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Biblical interpretation across cultures: a bibliography
Biblical Interpretation Across Cultures
Posted in Bibliographies
The eschatology of Erik Peterson, 1890-1960, German theologian who influenced Pope Benedict XVI
Erik Peterson (1890-1960) was a theologian who specialized in early Christianity and converted from Lutheranism to Catholicism in Rome in 1930. Unable to secure a professorship because of his opposition to fascism, Peterson and his family were reduced to poverty until his … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Churches, Theology
Tagged Erik Peterson, Eschatology, Pope Benedict XVI, Roman Catholics, Theologians
God’s providence, creation, evolution, human freedom, and the problem of evil
Two interesting philosophical/theological articles not to be missed by those interested in the science and religion debate: God and Evolution: A New Proposal and: Bridging the Divide Between Theology and Science both by Sarah Coakley, Norris-Hulse Professor of Divinity and Fellow … Continue reading
Posted in Philosophy, Theology
Christian leaders react to massacre of Christians in American-occupied Iraq
Pope, patriarch and bishops condemn ‘absurd violence’ of Baghdad church siege Syrian Catholic patriarch attacks indifference of free world to suffering of Iraqi Christians. — Once again, the silence coming from the warmongering American fundies is deafening.
Posted in Christian Churches
It looks like the Pope is answering all those questions many of us always wanted to ask him
Author’s questions to Pope are revealed Pope Benedict has answered questions which range from whether he has ever considered resigning to should there be a Vatican III.
Posted in Christian Churches
Let us mourn with our brothers and sisters in Iraq
Iraqi Christians mourn after church siege kills 58 The attack, claimed by an al-Qaida-linked organization, was the deadliest ever recorded against Iraq’s Christians, whose numbers have plummeted since the 2003 U.S.-led invasion as the community has fled to other countries. … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Churches
Robert Schuller, “the power of positive thinking,” the Crystal Cathedral, and bankruptcy
If you’re interested in Robert Schuller, his “power of positive thinking” ideas, the Crystal Cathedral, and the recent demise of the Schuller empire into bankruptcy, then please read this insightful blog post by Scott Bailey: Robert Schuller
Posted in Fundamentalism, Popular Culture, Society
Definition of a 1970s British evangelical Christian
“They all buy their clothes at Marks and Spencers, they play the guitar badly and every second one you meet is called Colin.” That sounds about right to me.
Posted in Humour
