Interesting question. I’d say “No.” I’d “label” him as orthodox, Protestant, German, Lutheran, Pietist. The evangelical movement is more or less the Reformed side of the Reformation than the Lutheran side. (Though the German Lutherans themselves call themselves “evangelisch” in German.) What about you? Would you say Bonhoeffer is an evangelical? Added question: If Bonhoeffer were alive, which denomination would he be a part of?  Eric Metaxas, author of a wonderful new biography of Bonhoeffer (Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy... Read more

I’ve been listening to Josh Fox’s new album, Radiant, and especially to track 2: Mighty is Our God. It puts into music and lyrics the essence of Psalm 19. (iTunes link.) The song begins with an almost Robin Mark-beat and then soars into the sort of praise we find in Psalm 19 — straightforward praise and declaration of the goodness of God. It moves, as does Psalm 19, from the heavens that declare the glory of God and then to... Read more

James Emery White’s , in his new book ( Christ Among the Dragons: Finding Our Way Through Cultural Challenges), zeroes in the issue of civility. We looked at one treatment of the theme Wednesday and today we look at a second one: polarizations within the church. What are you doing to reduce polarizations of the One Church in your community? What do you think are the signs that a church is divisive? one that is unifying? These polarizations divide the Church. He... Read more

C. Michael Patton has a post meandering through things he used to believe. But he isn’t so sure anymore. Like you are either 100% correct in theology or wrong. Or all sins are equal in God’s sight. The unbeliever’s skepticism is always unfounded. What about you? What are some things you used to think were so important but now think are wrong-headed or up-for-grabs? Read more

All in good fun. Did you see this one? Read more

The Church in America is changing, and Origins is at the forefront. Origins is a worldwide network of leaders who follow Jesus thriving on the diversity and creativity growing in the Church.  It’s an externally-focused network of creatives, business leaders, activists, educators, and leaders that exist to love humanity and serve the mission of Jesus. If you want to understand and experience the evolving face of Christianity, one that represents the diversity, passion, and creativity found in the ways of... Read more

We are fortunate here at the Jesus Creed blog to have so many readers and commenters. One of whom is “T” and he is a lawyer. Here are his reflections on the SCOTUS ruling on the California case, and I hope we can have a good conversation about this.  Should Christian organizations be protected by the Law so they can include in their groups only those who affirm their guidelines? What a field day for the heat. Monday, the Supreme... Read more