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Love is an Orientation

2012-12-26T12:25:33-06:00

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Dec 26: My One Sentence Bible

Last updated on: December 26, 2012 at 12:25 pm   By Andrew Marin

I hope you had a very Merry Christmas! What is My One Sentence Bible? Mercy never inhabits wasted space. [Luke 13:6-9] A major work of Jesus was to heal religious gatekeepers from their obsession with their stifling institution. [Luke 13:10-16] Much love. www.themarinfoundation.org Read more

My One Sentence Bible

The Book of Luke

2012-12-22T21:02:24-06:00

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Who was St. Nicholas in Real Life?

Last updated on: December 22, 2012 at 9:02 pm   By Andrew Marin

Merry Christmas! If you have ever wondered who St. Nicholas actually was in real life, you have got to read this!!! The post was written by theologian Peter Enns, who happens to not only blog here at Patheos but is also a professor of the Old and New Testaments at my graduate school alma mater, Eastern University. Read and enjoy. Much love. www.themarinfoundation.org Read more

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2012-12-21T02:34:20-06:00

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Dec 24: My One Sentence Bible

Last updated on: December 21, 2012 at 2:34 am   By Andrew Marin

What is My One Sentence Bible? Knowing culture is not about predicting it, it’s about knowing it through incarnational experiences. [Luke 12:54-56] The path towards forgiveness must reveal every affected part, and that is never the easy route. [Luke 12:57-59] No matter what one deems a sin, Jesus believes there are none greater than any others. [Luke 13:1-5] Much love. www.themarinfoundation.org Read more

My One Sentence Bible

The Book of Luke

2012-12-23T16:46:17-06:00

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Love Is an Orientation is Featured on Barnes & Noble’s Homepage

Last updated on: December 23, 2012 at 4:46 pm   By Andrew Marin

I just found out that my book, Love Is an Orientation, has been featured on Barnes & Noble's homepage since December 19th. It is now featured on their Religion/Spirituality homepage through January 1 thanks to bestselling author of The Shack, Wm. Paul Young. Read more

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Faith and Homosexuality

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2012-12-21T02:34:48-06:00

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Dec 23: My One Sentence Bible

Last updated on: December 21, 2012 at 2:34 am   By Andrew Marin

What is My One Sentence Bible? You don’t turn on and off living a faithful life. [Luke 12:35-40] Faithfulness is being accountable for what has been entrusted to your care; and for that, you will also be held accountable. [Luke 12:42-48] Those doing the work of radical peace will always receive violence in return. [Luke 12:49-53] Much love. www.themarinfoundation.org Read more

My One Sentence Bible

The Book of Luke

2012-12-22T10:12:52-06:00

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Rick Warren on Gay Marriage

Last updated on: December 22, 2012 at 10:12 am   By Andrew Marin

This post analyzes my thoughts on Rick Warren's recent interview with Chelsea Clinton on gay marriage, and then, my analysis of the conservative argument against same-sex marriage based on the word "marriage." Read more

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Gay Marriage

2012-12-21T02:35:30-06:00

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Dec 22: My One Sentence Bible

Last updated on: December 21, 2012 at 2:35 am   By Andrew Marin

What is My One Sentence Bible? There are cause and effect relationships to what you do and say, not just in the here and now, but for all time. [Luke 12:8-12] Contentment in what has already been given to you casts out worries. [Luke 12:13-32] When you give of your treasure, your heart will most surely follow. [Luke 12:33-34] Much love. www.themarinfoundation.org   Read more

My One Sentence Bible

The Book of Luke

2012-12-21T11:36:20-06:00

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How to Formulate a “Theology”

Last updated on: December 21, 2012 at 11:36 am   By Andrew Marin

I don't believe in quoting Bible verses as a justification for a specific belief. I instead focus on a Principled Theology, one that focuses on the thematic umbrellas throughout the breathe of Scripture. Here is why... Read more

Bridging Opposing Worldviews

My One Sentence Bible

Theology

2012-12-20T12:17:36-06:00

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Here’s Hoping the Mayans are Right

Last updated on: December 20, 2012 at 12:17 pm   By Andrew Marin

The Mayan Calendar says the world is going to end on Friday, December 21, 2012. That's tomorrow. Humanity has had a good run, and thus, I'm holding an End of the World Party tonight. Read more

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Death

2012-12-19T21:01:51-06:00

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The New Blog is Live

Last updated on: December 19, 2012 at 9:01 pm   By Andrew Marin

I’m super excited to have my new blog now live on Patheos! I legitimately love and respect a number of Patheos bloggers (Timothy Dalrymple, Scot McKnight, Tony Jones, Christian Piatt,  Kurt Willems, among others – and the occasional disagreement with my frienemy Hemant Mehta). Intelligent dialogue can never be overrated, and I look forward to engaging with many of my contemporaries on issues that matter to all us. I’m going to be bringing back the popular series My One Sentence... Read more

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