You may or may not be aware of the furor that World Vision opening their employment policy (and then 2 days rescinding that decision) to gay men and women has caused over in the US – but the behavior of the bullying right has been nothing short of blackmail…accept what we believe or have our … More I’m angry and disgusted with the US Christian Right
This is the first in a three part series where we will look at the Gospel of Mark, seeking to understand a little of the reasons for accepting it’s primacy over the other three gospels (in terms of being the earliest written or not), authorship and whether or not a brand new literary style was … More Mark: Provenance, Authorship and Literary Style. Pt I
Depending on which church you belong to and what denomination, communion, or the Eucharist, or Mass may or may not play a central part in the lived worship experience you engage in weekly. There are stark differences between the traditions of each church, from the ancient wording and liturgical ‘performance’ of the Catholic, Anglican, Orthodox, … More Reclaiming the Centrality of the Eucharist as an act of worship
His grand-daughter, Meghan Phelps Roper, who left the church two years ago posted, ‘I’m so sorry for the harm he caused. That we all caused. But he could be so kind and wonderful. I wish you all could have seen that, too. I understand those who don’t mourn his loss, but I’m thankful for those … More Fred Phelps, of Westbro Baptist Church has died
Title: Against Calvinism Author: Roger E. Olson Paperback: 192 pages Publisher: Zondervan – 2011 Language: English Amazon Introduction First off, I am not at all unbiased in the infamous Calvinism v. Arminianism debates. In fact, I’ve been more than a little complicit in making them contentious at times. In the past, I have spent many a night, up late, “debating” … More To Kill a Tulip: A Review of Against Calvinism by Roger Olson by TC Moore
American Jesus Madness 2014 – 1st Round Breakdown In the time honored (4 year) tradition that is American Jesus Madness, I like to offer a breakdown of the first round matchups as a guide of sorts to voting. Who or what you vote for and why is, of course, completely up to you, but I … More Part Christian Celebrity Smack Down, Part Christian Fantasy League
On Friday March 28, 2014 I am taking on the challenge and showing my boardies for a cause and raising money for Australia’s largest volunteer movement – Surf Life Saving! You can help support me by making a secure online donation using your credit card. Click on the link below: http://my.slsfundraising.com/GregtheExplorer?SID=(!SolicitationID)&LangPref=en-CA Proceeds from Boardies Day … More Want to see me in my ‘boardies’? I’m participating in Boardies Day 2014
This blog has for as long as we can remember engendered a range of often heated discussion, which have many times turned quite vitriolic. This has been occurring far too often of late and has resulted in long standing bloggers leaving our little gathering. I have repeatedly asked people to restrain themselves and keep it … More The winds of change
“There’s only one litmus test to authenticate if someone gets what I’m about – love.” “The kingdom of God is here and now, which means it’s not somewhere else and later.” “If you’ve reached perfection on your journey, feel free to judge others. Otherwise, be quiet.” “My peace is not as this world gives. Your … More 15 Things Jesus DID Say:
Repeal Day To Hit NFP Sector Reform Dozens of regulations affecting the Not for Profit sector are expected to be dumped in one omnibus bill in Federal Parliament, along with new legislation to abolish the charity regulator, if the Coalition’s plans for a regulatory Repeal Day are successful. The Not for Profit sector will be … More Liberals to abolish legislation that was meant to keep charities honest and transparent!
Finding God and Healing Through the Practice of Permaculture
Ringing the bells for Christian traditions and getting our story out there. If we don't, who will?
Honoring God, Encouraging People
Chad Ashby
Taking back Christianity
Making Byzantium live for people today
Restore – Nurture – Prepare
[the poetry of orthodoxy, orthopraxy, orthopathy]
Connecting People to Nature, Empowering People to Live Sustainably
Theology for the road
Irregular thoughts...
Inner Anarchist
Seeking the Good & Claiming it for the Kingdom
Women in Theology
The babblings and wanderings of one woman.
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