Jesus: Historical or Mythical?
When Bart Ehrman’s Did Jesus Exist?: The Historical Argument for Jesus of Nazarethhit the shelves last year, he encountered considerable criticism from several scholars. This… Read More »Jesus: Historical or Mythical?
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Trinitarian Snuggle Buddies
Celtic trinitarian knot Ahh, to be in love. Candle-lit dinners. Quiet snuggling on the couch in the winter. Passion between the sheets. Sitting comfortably in… Read More »Trinitarian Snuggle Buddies
Peter Rollins on the Radical Theological Tradition
Peter Rollins, How (Not) to Speak of God I first encountered Peter Rollins’ work through his How (Not) to Speak of God in about 2006. Instantly, I… Read More »Peter Rollins on the Radical Theological Tradition
The Actualizing of God in Radical Theology Through Self-Annihilation
Radical Incarnation Generally, when I think of a death of God theologian, I think of a theologian who asserts that theistic language simply doesn’t work… Read More »The Actualizing of God in Radical Theology Through Self-Annihilation
Thomas JJ Altizer and the Death of God
Perhaps no phrase will ruffle theological feathers faster than “God is dead.” When Thomas JJ Altizer pronounced these words as a Christian theologian, many Christians… Read More »Thomas JJ Altizer and the Death of God
Does Religion Have a Place in the Future?
A little while back, I came across this article posted by the Progressive Christian Alliance on their Facebook page. The Cambridge Union Society held a… Read More »Does Religion Have a Place in the Future?
C.R.E.A.M.
Where I live has been termed “Rockford ghetto” by a friend. It’s not the poorest neighborhood in town, but it’s near the bottom. Everybody around… Read More »C.R.E.A.M.
Becoming Christ-Like
Years back, I read a book called The Celtic Way of Prayer. The highlight for me was when Esther De Waal talked about the importance… Read More »Becoming Christ-Like
Rabbi Michael Lerner on the Cry for Relief from Egypt
Egypt is becoming a hotspot. It’s people cry out for the end of an oppressive regime. With revolution in the air, I’m embarrassed to say… Read More »Rabbi Michael Lerner on the Cry for Relief from Egypt
Introducing Slavoj Zizek
I thankfully stumbled Fora.Tv recently. I highly recommend checking it out; it’s brain food on crack. While searching through their religion section, I found a presentation by Slavoj… Read More »Introducing Slavoj Zizek