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2015-02-02T08:33:45-05:00

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“Young, Restless, No Longer Reformed” a Year Later: Calvinism (Still) Isn’t Beautiful (A Guest Post by Austin Fischer)

Last updated on: February 2, 2015 at 8:33 am By Roger E. Olson

Young, Restless, No Longer Reformed a Year Later: Calvinism (Still) Isn’t Beautiful by Austin Fischer “They’re not going to embrace your theology unless it makes their hearts sing.”[1] -John Piper One of the more persistent myths regarding art (broadly defined) is that the artist understands what he or she is creating. It is, as it were, a half-truth. You understand parts of it, catch glimpses of its deeper meaning, shape it toward certain ends. But you certainly do... Read more

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2015-01-31T09:40:45-05:00

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May 2015 Second National Missio Alliance Gathering (Please Come!)

Last updated on: January 31, 2015 at 9:40 am By Roger E. Olson

This May (7-9) I will be speaking several times at the national Missio Alliance Gathering in Alexandria, Virginia. This is a gathering of Christians interested in exploring theology (broadly defined) without the fetters and limitations placed on such discussions by neo-fundamentalism. This year’s theme is “resurrection” and its implications for becoming truly human. Go to the Alliance’s web site to view the details and consider registering: www.missioalliance.org. Read more

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2015-01-30T08:52:09-05:00

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Why I Believe in “Creatio ex nihilo” (Creation out of Nothing) (Even Though the Bible Doesn’t Directly Teach It)

Last updated on: January 30, 2015 at 8:52 am By Roger E. Olson

Why I Believe in Creatio ex nihilo (Even Though the Bible Doesn’t Directly Teach It) Every once in a while I meet someone who, while exhibiting every sign of being a true Christian, denies the traditional Christian doctrine of “creatio ex nihilo”—creation out of nothing. This belief, the “prior actuality of God” (Austin Farrer’s term), combined with the idea that God created in the beginning out of nothing (not “Nothingness”—Greek philosophy’s me ōn), is not directly taught in Scripture.... Read more

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2015-01-28T10:36:08-05:00

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Good Male Characters and Religion in Popular Culture: An Invitation to Contribute

Last updated on: January 28, 2015 at 10:36 am By Roger E. Olson

So, following up on my recent post about Downton Abbey–Here is a challenge. Identify good male characters in recent/contemporary popular culture. They must be “real men” (not overly feminized like Phil in Modern Family) but also truly virtuous even if flawed. By virtuous I mean: wise, compassionate, selfless, other-focused, constructive (even if also critical where appropriate), and humble (without being totally self-effacing). In a word: admirable. I will start. Matthew Crawley in the early seasons of Downton Abbey. Alan Johnson... Read more

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2015-01-27T08:25:54-05:00

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Some Thoughts about “Downton Abbey” as Guilty Pleasure and Propaganda

Last updated on: January 27, 2015 at 8:25 am By Roger E. Olson

Some Thoughts about “Downton Abbey” as Guilty Pleasure and Propaganda I confess it reluctantly: I am addicted to the British television series “Downton Abbey” which I watch weekly (Sunday evenings) on “Masterpiece Theatre” on “public television.” One thing I like about it is—no commercials interruptions of the program itself. I also enjoy the stunningly beautiful scenery—inside the castle and outside in the English countryside and villages. I also watch now to find out about more about the only character... Read more

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2015-01-26T09:08:08-05:00

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A Brief Guest Post by a Woman Pastor and Author (and Former Student of Mine)

Last updated on: January 26, 2015 at 9:08 am By Roger E. Olson

The following blog post is written by my former students and always friend Kyndall Rothaus, pastor of Covenant Baptist Church in San Antonio, Texas. I am so proud of students who have gone on to publish books. Preacher Breath is newly published by Smyth & Helwys, a (moderate) Baptist-related publisher. Kyndall is brilliant, articulate, insightful and contemplative. She’s also a feminist in the best sense of the word and wrote a guest post for this blog some back ago about... Read more

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2015-01-23T10:09:03-05:00

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A Major Reason for “Failure to Communicate”–Even Among Christians

Last updated on: January 23, 2015 at 10:09 am By Roger E. Olson

A Major Reason for “Failure to Communicate”—Even Among Christians Unlike many of my contemporaries, whether religious or irreligious, I always assume a very real distinction between what is objectively real and true and what is merely subjectively felt and perceived. I do not claim that the line between them is clearly visible; it often is not. And the “objectively real and true” is often inaccessible to me and to everyone. I admit that there is no “view from nowhere”—a basic... Read more

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2015-01-21T08:36:43-05:00

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The Problem with Men and Why We Ignore It/Them at Our Own Risk

Last updated on: January 21, 2015 at 8:36 am By Roger E. Olson

The Problem with Men and Why We Ignore It/Them at Our Own Risk Many observers of contemporary Western societies are observing and occasionally commenting on the increasing “man problem” possibly fed by the “boy crisis.” In a nutshell the “man problem” is that very many young men are simply dropping out of the social order and electing to live dependently on parents or others. “Failure to launch” is one term for this. While women are forging ahead in business, politics,... Read more

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2015-01-19T11:10:40-05:00

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Private Sector Redistribution of Wealth?

Last updated on: January 19, 2015 at 11:10 am By Roger E. Olson

Just today I learned the name for something I’ve been noticing but only recently becoming more aware of: “Mather pricing.” Go ahead; google it. In today’s corporatism (capitalism dominated by huge corporations that also have virtually controlling power over governments) increasingly prices are being set based on sophisticated algorithms that are computer-driven that take individuals’ perceived ability to pay into account. For example, many city newspapers are basing subscription rates on: length of time a subscription has been steady, zip... Read more

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2015-01-17T08:35:22-05:00

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Terrorism Is Wrong; So Is Ridiculing People’s Faiths

Last updated on: January 17, 2015 at 8:35 am By Roger E. Olson

I agree with Pope Francis. Terrorism is bad, wrong, evil, condemnable. But viciously ridiculing people’s sincerely held religious beliefs and convictions and life forms is also bad and, while violence is not a justified response to it, some kind of reaction is predictable. Satire is one thing; ridicule is something else. But the line between them is thin. But here’s one line between that people might consider respecting: It’s okay to satirize beliefs and practices that are abhorrent to common... Read more

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