Sometimes it is difficult to have faith in human progress when it comes to justice issues. I have hope and do what I can. But time often proves that the human race can perpetually devise ways to achieve its selfish and destructive ends. I wrote a post quite a while ago about the difficulty of holding a dialog between liberals, moderates and fundamentalists. You can read it here. I linked to a recent manifesto written by Bishop Shelby Spong in which he expresses his decision to longer drag his … [Read more...]
Compared to Bishop Spong??!!
September 9, 2009 By 7 Comments
Some Sundays ago after our service a woman who was visiting informed me that she was a minister. She said that my talk was very interesting, but that I reminded her of Bishop Spong. She asked if I knew who that was. Oh yes! I know who he is. Now... upon reflection, I'm not sure if it was a compliment or a criticism from her. I don't agree with everything Spong says, but I do read his stuff and agree with much of it, especially his critique of Christianity, the church and its theology. Here is a … [Read more...]
Idea for a Story
June 10, 2008 By 15 Comments
Here's a possible idea for a story. If anyone uses it for a book or movie, you must pay me ;) It is completely based on the news I've heard that scientists have gathered enough blood remains from the Shroud of Turin to determine its DNA. So here's my idea: PART ONE: In the not too distant future, say, 2020, the labs are broken into which holds the blood remains and DNA tests of the Shroud of Turin and some of the samples are stolen. At some point we learn that it is masterminded by several … [Read more...]
the atheist vocation
January 2, 2007 By 3 Comments
on jake's cue from a comment yesterday, i've responded to an article he referred to me. Bishop Spong, in an online forum article, writes: I welcome the attention that serious atheists like Richard Dawkins and Sam Harris are offering the world at this moment through their books. They are bringing what I regard as a deserved criticism and a necessary correction to what Christianity has become in our generation. i whole-heartedly agree with this opening paragraph. i think it needs to be heard, … [Read more...]
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