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2016-07-21T07:45:54-05:00

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1) My First Principle: Authority is Truth (over Status)

Last updated on: July 21, 2016 at 7:45 am By Roger E. Olson

*The opinions expressed here are my own (or those of the guest writer); I do not speak for any other person, group or organization; nor do I imply that the opinions expressed here reflect those of any other person, group or organization unless I say so specifically. Before commenting read the entire post and the “Note to commenters” at its end. If you violate any of the rules stated there your comment will probably not be posted here.* *Here... Read more

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2016-07-19T11:08:52-05:00

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Coming Up Here Next: Why I Am an Evangelical, Arminian Christian

Last updated on: July 19, 2016 at 11:08 am By Roger E. Olson

Coming Up Here Next: Why I Am an Evangelical, Arminian Christian Beginning in a couple of days I will post here a 10 part “mini-book” answering why I am an evangelical, Arminian Christian. This will be my response to 1 Peter 3:16. I will spread the parts out in 10 separate posts over approximately two to three weeks. I encourage everyone who reads one part to read all 10 parts; they “hang together” as one explanation. To those who ask... Read more

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2016-07-17T07:03:02-05:00

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Whatever Happened to “Missions Sunday?”

Last updated on: July 17, 2016 at 7:03 am By Roger E. Olson

Whatever Happened to “Missions Sunday?” This continues my series about things American evangelical Christians have lost. Over the years of this blog, one frequent theme has been the loss of major beliefs and practices of evangelical Christianity. Earlier, fairly recently, I talked about forgetfulness of Satan, demons, demonic possession, and the Antichrist. Longer ago I talked about the decline of hymn-singing and the resulting forgetfulness of biblical themes and references that were embedded in hymns. Also the loss of doctrinal... Read more

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2016-07-13T07:26:29-05:00

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Review of The Cosmic Dance by Greg Boyd and Friends

Last updated on: July 13, 2016 at 7:26 am By Roger E. Olson

*The opinions expressed here are my own (or those of the guest writer); I do not speak for any other person, group or organization; nor do I imply that the opinions expressed here reflect those of any other person, group or organization unless I say so specifically. Before commenting read the entire post and the “Note to commenters” at its end.* Review of a Fascinating New Book from Greg Boyd (and Friends): The Cosmic Dance Some time ago here I... Read more

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2016-07-11T07:39:42-05:00

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Some Hopefully Timely and Relevant Thoughts about Racism in America

Last updated on: July 11, 2016 at 7:39 am By Roger E. Olson

*The opinions expressed here are my own (or those of the guest writer); I do not speak for any other person, group or organization; nor do I imply that the opinions expressed here reflect those of any other person, group or organization unless I say so specifically. Before commenting read the entire post and the “Note to commenters” at its end.* Today I read something in the newspaper that helped me focus my thoughts about what is happening between black... Read more

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2016-07-10T08:26:57-05:00

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Help Needed with Denomination: Plymouth Brethren

Last updated on: July 10, 2016 at 8:26 am By Roger E. Olson

As many of you already know, I volunteered to edit the 14th edition of the Handbook of Denominations in the United States for Abingdon Press. This is a popular reference work that has been in publication every few years for many years. (It’s roots actually go back to before it acquired the current name.) I have always had a keen interest in denominations–which is strange to many people who think we live in a post-denominational age. Actually, there are more... Read more

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2016-07-07T08:47:34-05:00

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The Rule of Good Intentions and Unintended Consequences

Last updated on: July 7, 2016 at 8:47 am By Roger E. Olson

*The opinions expressed here are my own (or those of the guest writer); I do not speak for any other person, group or organization; nor do I imply that the opinions expressed here reflect those of any other person, group or organization unless I say so specifically. Before commenting read the entire post and the “Note to commenters” at its end.* The Rule of Good Intentions and Unintended Consequences In my considered opinion, based on my own personal life... Read more

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2016-07-06T07:23:44-05:00

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Coming Soon…Please Watch for These Here!

Last updated on: July 6, 2016 at 7:23 am By Roger E. Olson

*The opinions expressed here are my own (or those of the guest writer); I do not speak for any other person, group or organization; nor do I imply that the opinions expressed here reflect those of any other person, group or organization unless I say so specifically. Before commenting read the entire post and the “Note to commenters” at its end.* Coming Soon…Please Watch for These Here! Now that I have reluctantly decided to return to blogging I have had... Read more

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2016-07-03T16:12:43-05:00

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An Oldie but Goodie: The Difference between Patriotism and Nationalism

Last updated on: July 3, 2016 at 4:12 pm By Roger E. Olson

*The opinions expressed here are my own (or those of the guest writer); I do not speak for any other person, group or organization; nor do I imply that the opinions expressed here reflect those of any other person, group or organization unless I say so specifically. Before commenting read the entire post and the “Note to commenters” at its end.* I return now to blogging with a repeat of last year’s (July, 2015) essay relevant to America’s “Independence Day”... Read more

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2016-07-01T12:41:40-05:00

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Back by Popular Demand (But Changed)

Last updated on: July 1, 2016 at 12:41 pm By Roger E. Olson

A week ago I announced my retirement from blogging. Since then I have been inundated with messages (here but also by e-mail and telephone) of regret, appreciation, consolation and pleas to change my mind. The outpouring of such messages has been, of course, flattering and encouraging. Yet, I still wrestle with “Should I stay or should I go?” (To borrow a phrase from a contemporary television commercial.) The decision to quit blogging, once made, was a relief; I felt a... Read more

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