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Teaching Nonviolent Atonement

2019-02-11T18:33:10-05:00

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

Ralph Northam and William Barber: Confronting the Chaos of American Racism

Last updated on: February 11, 2019 at 6:33 pm   By Adam Ericksen

What can we learn about American racism from Ralph Northam scandal? Rev. Adam Ericksen helps us wade through the chaos in his latest sermon. Read more

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william barber ii

2019-02-08T14:59:24-05:00

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Emptiness, Abundance, and the God Who Doesn’t Exist – Girardian Virtual Bible Study, Epiphany 5, Year C

Last updated on: February 8, 2019 at 2:59 pm   By Lindsey Paris-Lopez

The prophet Isaiah gives a new vision of God - the God who doesn't "exist"! Find out more about this incredible insight in the latest episode of the Girardian Virtual Bible Study! Read more

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2019-02-04T13:44:16-05:00

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The Gospel is Countercultural: Politics, Palestine, and the Prophetic Critique

Last updated on: February 4, 2019 at 1:44 pm   By Adam Ericksen

The Gospel calls us to be counter-cultural and criticize oppressive policies. Find out how in Adam Ericksen's latest sermon. Read more

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2019-02-02T08:49:47-05:00

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My Black History Month Reading List

Last updated on: February 2, 2019 at 8:49 am   By Lindsey Paris-Lopez

Happy Black History Month! BHM As The Beginning of A Revolution of Consciousness It’s hard to overlook the fact that the month dedicated to the celebration of African Americans and black people worldwide is the shortest month of the year. However, if we start off every year with a commitment to seek justice and equality, then Black History Month can be a continuation of that commitment. After all, the month of January encompasses the birth of civil rights leader Martin... Read more

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2019-01-31T20:23:57-05:00

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Throwing Jesus off a Cliff: Jesus, Jeremiah, and Justice for Palestine – Girardian Virtual Bible Study

Last updated on: January 31, 2019 at 8:23 pm   By Adam Ericksen

Jeremiah and Jesus pissed people off. Would you want to throw them off a cliff? We think we would But their message has something important to say about the Palestinian cause. Join Adam and Lindsey as they discuss in the latest episode of the Girardian Virtual Bible Study! Read more

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2019-01-29T10:51:27-05:00

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The Left Hand of God – Jesus and the Power of the Spirit

Last updated on: January 29, 2019 at 10:51 am   By Adam Ericksen

Power tends to corrupt. Does the power of God corrupt all who touch it? Jesus reveals the true left-handed power of God, says Adam Ericksen. Read on to learn about this power! Read more

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2019-01-28T13:36:34-05:00

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What Are We Fighting For? Covington Students, Indigenous Peoples’ March, And Staring Humanity In The Face

Last updated on: January 28, 2019 at 1:36 pm   By Lindsey Paris-Lopez

The Danger And The Opportunity In the midst of conflict, there is always a danger of losing whatever it is we are fighting for in a sea of outrage as waves of anger crash upon the shores of our limited perceptions of whomever it is we are fighting against. As the Covington Catholic scandal fades from the news cycle, I fear we’re in danger of losing sight of the reasons why the students and the Indigenous people each gathered at the base of the Lincoln... Read more

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2019-01-25T15:27:28-05:00

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Austen Hartke: “transforming: The Bible & the Lives of Transgender Christians” – The RavenCast

Last updated on: January 25, 2019 at 3:27 pm   By Adam Ericksen

What does the Bible say about transgender Christians? Check out this interview with Austen Hartke, author of "transforming" to find out! Read more

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2019-01-24T15:01:53-05:00

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Is God Violent? – The Wall, Family Separation, and Jesus’ Mission Statement – Girardian Virtual Bible Study: Epiphany 3, Year C

Last updated on: January 24, 2019 at 3:01 pm   By Adam Ericksen

What does the Bible say about border walls, family separation policies, and interpretation of sacred texts? How did Jesus interpret divine violence? Check out the Read more

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2019-01-21T13:42:54-05:00

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The Christian Message of Masculinity Behind the Gillette Commercial

Last updated on: January 21, 2019 at 1:42 pm   By Adam Ericksen

Jesus transforms our understanding of masculinity. And that transformation is depicted in the Gillette commercial. Read more

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