One of the insidious developments among my students, readers, auditors, and interlocutors is consumerism about theology. Instead of arguing, say, about whether this or that understanding of the Atonement was right or wrong, was true to the Biblical data and … Continued
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Holy Week Posts
Over the last few years, I’ve posted several reflections pertinent to Holy Week. Some of you (especially those of you preparing sermons!) might be glad to have them rounded up: On Providence, including the Garden of Gethsemane: here On Good … Continued
“Why, God?” Asked the American People, and Would Not Stay for an Answer
The number one column on the New York Times website right now is Maureen Dowd’s “Why, God?” It features counsel on the problem of evil, in the wake of the Newtown shootings, from a priest friend of hers, Rev. Kevin … Continued