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2018-01-08T09:47:46-07:00

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Christian Sexual Ethics and Polyamory

Last updated on: January 8, 2018 at 9:47 am By Chuck McKnight

Margaret A. Farley has identified seven guiding principles for navigating matters of sexuality from a distinctly Christian perspective. Read more

2018-01-08T09:48:02-07:00

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What Polyamory Is Not

Last updated on: January 8, 2018 at 9:48 am By Chuck McKnight

It’s important to understand what is meant by polyamory. With so many misconceptions surrounding it, I thought I’d define polyamory against what it is not. Read more

2018-01-08T09:48:14-07:00

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Conflating Polyamory, the LGBTQ Community, and Orientation

Last updated on: January 8, 2018 at 9:48 am By Chuck McKnight

I apologize for failing to communicate clearly. My intention was not to conflate these things, but my words implied it. Here’s what I was trying to get at. Read more

2018-01-08T09:48:32-07:00

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It’s Time for the Church to Talk About Polyamory

Last updated on: January 8, 2018 at 9:48 am By Chuck McKnight

Where are the serious public conversations about polyamory? Why aren’t most LGBTQ-affirming churches being equally vocal about polyamorous people? Read more

2017-11-10T00:45:57-07:00

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The Nashville Statement—A Point-by-Point Response

Last updated on: November 10, 2017 at 12:45 am By Chuck McKnight

Something compelled me to write a point-by-point response to all of their affirmations and denials. I might have gotten a little bit snarky. Read more

2017-08-29T08:52:39-07:00

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Top 10 Books That Most Impacted My Spiritual Journey

Last updated on: August 29, 2017 at 8:52 am By Chuck McKnight

Every book I read influences me in one way or another. But a handful of books have particularly shaped or solidified my way of thinking. Read more

2017-09-25T22:34:00-07:00

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What I’ve Learned from Dead Guys (Podcast Interview)

Last updated on: September 25, 2017 at 10:34 pm By Chuck McKnight

Ryan Cagle and I chat about C.S. Lewis, St. Athanasius, George MacDonald, and my journey from Calvinistic fundamentalism to progressive Anabaptism. Read more

2017-08-08T18:23:21-07:00

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What Do You Think of Patheos’ New Design?

Last updated on: August 8, 2017 at 6:23 pm By Chuck McKnight

Patheos has a brand-new look. What do you think? Let’s hear your feedback! Read more

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2017-09-11T09:51:56-07:00

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Thoughts on the Eucharist: Mystical, Not Magical, and Everyone Is Included

Last updated on: September 11, 2017 at 9:51 am By Chuck McKnight

Does Jesus have a checklist of requirements that must be met before making himself present? And should we exclude certain people from partaking? Read more

2017-07-20T09:59:24-07:00

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A Response to Preston Sprinkle on LifeWay and “the Biblical View of Marriage”

Last updated on: July 20, 2017 at 9:59 am By Chuck McKnight

When I posted about LifeWay’s so-called “biblical view of marriage,” Preston Sprinkle made a critical observation that is well-worth addressing. Read more

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