell,” “White Wedding,” and “Eyes Without a Face.” But what many don’t remember is that before he was a pop star he was a punker who fronted the band Generation X. Generation X (betcha didn’t know it was also […]
On the most recent episode of Misfit Faith I chatted with Jay Bakker who, besides being the son of Jim and Tammy Faye, is a pastor and writer and was one of the first public Christian figures to declare that his church was going to take an affirming stance toward the queer community. One of […]
I’ve long felt that the underlying message of the Christian religion can be summed up in one word: Sacrifice. Indeed, regardless of what one thinks of religious stories like the cross and resurrection — are they literal historical events, mere metaphors designed to teach us spiritual principles, or both? — it cannot be denied that […]
Hey everyone, it’s Me, God (or “The Lord God Almighty,” “Creator of Heaven and Earth,” and “Savior of the World” if you’re not into the whole brevity thing). As you’re no doubt aware, there was another mass shooting last night: It took place in Las Vegas and is (for the time being anyway) the deadliest […]
While speaking with one of my mentoring clients recently it occurred to me that most evangelical Christians are incredibly tolerant. Of God, I mean. Indeed, the tolerance exhibited by the faithful toward God is virtually limitless. Can he lay waste to entire civilizations? Sure! Can he sanction rape and slavery? Why not? Can he orchestrate […]