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2022-08-03T12:17:28-04:00

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Deconstructing Racism (Part One)

Last updated on: August 3, 2022 at 12:17 pm By Eric Scot English

Note: I will not be able to address this issue as it deserves because the information is so plentiful it would easily fill books upon books. Therefore, this is a very slim survey meant to help provide at least some perspective for those who want to better understand why racism still exists in our country today. Much of the racism that occurs in America today (at least for those not intending to be racist) is based upon a lack of... Read more

Deconstruction

2022-01-31T15:12:35-05:00

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A Conversation with Dr. David Fitch about the Church & Evangelicalism

Last updated on: January 31, 2022 at 3:12 pm By Eric Scot English

I had the opportunity to sit down with Dr. David Fitch who is a Professor of Evangelical Theology at Northern Seminary in Chicago. Kierkegaard once said that when Christianity became legal it ceased to be Christianity. Although Kierkegaard was mostly writing hyperbole when he said this, Dave Fitch is very serious when he argues that the Church changed in a significant way once Constantine began to influence the Church. In this conversation, the historical nature of the evolving Church... Read more

2022-08-03T12:17:50-04:00

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Towards a Non-Toxic View of Sex

Last updated on: August 3, 2022 at 12:17 pm By Eric Scot English

As a disclaimer, I should say that I have many presuppositions as it relates to sex. I will try to shed as many of those as I can in this article; but, alas, I am a former evangelical; I identify as a male, and I am white. There are doubtless other factors that influence my perspectives on sex, but those are likely the most significant ones. Let me also say that I am a work in progress about this... Read more

Sexuality

Theology

2022-08-03T12:18:04-04:00

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Does God Exist: An Honest Reflection

Last updated on: August 3, 2022 at 12:18 pm By Eric Scot English

Theologians, philosophers, and scientists have been making claims about God as long as humans have existed. In this article, I don’t want to rehash classical arguments for the existence of God or even have a debate. What is presented here is more like a conversation with my interlocutor mulling over the idea of God’s existence. Perhaps this conversation asks questions you have never considered before. Maybe this conversation asks questions that you have thought of before and you feel... Read more

2022-08-03T12:18:42-04:00

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Deconstructing Evangelical Orthodoxy

Last updated on: August 3, 2022 at 12:18 pm By Eric Scot English

Is there any room for a view of theology that is both progressive as well as orthodox? Do the two ways of thinking contradict one another? On the one hand, progressive theology suggests something current and up-to-date. Whereas, orthodox reflects a belief that has been established for a long time. Although there are plenty of progressives who desire to make something new out of Christianity, I believe the majority of people are simply interested in discovering the truth about early... Read more

2021-12-17T16:13:12-05:00

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I Once Heard God’s Voice

Last updated on: December 17, 2021 at 4:13 pm By Eric Scot English

I was 16 years old and a new convert to the Christian faith. I had started attending a conservative Baptist church. Those who know anything about the conservative Baptist tradition know just how little emotion is shown in their churches. They don’t believe in the “heavenly gifts”; things like speaking in tongues, prophecy, etc. When this event occurred I had only been a Christian for a few months, which meant I had not yet been indoctrinated with the clichés of... Read more

Uncategorized

2022-08-03T12:18:54-04:00

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Fall in Love, Have Children, Stay Put, Save the Planet, Be Happy!

Last updated on: August 3, 2022 at 12:18 pm By Eric Scot English

We are taught from a very young age that we have to grow up a certain way. That we do well in school so that we can get a college education – not because it’s good for us to do well and be educated, but because it is something that will lead us to a good college. We are also taught that when we graduate from college that we should compete in the marketplace to attain the best paying job.... Read more

2022-08-03T12:19:22-04:00

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Why Evangelicals Hate Deconstruction

Last updated on: August 3, 2022 at 12:19 pm By Eric Scot English

Public critiques from evangelicals regarding deconstruction are on the rise over the last few years. Do you ever wonder why? I mean, what could be the harm in thinking critically about matters of faith? Wouldn’t any denomination or church movement encourage such thinking as a means for people to grow in their faith? In this article, I will provide two reasons why evangelicals hate deconstruction and why they continue to call it “dangerous”. What is deconstruction/reconstruction? First, it’s important to... Read more

Church/Culture

2021-11-12T13:24:42-05:00

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The Genesis of Violence: A Review

Last updated on: November 12, 2021 at 1:24 pm By Eric Scot English

Recently, Matthew J. Distefano and Zak D. Parsons constructed what could be best described as a theological book of art. Each image is a hand-drawn expression of the biblical narrative. The prose that accompanies the art helps to properly orient the viewer to each piece. I have reviewed many books over the years. There is a general template that one can use when reviewing a book. That general template oftentimes applies across the board and is a much more objective... Read more

Book Review

2022-08-03T12:19:37-04:00

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Either, Is Ignorance Bliss, OR Curing Cognitive Dissonance

Last updated on: August 3, 2022 at 12:19 pm By Eric Scot English

Why do people say ignorance is bliss? The simple answer is because sometimes it’s better for a person not to know the truth than to know it. I don’t have an issue with people who are truly ignorant of something. My problem is with people who are intentionally ignorant to get out of knowing something that could cause them to grow or change some previously held belief. This is not meant to be an insult, but a matter of fact:... Read more

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