Voices of the Emergent Village Community
It is once again time for a #progGOD challenge. Tony Jones called all us emergent-y types to write on the meaning and, potentially, necessity for the crucifixion. Here’s what I had to say: “Because this great love can move us to do wonderful and amazing things, but it can also make us furious, jealous, or even vengeful [...]
Orphans Quite by chance I saw an article explaining how Roman fathers would keep their hands folded when presented with their newborn children. They had the choice to except or reject paternity. To reject meant the child would be cast onto the street to be at the mercy of passers-by or carrion [...]
Over the next several months I will be posting some of my poetry every Wednesday. Why? I feel like too many words are going out all around us with too little credence given them. It is difficult to hear through too many words, which often excuses us from doing. Sometimes a song or a poem [...]
After talking to Bo Sanders of Homebrewed Christianity on the Doug Pagitt Radio show last week, I was inspired to write this piece about my shifting perspective on the crucifixion and my movement away from dualistic thinking about our souls and bodies. You may have to paste this link in your browser as I cannot [...]
Some of my reflections about feminism and privilege after being on the Doug Pagitt Radio show last week: Confessions of Privilege from a White Feminist by victoria on January 31, 2013 There is not much that screams feminist as loudly as a hyphenated last name like mine. When identifying myself as a feminist, I often [...]
A couple of weeks ago, I wrote critically about a meeting of Emergence Christianity folks that happened in Memphis in advance of Phyllis Tickle’s national book event. I want to clarify a few things. I LOVE the emergent movement and it’s the only reason I am a practicing Christian again, (nothing short of a miracle [...]
It is coming….the signs of restored racism in our society are beginning to show… Increased hate crimes, record gun sales, White Male Supremacy is definitely on the rebound! It was precipitated by the organized resistance to the first Black President, (think Tea Party and the hijacking of the Republican led House). The Tea Party and [...]
An Endorsement of the Video: “almost finished it, really good video man, loving the down-to-earth examples you offer. Would’ve been interesting to see you unpack the media as masturbatory prop more fully, but it stands as a strong, challenging, and ethical argument/reading of courtly love.” NEW VIDEO: (ROUGH CUT!)
This blog is an experiment. We are seeking to include as many voices as are willing to join together and tell stories, create ideas, and generate friendships that will compel us to the future. There are more than 50 people who will be adding their voices to this conversation. Some will write, some will post audio, some will post video.
You will hear from Christians and Jews; denominationalists and free-range spiritualists; conservatives and liberals; the faith-filled and the faith-hesitant.
We are a collective of people who are not only concerned about the “right and left” but now and the future. Emergent Village is a community that wants to make something together.
We invite you to join us.
Read, comment, spread the word and consider adding your voice. If you would like to be one the bloggers contact Doug Pagitt at doug@dougpagitt.com.
To learn more about Emergent Village go to EmergentVillage.com.
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