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2018-05-09T07:14:19-05:00

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Should Abused Women (or Men) Stay with Their Spouses?

Last updated on: May 9, 2018 at 7:14 am By Roger E. Olson

Should Abused Women (or Men) Stay with Their Spouses? According to news reports a Southern Baptist seminary president, famous for leading the conservative resurgence (sometimes called the “fundamentalist takeover”) of the Southern Baptist Convention, reiterated publicly his long-held belief that wives should not divorce their husbands even if their husbands are abusing them. According to news reports this has led to a rebellion by hundreds if not thousands of Southern Baptist women and men. Many are demanding the seminary president’s... Read more

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2018-05-07T07:26:15-05:00

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Are You Being Manipulated without Knowing It? Thoughts about “Public Relations”

Last updated on: May 7, 2018 at 7:26 am By Roger E. Olson

Are You Being Manipulated without Knowing It? Thoughts about “Public Relations” Recently I enjoyed a conversation with a friend who is well-read, knowledgeable, and reflective about “modernity” especially as it manifests in American culture. I entered the conversation thinking of “modernity” philosophically and in terms of science and technology. My concern has long been about how modernity, as a cultural ethos, has invaded Christian churches and how it has affected especially Christian theology—both academic and popular. My friend, who is... Read more

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2018-05-03T07:43:13-05:00

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An Extremely Sensitive Subject Explored: Sexual Abuse of Males

Last updated on: May 3, 2018 at 7:43 am By Roger E. Olson

An Extremely Sensitive Subject Explored: Sexual Abuse of Males So why would I be interested in such an “icky” subject as sexual abuse of boys and men? Simply this: Over my many years of teaching post-secondary students (mostly eighteen to thirty year olds) and over my many years of friendships with men and over my many years of watching television and reading newspapers (mostly in the United States) I have come to be aware of this problem as much more... Read more

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2018-05-01T07:16:31-05:00

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Was James Cone a Prophet? Some Thoughts about “Black Theology”

Last updated on: May 1, 2018 at 7:16 am By Roger E. Olson

Was James Cone a Prophet? Some Thoughts about “Black Theology” A few years ago I had the privilege of meeting James Cone, arguably the most influential modern black theologian. It was a brief meeting and I expressed to him my appreciation for his courage as shown in his rather radical expressions of what has come to be called “Black Theology.” (Some prefer the term “African-American Theology,” but “Black Theology” has stuck and Cone himself did not abandon it.) Cone died... Read more

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2018-04-27T07:35:30-05:00

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Thoughts about Universalism

Last updated on: April 27, 2018 at 7:35 am By Roger E. Olson

Thoughts about Universalism On the heels of my recent review of the movie “Come Sunday” (about Pentecostal evangelist Carlton Pearson’s theological journey to universalism) several people have asked me to write something about universalism here. I have done that before, but I will offer some musings that may be more up to date. First of all, definition is required. “Universalism” is any view, and there are several varieties, that affirms the eventual salvation of all people. I say “several varieties”... Read more

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2018-04-24T07:27:28-05:00

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Review of Movie “Come Sunday” (A Personal Perspective)

Last updated on: April 24, 2018 at 7:27 am By Roger E. Olson

Review of Movie “Come Sunday” (A Personal Perspective) What I mean by “a personal perspective” is that I am not a movie critic; I have nothing worthwhile to say about production values, acting, etc. This is a personal perspective insofar as I was “there” when and where some of the events portrayed in the movie happened. “Come Sunday” is a Netflix original movie about the life and ministry of African-American Pentecostal evangelist Carlton Pearson. I have been urged by several... Read more

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2018-04-21T16:01:48-05:00

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The Criminal Justice System and Restorative Justice (Guest Post)

Last updated on: April 21, 2018 at 4:01 pm By Roger E. Olson

The following guest blog post is by Tyler Phillips and is used here with his specific granted permission. I will not expect him to respond to comments and questions. (Do not address questions to him.) The purpose of posting his essay here is to provoke thought and dialogue. In my (Roger Olson’s) opinion, Mr. Phillips’s views and recommendations are much needed—to be heard and heeded by Americans and especially by American Christians (because it is based on Christian principles).... Read more

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2018-04-18T07:45:36-05:00

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It’s about Time! Evangelical Leaders Meet to Discuss Evangelical Identity in the Trump Era

Last updated on: April 18, 2018 at 7:45 am By Roger E. Olson

It’s about Time! Evangelical Leaders Meet to Discuss Evangelical Identity in the Trump Era According to an article published in the The Washington Post (by-line Sara Pulliam Baily) and re-published in my local newspaper this past week (April 9-13) A group of about 50 “top evangelical leaders” will meet at Wheaton College (Illinois) to discuss issues for American evangelicalism raised by the media’s and some evangelical leaders’ seeming identification of evangelicalism with right-wing politics. *Sidebar: The opinions expressed here are... Read more

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2018-04-16T07:51:24-05:00

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On the Other Hand: Some “Views from Somewhere” (Metaphysical Views of Reality) are Destined to Die Out

Last updated on: April 16, 2018 at 7:51 am By Roger E. Olson

On the Other Hand: Some “Views from Somewhere” (Metaphysical Views of Reality) Are Destined to Die Out This blog post is, in a sense, “Part 2” of the immediately preceding one (“The Myth of Secular Reasoning,” April 2018). It does not constitute any contradiction of anything I said there; it is simply a correction to anyone who misinterpreted that essay as affirming relativism or that all world perspectives are equally valid. As I see it (my view from somewhere), there... Read more

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2018-04-13T08:38:13-05:00

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The Myth of “Secular Reasoning”

Last updated on: April 13, 2018 at 8:38 am By Roger E. Olson

The Myth of “Secular Reasoning” I might as well make it clear and let the chips fall where they may; I know some regular visitors to this blog will not appreciate what I am about to say. (I only ask that they observe my governing rules for this blog.) What do I mean by “secular reasoning” and why do I consider it a myth? Although I realize there may be different definitions of “secular reasoning,” here is what I... Read more

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