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The Second Great Awakening and the Emptiness of Evangelicalism
Evangelicalism in the United States, and Christianity in the United States in general, has many problems. One only need to compare what is acceptable in Evangelical culture to the teachings of Jesus to see some of the more obvious conflicts. These … Continue reading
Suey Park and the Dire Need for the Prophetic Tradition
“Where are all the prophets who love God?” – Ramone, spoken word poet Suey Park, (who was mentioned last on this blog regarding the furor over #CancelColbert) recently posted about her experiences in the church, and before you continue please … Continue reading
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Tagged Christianity, Killjoy Prophets, prophetic tradition, Suey Park, U.S. Christianity
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Speakfaithfully Podcast Episode 4: Creating Safe Spaces for LGBT people within Christianity with James and Rebecca Farlow
On today’s episode we discuss one straight couple’s efforts to create safe spaces for LGBT people within Christianity , including their new non-profit Sanctuary. Episode 4 – Creating Safe Spaces for LGBT people within Christianity I hope you enjoy this episode. Next week … Continue reading
Would Jesus Colonize You?: Why all Christians, including PM Harper, should oppose Harper’s agenda towards First Nations. (Pt3)
The Gospel is inherently anti-colonial yet many Christians throughout the centuries have been complicit in it. Colonialism is still alive and well today, even if we hide it better. It is also still against the Gospel and the Way of … Continue reading
Would Jesus Colonize you: If so, then what gives with Christianity’s role in Colonialism? (Part 2)
If the Gospel is anti-colonial, why have Christians been so complicit in colonialism? I have argued that the Gospel is inherently anti-colonial. Combine that with the non-violence Jesus taught, practiced and expect us to follow (which thoroughly undercuts the main … Continue reading
Would Jesus Colonize You?: The Anti Colonial Gospel (Pt1)
Would Jesus colonize you? Would Jesus colonize you? Would Jesus force you to convert to another culture, speak another language, adopt different values and change everything about who you are in order to follow Him? Judging the past actions of … Continue reading
Fifty Shades of Fundamentalism: Why is Fundamentalism Bad – Unassailable Ignorance and Fear Masquerading as Faith
The main problem with Fundamentalist Christianity is that it disguises its vices as virtues, and those within it truly believe their worst weaknesses are their greatest strengths. But what do I mean by this? To explain what I mean I … Continue reading
Fifty Shades of Fundamentalism: What is Fundamentalism and where did it come from?
What is Fundamentalism?: A Brief Overview of Fundamentalist’s History and Nature Fundamentalism has its origins in the U.S. in the close of the 19th century. A large group of predominantly white Christians got together annually at the Niagara Bible Conference … Continue reading
Fifty Shades of Fundamentalism: Introduction
There are many different groups of Christians and streams of thought and practice within Christianity. One of the most problematic is Fundamentalist Christianity (hereafter referred to simply as Fundamentalism). Fundamentalism has also recently been at the heart of a global … Continue reading
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Tagged Christian Fundamentalism, Christianity, Fundamentalism, Terry Jones
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Alone But Not Alone and The Christian Imagination of History
Recently the indie Christian film Alone But Not Alone made some waves when it was nominated for an Oscar for best song, a number sung by Joni Eareckson Tada. This was controversial because it was such an obscure film that … Continue reading →