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2015-03-13T16:42:36-05:00

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Humanize the Other, because That’s the Gospel

Last updated on: March 13, 2015 at 4:42 pm By Tony Jones

It’s long been my contention that core to the ministry of Jesus was that he re-humanized those who had been dehumanized by the religious forces of his day. It was not only unseemly but forbidden for a Judean to touch a leper or a menstruating woman, to share water with a Samaritan woman, to heal on the Sabbath. But Jesus did all these things, and he did them with such force and courage that the Gospel writers repeatedly tell us... Read more

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1,600 Pages of Awesome

Last updated on: March 13, 2015 at 4:42 pm By Tony Jones

Yesterday, I received in the mail the magisterial doorstop of a book: NT Wright’s Paul and the Faithfulness of God. I’ve only read the first section, but I already love it. Many fans consider this book Wright’s magnum opus, but it’s actually part of a many-book series that he says he hopes to continue. Nevertheless, this is the book that Wright will be remembered for. In the preface, he says that he’s really been working on this book his entire... Read more

2015-03-13T16:42:37-05:00

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Some Changes Here at Theoblogy

Last updated on: March 13, 2015 at 4:42 pm By Tony Jones

As you can see above, I had an epic weekend of hunting in and around Huron, South Dakota with my new friend, Jorge. I also preached at Grace Episcopal Church in Huron and met many of that church’s wonderful people. And if Albert looks tired in that photo, it’s cuz he is. We arrived home at noon today, and he’s not moving. There are few things in the world that I like more than hunting. It has become a real... Read more

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Touchy Christians Get the Cruci-Flex Blocked

Last updated on: March 13, 2015 at 4:42 pm By Tony Jones

The comic above got Rob DenBlyker banned from Facebook for a time. After it had been shared and viewed over a million times, enough Christians complained about it that Facebook took it down and banned Rob for 12 hours. Both he and I are assuming that it’s Christians who complained because, of course, that’s who it was. Here’s the most interesting part of the artist’s follow-up post: (more…) Read more

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Finding Love on Halloween

Last updated on: March 13, 2015 at 4:42 pm By Tony Jones

All-Hallows Eve originated in Scotland and Ireland as a full day in which spirits walk abroad — it originally lasted from sundown on October 31 until sundown on November 1 (All Souls Day). It has obviously evolved much since the 17th century, when ghouls went from door to door, begging for “soul cakes.” Robert Burns, the great Scottish poet of the 18th century, recorded some of the best traditions of Halloween, including this one: (more…) Read more

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2015-03-13T16:42:38-05:00

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As I’ve Said Before, You’re Probably a Heretic

Last updated on: March 13, 2015 at 4:42 pm By Tony Jones

My friend, Dave Huth, has a great graphic on his blog about heresy. Here’s the first panel: Click through to read the rest of the story. Read more

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The Anglican Communion Is Dead, Says Andrew Brown

Last updated on: March 13, 2015 at 4:42 pm By Tony Jones

Andrew Brown, an incisive observer of the Anglican church, has a biting column about what’s happening in Anglicanism. Read it: What, you gave a schism and nobody came? When six people hold a press briefing and three journalists attend, you know the story is over, and on Tuesday morning that is what happened when the evangelical wing of the Church of England announced – yet again – its plans to rebel against any open accommodation with gay people. (more…) Read more

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Today’s the Day…To Save $100

Last updated on: March 13, 2015 at 4:42 pm By Tony Jones

That’s because at midnight tomorrow, the price for Christianity21 goes up. If you register prior to that deadline, you’ll save $100 off the at-the-door price. That’s only $199 for an epic conference, with amazing speakers, taking place in the shadow of the Rocky Mountains. Join us! Read more

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What Is a “Person”? [Questions That Haunt]

Last updated on: March 13, 2015 at 4:42 pm By Tony Jones

This week’s Question That Haunts Christianity comes from Mark, and he gets right to the point: (more…) Read more

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Straight White Men Shouldn’t Write about Power and Privilege, Right?

Last updated on: March 13, 2015 at 4:42 pm By Tony Jones

This post is part of the Patheos Book Club. To see more posts about this book, see an interview with the author, and add your own review, see the Patheos Book Club. On this blog and elsewhere, I have been repeatedly told that I am blind to my own privilege. Of course, it’s hard to see what you’re blinded to, and if you protest a statement like that, you’re being obstinate and defensive. That’s why a lot of straight,... Read more

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