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January 2019

January 29, 2019

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

Power tends to corrupt. Does the power of God corrupt all who touch it? Jesus...

January 24, 2019

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

What does the Bible say about border walls, family separation policies, and interpretation of sacred...

April 2018

April 03, 2018

Seven Stories Book Review, Part 1: From Oppression to Justice

Is the Bible simply a violent book that leads its adherents to violence? Or does...

February 2018

February 19, 2018

Sermon: Swimming through the Flood – Guns, Violence, and US Politics

This is a sermon I preached at Clackamas United Church of Christ, in Milwaukie, Oregon. The...

January 2018

January 11, 2018

The Museum of the Bible Is Not Neutral. It Promotes Sacrificial Christianity.

The army of the heavens marches into Washington, D.C., and marches out of Washington, D.C....

May 2016

May 16, 2016

But the Bible is So Violent! – On Jesus, Violence, and Interpretation

How do you interpret violence in the Bible? Do you believe that everything in the...

May 11, 2016

Wednesday Sermon: Jesus Shows Us How to Read the Bible

Pastors have a frequent question when they begin to discover mimetic theory. “That’s great. But how...

July 2015

July 14, 2015

40 Questions for Rainbow Flag Waving Christians – But Only One Question Matters

A few weeks ago, Kevin DeYoung of the Gospel Coalition posted an article in response...

November 2014

November 14, 2014

Full Inclusion of LGBTQ: A Leading Evangelical Ethicist Changes His Mind

REPENT! Do shivers run down your spine when you hear that word? Well, there’s no...

August 2014

August 08, 2014

David’s Sling: Israel and Interpreting Biblical Violence

Israel is completing a missile defense system known as “David’s Sling.” It is designed to...

July 2014

July 25, 2014

Live Chat with Brian McLaren: We Make the Road by Walking: A Book Review

On Thursday, July 31 at 3:00 Eastern, we interviewed the highly influential activist, author, and...

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