The longer theology refuses to engage with science, the more the lack of credibility for doing so will proliferate. By the way, an engagement here doesn’t mean dabbling in the field, while dogmatically holding one’s theological ground, but carefully examining claims and being open to the challenge that science may offer to outmoded theological stances, including those related to talking serpents, magic trees in a garden, and global floods, and then modifying views accordingly.
Thursday, March 28, 2019
Wednesday, March 27, 2019
Books!
If you’re burnt out by churches, disgusted with hypocrisy, fed up with hype, searching for integrity, struggling with your faith, looking for God, exploring spirituality, and hoping to understand something about life, these books are for you – Living Spiritual Rhythms - Books 1-4.
Monday, March 25, 2019
Reflection for the Week - March 25
In science there can be a false notion of ultimate symmetry – unification – or some grand theory that explains everything. Doesn’t exist. We’re too exposed to the unknown. And asymmetry is essential to the planet and universe too. Thus, there are no metanarratives. Being in tension about these matters can be exciting, instead of depressing. The quest for light is never over and the pursuit gets more interesting all the time. Pleasantly terrified, I press on.
Thursday, March 21, 2019
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
Living Spiritual Rhythms - March 20
Having serious questions about the nature of the biblical text should be considered a privilege. Getting concerns about authority, history, and the universe out on the table, is essential. Taking time to work through questions and learn from them will be rewarding, though we may not find many answers. Don’t worry, confusion can be exciting. Thus, instead of a blind acceptance of the biblical text, we should be promoting a spirit of openness that welcomes questioning it.
Monday, March 18, 2019
Reflection for the Week - March 18
The Trusting Primate
Many people are intoxicated with suspicion. They
claim they are suspicious of everything. And why not? What’s worth trusting?
After all, heroines and heroes have all but disappeared from the scene these
days, except in fantasy stories.
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