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  • It’s Time for Christianity to Ditch Diet Culture

    Column by Rev. Fran Pratt on October, 13 2022

    I no longer practice in the field of nutrition. The farther I went with it, the more deeply I realized that the field is rife with Diet Culture and toxic beauty standards, as well as ableism and health-shaming.

    I have been reading Dr. Spong’s idea that the Gospels were written for the Synagogue worship. Didn’t the Synagogue worship use Hebrew …

    Answered by Rev. Roger Wolsey
  • The Jig Is Up

    Column by Rev. Roger Wolsey on October, 6 2022

    What such people meant by this is that they feared that the era of privilege and power for straight, white, wealthy, capitalist men might soon pass unless it becomes vigorously defended.

    My faith seems to constantly be changing. I think it is mostly changing for the better. Some of my more conservative friends seem to think …

    Answered by Rev. Dr. Mark Sandlin
  • President Trump the 2nd Christ?

    Column by Rev. Dr. Mark Sandlin on September, 29 2022

    “President Donald J. Trump, The Son of Man – The Christ.” That’s the title of a book that is pictured in a meme making its way around social media. While it might sound like some kind of satirical production, it is not.

    I am curious as to why progressive Christians still use the word ” worship” when it comes to liturgies and order of services? Isn't …

    Answered by Kevin G. Thew Forrester, Ph.D.
  • Christ Heart: Awakening As Holy Mystery – Part 3

    Column by Kevin G. Thew Forrester, Ph.D. on September, 22 2022

    Living with Holy Mystery is the spiritual schooling of the soul. The method of the schooling is the spiritual practices that teach us how to become embodiments of the Source: meditation; spiritual exploration; breath, body, and movement; and liturgy.

    In your experience, what is most important when being in community with marginalized folks as a white person?

    Answered by Rev. Deshna Charron Shine
  • When The Storm Hits

    Column by Rev. Deshna Charron Shine on September, 15 2022

    I realized I was suffering, creating my own internal storm because of what I feared would come to be, or more accurately, how I would feel when this possibility came to be. It felt like the storm was all around me but really it was within me.

    I have been trying to form my relationship with Christ, I find my values align with the views of Progressive Christians.  I really don' …

    Answered by Rev. Brandan Robertson
  • The Great Reversion

    Column by Rev. Brandan Robertson on September, 8 2022

    You’ve heard it said again and again- “We’re living in unprecedented times”. There’s extreme polarization, increased bigotry, emboldened racists, and virtual mobs seeking to cancel those who don’t align perfectly with the new orthodoxies of whichever side of the aisle you identify with

    It seems like a lot of conservative Christians are using “Freedom of Religion” as an excuse to discriminate against others. Isn’t that the opposite …

    Answered by Rev. David M. Felten
  • “OK, Guru-boy. If There’s No Original Sin and Hell, Why Be a Christian?”

    Column by Rev. David M. Felten on September, 1 2022

    Earlier this summer, I was called out as a heretic and accused of “sitting on Satan’s lap” courtesy of the Institute for Religion and Democracy (the fundamentalist think tank behind the schisms of many of our mainline denominations).

    How is it best to gently question the behavior of a new pastor who seems to be fundamentalist in her thinking and does not …

    Answered by Rev. Dr. Robin Meyers
  • Preaching a Partisan Gospel

    Column by Rev. Dr. Robin Meyers on August, 25 2022

    I very much appreciated Brian McLaren’s recent column, Thanks Presiding Bishop Curry, and his thoughtful exploration of the bishop’s advice to find a voice that is non-partisan, and why this is easier said than done. 

    I was reading the ProgressiveChristianity.org website and (as a Christian myself) was wondering why the message on the 8 points of progressive Christianity has …

    Answered by Rev. Dr. Matthew Fox
  • Before & Beyond the Nicene Creed, a 1st and 21st Century Credo

    Column by Rev. Dr. Matthew Fox on August, 18 2022

    What might a Creed that represented Jesus’ teachings more, and Constantine’s less, look like?

    Can you offer any advice to pastors and Christians in general who want to speak out on issues that some call political or partisan? …

    Answered by Brian McLaren
  • Thanks, Presiding Bishop Curry

    Column by Brian McLaren on August, 11 2022

    In his speech, Bishop Curry twice emphasized the need to find a voice that is non-partisan (“this is not partisan,” “not a partisan voice”). We all know why he needed to say this.

    We were having a discussion at church last night about theism and worship. How is the Eucharist relevant if theism is taken away, or more …

    Answered by Dr. Carl Krieg
  • Diversion, Dictatorship and the Concentration of Wealth

    Column by Dr. Carl Krieg on August, 4 2022

    It has been shown that wealth actually changes the structure of a person’s brain, destroying a sense of empathy for others while at the same time creating a sense of entitlement.

    Writings by Progressive Christians have left me very sad and with a profound sense of loss. I always thought there would be heaven awaiting–where …

    Answered by Kevin G. Thew Forrester, Ph.D.
  • Christ Heart: Living With Holy Mystery – Part 2

    Column by Kevin G. Thew Forrester, Ph.D. on July, 28 2022

    We are becoming aware of what we are: Boundless love is the Source of life and the longing of the soul. As we live from the Source, we become more curious about life, which means we question, ceaselessly.

