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Is the belief in the Trinity necessary?  Can God be God–or do we have to accept God in Three Persons? Social Bookmarking

In a Christian Century article, Peter Rollins talks about church or perhaps non church.  He is a leader in the Emergent church movement in in the UK.  Ikon is the name of his group.  He says in the article that “Ikon has lead some people out of the church and some into it.”  It appears that his group wants the discussion and doubt of the oddities within Christianity. One thing he mentioned in the article is that he doesn’t call Ikon a community.  He says… Continue reading →

Last night I watched this documentary .  Friends of God: A Road Trip with Alexandria Pelosi.  She visited some of the same places that Bill Maher did in Religulous notably, The Holy Land Amusement Park.  She also had clips from the founder of the Creation Museum.  In my opinion, she is very respectful of the people she interviews.  She may show surprise by some of their answers, but not in a mocking tone.  She was looking for an answer to “Who are the Evangelicals?”  There… Continue reading →

In the recent discussions here on putmeinabox, church affiliations have been debated.  What do those affiliations say about a person?  Does one have to support the denomination as a whole to be a happy member of a certain church?  I don’t think so. I admit to being a Baptist.  I find a personal heritage within the Baptist tradition.  I find comfort in the familiar aspects of tradition in some ways.  I like the memories hymns trigger.  I grew up a GA and my girls are… Continue reading →

The title itself seems controversial: Crazy for God: How I Grew Up as One of the Elect, Helped Found the Religious Right, and Lived to Take All (or Almost All) of It Back by Frank Schaeffer.  I somehow managed to grow to adulthood in an evangelical faith without knowing anything about Francis Schaeffer ( father of Frank).  Since reading this book, I notice Francis Schaeffer as a source in many other books. I first heard of this book when the author was a guest on… Continue reading →

I watched the movie Doubt tonight. It is a compelling story. How much are we fueled by our own judgements or perceptions? The movie is remarkable beyond the story.  The actors are perfectly cast in their roles.  I found the use of light throughout the film captivating. I know I am guilty of making quick judgements that can be hard to overcome.  They may not be of the magnitude portrayed in the movie–but perception is capable of overshadowing reality. Social Bookmarking

Ah, facebook links. What I found the most inspiring about the MJ service apparently was the most offensive.  Ever been to a funeral where the minister didn’t mention that the deceased was in a better place?  I haven’t.  Odd timing and disrespectful to me to offer not the glimpse of peace with God–but to preach condemnation and eternal suffering to those in grief. Social Bookmarking

I know people who say that one can not pick and choose what to accept when it comes to Christianity. I respond–I am a Christian. I am a follower of Christ.  I don’t think that happened in the instant I walked forward at camp and was “saved”. Does one have to accept the Bible as historical? What about other sticky issues? I don’t think that many of the details that people often fight about are the root of faith. What about you? Social Bookmarking

In a recent lesson, my Sunday School teacher mentioned doubt. Do any of us struggle with doubt–and are willing to admit it in church? I admitted it, although I doubt it is a shock for anyone. I have been open in my questions and doubts. The author Anne Lamott has written, the opposite of faith is not doubt, the opposite of faith is certainty. Faith has to be something that we can not be certain about–there would be no need for faith. I was reminded… Continue reading →

I have friends with a wide range of opinions on religion, politics, life in general. Sometimes, more often than I should, I feel the need to explain my point of view. There are times where I just want them to see merit to other ways of thinking. Today on facebook, a friend listed five things that she wants to go away forever. One is sin–ok, I can see that. Another one is the liberal media. I quickly thought out a well educated response–posted it and… Continue reading →