Article I wrote for the Journal of Political Theology

Last updated on: December 15, 2012 at 8:27 pm By Andrew Marin

Recently I was asked to write an article for the Journal of Political Theology. This academic journal is the world’s premier journal about the intersection of politics and theology, and members of its editorial board include Cornel West, Miroslav Volf and Walter Brueggeman, among many other well respected and notable commentators and theologians in the world of politics and religion. The article I wrote, that was peer reviewed and published this month, is: Winner Take All? – A Political and Religious Assessment of... Read more

8/10 Living in the Tension

Last updated on: December 15, 2012 at 8:28 pm By Andrew Marin

We will be meeting tonight for our Living in the Tension community gathering at 7pm. If you are around Chicago, we will be meeting on 5255 N. Ashland Ave. in Room 120. We will be touching on the topic of heteronormativity tonight and hope you can join us. Much love. www.themarinfoundation.org Read more

August 8: My One Sentence Bible

Last updated on: December 15, 2012 at 8:28 pm By Andrew Marin

What is My One Sentence Bible? 8-8-11: You can fool as many people as you are able, but it doesn’t matter because who you are in secret will always be made known, in this life or the next. Luke 12:2-3 Reverence must be reserved for that which is eternally sacred; not for that which you deem temporarily important. Luke 12:4-5 You are so very precious to God and will always be counted as a sacred creation of the Creator. Luke... Read more

August 7: My One Sentence Bible

Last updated on: December 15, 2012 at 8:29 pm By Andrew Marin

What is My One Sentence Bible? 8-7-11: When people don’t like what you truthfully say to them, they 1) Get mad at you, and 2) Try to trap you so you will be the one who looks stupid, not them. Luke 11:53-54 Large crowds continue to go out of their way to gather because you are either a spectacle or someone with something profound enough to listen to. Luke 12:1a A lie about you will always spread quicker, and more... Read more

August 6: My One Sentence Bible

Last updated on: December 15, 2012 at 8:29 pm By Andrew Marin

What is My One Sentence Bible? 8-6-11: To Dishonor Jesus #1: Give the proper tithe and think that satisfies the call to being a faithful follower of Jesus. Luke 11:42 To Dishonor Jesus #2: Entitlement to power, privilege and status—and the recognition that comes with those things. Luke 11:43 To Dishonor Jesus #3: That you do so little with you faith you might as well be dead. Luke 11:44 To Dishonor Jesus #4: Oppress the weak while basking in your... Read more

Love People More

Last updated on: December 15, 2012 at 8:30 pm By Andrew Marin

The following post was written by Nathan Albert, Director of Pastoral Care at The Marin Foundation. “A NEW command I give you: love one another. As I have loved you so you must love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.” -Jesus... Read more

August 5: My One Sentence Bible

Last updated on: December 15, 2012 at 8:30 pm By Andrew Marin

What is My One Sentence Bible? 8-5-11: The Lord cares nothing about your appearance or status and everything about your heart. The prioritization is up to you… Luke 11:39 “You foolish people!” A quote from Jesus to the religious gatekeepers trying to place a hierarchy on His word and deed. Are you that foolish? Luke 11:40a Cleanliness is more than purity in mind and spirit. It’s about recognizing what the Lord has given you, and in turn, what you do... Read more

August 4: My One Sentence Bible

Last updated on: December 15, 2012 at 8:31 pm By Andrew Marin

What is My One Sentence Bible? 8-4-11: When you hear teaching of deep wisdom never ignore it. Repent. Implement. Luke 11:30-32 You must not hide or cower from the eternal wisdom given to you by the Lord. Faith is confidence. Shine it bright. Luke 11:33-36 Do you have enough faith to recline at a table full of your enemies and know the Lord’s will be done? Luke 11:37 You can have as many ‘correct set’ of rituals to come to... Read more

Crippling Messages & Our Liberating Reality

Last updated on: December 15, 2012 at 8:32 pm By Andrew Marin

The following post was written by Kevin Harris, Director of Community Relations at The Marin Foundation. When we look to scripture, we see the way that God sees us in Christ. Holy. Secure. Loved dearly. Yet we do not have to search very far to hear the spiritually abuse and biblically unfounded messages that are communicated to Christians that are also a part of the LGBT community. They are all too familiar….. Sinner. Abomination. Damaged goods. I’m tired of hearing... Read more

August 3: My One Sentence Bible

Last updated on: December 15, 2012 at 8:33 pm By Andrew Marin

What is My One Sentence Bible? 8-3-11: Your perception of strength and security is relative to who you are comparing it to. Choose wisely. Luke 11:21-26 The importance of certain social structures means nothing when held against the weight of listening to, and living in the ways of the Lord. Luke 11:27-28 No matter how large your audience you must always keep it real; even if it’s something they don’t want to hear. Luke 11:29 Much love. www.themarinfoundation.org Read more