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2022-02-24T10:10:03-06:00

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Ukraine and The Same Old Story

Last updated on: February 24, 2022 at 10:10 am By C. Don Jones

The leader began with the story. “There is evil abroad.” And the tale continued from there. There are two basic scenarios. The evil will soon be turned against us. Or the evil victimizes people like us. This was Putin against Ukraine. Bush-Cheney against Iraq. Hitler against Poland. Nicholas II against the Austria-Hungarian Empire. The justification for the Crusades. And so on and on. States with Christian backgrounds do what states have always done. They choose an enemy and go to... Read more

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Redemptive Violence Myth

2022-02-21T16:09:07-06:00

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Transition And Transfiguration

Last updated on: February 21, 2022 at 4:09 pm By C. Don Jones

I will discuss the transition of a friend who I first knew as “Seth.” It is important the names are not real to protect her anonymity. So now she is called “Camille.” A friend who transitions presents an interesting situation. When any other member of the LGBTQ community comes out, their friends are learning about something they did not know about the person. When a person announces the decision to transition, it seems to many of their friends and family... Read more

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Transfigurations Sunday

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2022-03-08T12:32:34-06:00

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The Theology of Technology

Last updated on: March 8, 2022 at 12:32 pm By C. Don Jones

Steve Jobs, it is said, woke up every morning to make some new piece of technology. For those of us who believe God wakes us up each morning, the challenges of technology are enormous. Jacques Ellul warned us that technology had an ideology with it. Artificial intelligence is the apex of that ideology. I am not a luddite. Nor am I a technophobe. I simply wish to be clear about what we are expecting. I do not believe we are... Read more

2022-02-14T11:49:01-06:00

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Truth Divides Before It Unites

Last updated on: February 14, 2022 at 11:49 am By C. Don Jones

The truth will set you free. But only when we are ready to step up and accept it. The often misquoted Jesus statement cited above does have value. “If you continue in my word, you are truly my disciples; and you will know the truth and the truth will make you free.” (John 8:3b-32) Such a statement will bring a response. John gives us one. “They answered him, ‘We are descendants of Abraham and have never been slaves to anyone.”... Read more

Biblical Interpretation

2022-02-09T17:47:13-06:00

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Did Matthew Change The Beatitudes?

Last updated on: February 9, 2022 at 5:47 pm By C. Don Jones

I swallowed nervously knowing what my next question would produce. We were studying Luke’s version of the Beatitudes. I asked the question. “What does this mean?” Then he looked at his disciples and said: “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the Kingdom of God.” (Luke 6:20) One of the wealthier businessmen in the class answered, “That means poor in spirit.” “Does it?” I asked. “But verse 24 would mean something other than what it says.” But woe to... Read more

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Exploitation of the Poor

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2022-02-07T12:04:35-06:00

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Holy Disobedience Or Holy Initiative

Last updated on: February 7, 2022 at 12:04 pm By C. Don Jones

Protestants do not have a clear idea of holy obedience. We leave that submission to authority to our Roman Catholic brothers and sisters. But we do expect some sense of mutual obedience within our ranks. Progressive protestants have recently discussed the idea of Holy Disobedience. Liberationists define this as a deliberate act of breaking oppressive rules for the sake of the Kingdom of God. Our examples of Holy Disobedience are in the Apostles arguing they should obey God rather than human... Read more

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2022-02-03T10:51:02-06:00

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Why Addiction Does Not Go Away

Last updated on: February 3, 2022 at 10:51 am By C. Don Jones

A WCA-affiliated colleague recently described alcoholism as a sin. Addiction is not a sin. Abusing drugs and alcohol may be classified as sins because the actions are symptoms of spiritual emptiness. I was building up resentment over this and other things that he said when I ran across What If The Apostle Paul Was An Alcoholic on The Addict Pastor. Christ Rollman considers Paul’s proverbial thorn in the flesh was something over which the Apostle had no choice. The post reminded me of... Read more

2022-01-31T11:17:00-06:00

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Banned Books Week

Last updated on: January 31, 2022 at 11:17 am By C. Don Jones

Every year, Waldenbooks held “Banned Book Week.” After the fiasco in McMinn and Williamson counties in Tennessee, I recall these times. We featured several titles and displayed them under a sign that said, “Read These Books While You Can.” It is good marketing as well as good public relations. The company provided answers to potential questions or protests from customers. We never used them. Banned Book Surprises The interesting aspect about book bans is the surprises people get. One person... Read more

2022-01-27T16:23:42-06:00

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Imperial Idolatry

Last updated on: January 27, 2022 at 4:23 pm By C. Don Jones

Imperial ambitions are the disease of nations. Empire arises from the desire to protect and provide the good for a people, city, or state. Ancient Israel faced one after another and survived. Now we see Russia ready to renew imperial ambitions just after the United States lost face in Afghanistan. Israel’s experience is the witness of the utter futility of empires. Imperial Lineage The Hebrew Scriptures remind us that God is greater than the gods of empires. The last plague... Read more

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Redemptive Violence Myth

The Kingdom of God

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2022-01-24T11:50:37-06:00

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Preacher Stories And Other Lies

Last updated on: January 24, 2022 at 11:50 am By C. Don Jones

We call them illustrations. Other people might say, “Preacher stories.” Many times they are outright lies. I wonder if this is the reason white evangelicals went along with Trump’s lies. Pulpit stories are meant to engage the audience. We prefer a good story to direct instruction. But too often the stories pastors and teachers tell cross the line into dishonesty and deception. When that happens, honest and discerning people simply walk away and do not look back. I try to... Read more

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