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2017-11-11T00:24:06-06:00

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Distefano’s 35 Theses Nailed to the Patheos Wall

Last updated on: November 11, 2017 at 12:24 am By Matthew Distefano

It’s been just over a week since the 500-year anniversary of the Protestant Reformation, which means it’s likely we’ll continue to come across thinkers who are developing their own ideas as to how the Christian church needs to reform (and no, not by simply adding a coffee shop in the foyer or something like that). Call me mimetic, but I would like to put forth my own thoughts on this matter. So, without further ado, here they are, in no... Read more

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2017-11-07T17:04:39-06:00

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Heretic Happy Hour, Episode 6 Featuring Brad Jersak: Do We Worship Jesus or The Bible?

Last updated on: November 7, 2017 at 5:04 pm By Matthew Distefano

In this episode of the Heretic Happy Hour, hosts Matthew Distefano, Keith Giles, and Jamal Jivanjee discuss the Bible and what the “Word” of God truly is. We are also joined by Eastern Orthodox scholar Brad Jersak, who talks about why some consider him a heretic and why he holds out hope that, in the end, all will be reconciled to God. You can check out Brad’s work at bradjersak.com. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes. Please rate and review. Or,... Read more

2017-11-08T14:10:34-06:00

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Introducing Myself to the Patheos Community

Last updated on: November 8, 2017 at 2:10 pm By Matthew Distefano

Hey Patheos Community! Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Matthew Distefano and for the past 4 years, I’ve been involved in this crazy thing called preaching the Gospel. Perhaps you’ve come across my work at The Raven ReView or on the Unfundamentalist Christians blog, or perhaps you’ve even picked up one or more of the three books I’ve written, but if you haven’t, I wanted to take a moment of your time to introduce myself and what we... Read more

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2017-11-06T12:44:14-06:00

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5 Things We’ll Miss if We Take the Bible Too Literally

Last updated on: November 6, 2017 at 12:44 pm By Matthew Distefano

We all want certainty, especially when it comes to the Bible. I get that. It makes us feel better about ourselves. It makes us feel all warm and fuzzy inside. It makes us feel like the big, bad monster we call “Doubt” isn’t going to get us. So it is no wonder that, when approaching the Scriptures, many of us opt for literalism above all else. It gives us that sense of security, that sense that we have a grasp on... Read more

2017-11-06T12:45:22-06:00

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Problematizing Biblical Inerrancy

Last updated on: November 6, 2017 at 12:45 pm By Matthew Distefano

It seems safe to say that most Christians — whether Catholic, Protestant, Orthodox, Anabaptist, or something else entirely — believe they are generally correct in their doctrinal views. Otherwise, why would they have them? This is not necessarily a bad thing, since there is nothing wrong with loosely holding onto beliefs we find credible. However, many of these folks — mainly Protestants who affirm an inerrant Bible — are not simply convinced about their beliefs, but are certain they are correct. Which makes those who... Read more

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2017-11-06T12:44:32-06:00

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Jesus is the Reason the Bible is Not Innerant

Last updated on: November 6, 2017 at 12:44 pm By Matthew Distefano

Growing up, I was always told that the Bible was the inerrant Word of God. What is meant by this is that it is without error or fault in all of its teaching (see The Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy). Without even getting into what is considered “correct” canon—as that is not even agreed upon—if something in Scripture says “God said,” then that means “God said.” And if something says “God did,” then that means “God did.” So, for instance,... Read more

2017-11-03T18:52:49-06:00

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God Made Adam, Eve, and Steve

Last updated on: November 3, 2017 at 6:52 pm By Matthew Distefano

“Homosexuality is clearly condemned in the Bible. It undermines God’s created order where He made Adam and Eve, a man and a woman, to carry out his command to fill and subdue the earth (Genesis 1:28). Homosexuality cannot fulfill that mandate.” — Matt Slick[1] “Homosexuality is a result of the rejection of God (Rom 1:21–25). Gay marriage is the institutionalization of the rejection of God . . . The Bible teaches how Christians should respond to gay marriage. Don’t condone... Read more

2017-11-03T18:56:33-06:00

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PART 3: PODCAST- Does The Evangelical View of the Cross Lead To Violence?

Last updated on: November 3, 2017 at 6:56 pm By Guest Contributor

Awesome Part 3 of a conversation between Quoir authors Matthew Distefano, Keith Giles, and Jamal Jivanjee and about how Evangelical Christian views of the crucifixion relate to ideas about redemptive violence, and more. LISTEN TO PART 1 HERE LISTEN TO PART 2 HERE In this Podcast we talk about: 2:30 – Are we making claims for the Bible that it doesn’t even make for itself? 9:55 – What is a “Flat Bible” perspective vs a “Jesus-Centric” perspective? 14:50 –... Read more

2017-11-03T18:55:24-06:00

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PART 2: PODCAST- Does The Evangelical View of the Cross Lead To Violence?

Last updated on: November 3, 2017 at 6:55 pm By Guest Contributor

Part 2 of a conversation between Quoir authors Keith Giles, Jamal Jivanjee and Matthew Distefano about how Evangelical Christian views of the crucifixion relate to ideas about redemptive violence, and more. LISTEN TO PART 1 HERE NOTE: I personally do not believe that the Penal Substitutionary Atonement Theory is what ultimately leads to violence. Case in point: The early Christians did not embrace this PSA theory until John Calvin introduced it in the 1500s, and yet they did engage in... Read more

2017-11-03T18:57:33-06:00

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Guest Post: Episode 47: Why The Evangelical Message About The Cross Leads To Violence: An Interview With Quoir Authors Keith Giles & Matthew Distefano

Last updated on: November 3, 2017 at 6:57 pm By Guest Contributor

Although Jesus was the prince of peace and demonstrated love and non-violence throughout his life, evangelical Christians by and large have been the most consistent defenders of empire building, military action, and war. The reason for this anomaly among Christian behavior isn’t simply hypocrisy, however. This behavior could very well be rooted in the way we have been taught to see the cross and the nature of divine justice. Because humans are reflective beings, people will always reflect the God... Read more

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