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What the Hell do We do with…Hell (Part 2)

by irreverance
June 20, 2014September 3, 2019

In this four-part series, I explore various contemporary understandings of hell. Last episode looked at a couple of conservative evangelical approaches. This episode looks at… Read More »

What the Hell do We do with…Hell? (Part 1)

by irreverance
June 15, 2014September 3, 2019

My impression is that many (if not most) progressives don’t believe in “hell”. This whole idea that a God who is love would consign someone… Read More »

Commenting Policy

by irreverance
June 15, 2014September 3, 2019

I approach virtual space the same way I do personal space. I don’t go into someone else’s space and disrespect the host. I expect the… Read More »

Reflection on Ash Wednesday

by irreverance
March 5, 2014September 3, 2019

From dust, to dust While in seminary, four of us students set out to walk the outdoor labyrinth at Sinsinawa on Ash Wednesday. Actually, the trip… Read More »

Sharing My Faith

by irreverance
December 28, 2013September 3, 2019

10.1: “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, evidence of things not seen.” Years back, I worked as an administrative assistant for a… Read More »

New Book Coming: A Theology of Dog

by irreverance
November 30, 2013September 3, 2019

The likely cover for book #2 The craziness of life is leading me to reduce my weekly blogging to whenever I can get to it.… Read More »

A Progressive Christian Hope for The Kingdom of God

by irreverance
November 17, 2013September 3, 2019

Hope is important in ways that we often don’t realize. It is ultimately what drives us to do as we do. The stronger the hope,… Read More »

In Awe of Geese

by irreverance
November 2, 2013September 3, 2019

The majesty of creation overhead Every morning, Loki wakes me up bright and early so I can take him out to go potty. As it… Read More »

Imago Dei: Dog the Father, Dog the Son, and Cat the Hissing Spirit

by irreverance
October 26, 2013September 3, 2019

A diverse family My household contains one cat, one human, and one dog. Three different species with three different personalities. As you may be able… Read More »

Jesus: Historical or Mythical?

by irreverance
October 20, 2013

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 »

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