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The Transcedence of Greed: What Economics Can Teach Us About the Gospel

Current political events and debates, particularly regarding the economy, has encouraged more divisive barking between liberals and conservatives in America. I was recently listening to a radio show where the host (an ec…
The Lion of the Senate and the Lamb of God: The Pope, the Politcian, and the Plea For Grace

The death of Senator Edward M. Kennedy marks the end of an era. His death marked the first time in decades that a Kennedy did not occupy the Massachusetts Senate seat. Senator Kennedy was the last of the big three Kenned…
Luther: Right Doctrine and Righteous Living Go Hand-in-Hand - A Message the Church Needs to Recover

I am currently taking a class on Martin Luther and have been blessed in studying his life, teachings, and theology. Recently, I came across a few quotes worth considering: "Bad doctrine is a thousand times more harmful …
Bell and the Meaning of Evangelical

Pastor, author, and Emergent celerbtiy Rob Bell was recently interviewed regarding the meaning of Evangelical. The published interview is telling of the theology of Bell. Regarding what he means by "Evangelical," Bell sa…
William Wilberforce and the End of Slavery: A Legacy of the Gospel

Yesterday was the 250th birthday of William Wilberforce who almost single-handily ended slavery in England. What makes Wilberforce's story so powerful is the motivation behind his tackling of the behemoth of ending slave…
The Stipulation That Paralyzes: Tony Jones and the Limit of the Emergent Worldview

Emergent leader Tony Jones has a riddle for those who oppose homosexuality. He wants us to explain to him "WHY a gay or lesbian person who is in a long-term, monogamous relationship would not be able to wholeheartedly …
The Emergent Gospel In 140 Characters or Less

From my Theology Blog: I don't use Twitter. I'm not against it, I'm just practical. Since moving, we no longer have broadband Internet. We are currently stuck with dial-up . . . very slow (to say the least!). I barely …
Colbert vs. Ehrman

This has to be one of the best interviews and debates against Bart Ehrman I have seen. Colbert, in typical, humorous fashion, tears down Ehrman's argument that the Gospels are contradictory. Ehrman is a heretic who has b…
"Everything Must Change"

Brian McLaren, is the leading voice in the Emerging Church moment. I have read almost all of his works and am currently writing a M.Div thesis on McLaren and the Emerging Church movement. No one can understand McLaren un…
Where Does the Emergent Road Lead?: Not to Christ

From my Theology Blog:An article has recently been posted at the Emergent Village asking the question, "where does the Emergent road lead?" The author gives us the answer to that question, though she, it seems, intended…