    As a scientist, more damaging elements have taken place in volcanic eruptions than all the fuel driven vehicles created since time began. Mt. St. …

    Answered by Rev. Jim Burklo
  • When Progressive Christianity Runs Wet

    Column by Rev. Jim Burklo on July, 21 2022

    Now, more than ever, is the time to express our faith forthrightly, publicly, and invitationally.

    What are the reasons people reject theism? What do we gain by rejecting God? 

    Answered by Rev. Gretta Vosper
  • What the hell?

    Column by Rev. Gretta Vosper on July, 14 2022

    While at theological college, a challenge seized with an eager ferocity, was the imperative attributed to theologian Karl Barth that we preach with the Bible in one hand and the newspaper in the other.

    Q&A July 14, 2022 – What are the requirements to be considered a progressive Christian?

    Answered by Rev. Roger Wolsey
  • Lectio Writ LARGE!

    Column by Rev. Roger Wolsey on July, 7 2022

    I write this essay in the wake of a slate of recent rulings by the US Supreme Court that many progressive Christians, and progressive persons in general, find most troubling.

    Does it really matter which religion you follow as long as you are a good person and help others?

    Answered by Rev. Lauren Van Ham
  • A Different Kind of Optimism

    Column by Rev. Lauren Van Ham on June, 30 2022

    Recently, I was in consultation with a colleague who is First Nation Cree. Throughout the conversation, there was a steady stream of confidence, curiosity, and hope.  Really smiling at one point, my colleague said, “I’m an eternal optimist who comes from a history of despair.”

     
    Is it possible that religion has less to do with what’s true and more to do with where and when you were …

    Answered by Kevin G. Thew Forrester, Ph.D.
  • Christ Heart: Discovery of Holy Mystery – Part 1

    Column by Kevin G. Thew Forrester, Ph.D. on June, 23 2022

    What is a heart alive with compassion and joy and spontaneity?  A heart not continually weighed down by drivenness, anger, and fear? A heart at rest?

    What are some essential steps that can be taken to improve America's gun problem?

    Answered by Rev. Dr. Mark Sandlin
  • Transitions

    Column by Rev. Deshna Charron Shine on June, 16 2022

    The Mystery of Life only allows us to move forward. No matter how much we cling to what was or how much we resist, change is inevitable.

    We were having a discussion at church last night about theism and worship. How is the Eucharist relevant if theism is taken away, or more …

    Answered by Rev. Brandan Robertson
  • Jesus – Queer Theology Incarnate

    Column by Rev. Dr. Mark Sandlin on June, 9 2022

    In his book “Radical Love: An Introduction to Queer Theology”. The Rev. Dr. Patrick Cheng says, “God is the very manifestation of a love that is so extreme that it dissolves existing boundaries.” So, it seems to me, living a life that dismantles existing boundaries is the very definition of being in relationship with God.

    “My church says they are progressive and “Open and Affirming” but as a queer person, I don’t see any real progressiveness. Do you …

    Answered by Rev. Deshna Charron Shine
  • When Progressive Christianity Runs Dry

    Column by Rev. Brandan Robertson on June, 2 2022

    I, along with many other progressive Christian ministers I know, have grown increasingly cynical about our faith. We no longer feel that the faith that we’ve evolved to embrace has much of a bearing on our daily lives or an impact on the world.

     
    Do you consider anything a sin? I once had a minister who told me that sin is anything that gets between you and …

    Answered by Rev. David M. Felten
  • “Shall the Fundamentalists Win?” at 100

    Column by Rev. David M. Felten on May, 26 2022

    When I first read Harry Emerson Fosdick’s Shall the Fundamentalists Win?, it changed my life. In disbelief, I read portions of it over and over again and looked at the date. I read it AGAIN and thought, “What?” How in the world could he have preached this in 1922 and it STILL be controversial?!

    Is it essential for a Christian to believe in the Trinity?

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    Answered by Rev. Dr. Robin Meyers
  • Requiem For Roe V. Wade

    Column by Rev. Dr. Robin Meyers on May, 19 2022

    Let’s be honest about the fear that is now driving the culture wars and have brought us to the precipice of losing our democracy.  White men on the right fear they are losing everything to the brown and black barbarians at the gate.

    Why are there so many Christian denominations or sects and different Bible versions? Ex: 73 Catholic versions and 66 Protestant versions.

    Answered by Dr. Carl Krieg
  • What the Disciples Believed About The Resurrection of Jesus

    Column by Dr. Carl Krieg on May, 12 2022

    We don’t know when Jesus was born, but we do know when he died. His birth was linked to existing pagan festivals celebrating the winter solstice, but his death can be dated relatively specifically, and occurred during the Passover Festival, Jerusalem, early April in year 30.

    I don’t understand why Faith appears to be on a decline, I find God by observing his work here on earth.  Do you think it …

    Answered by Rev. Matthew Syrdal
  • Be Opened: A Post-Easter Reflection

    Column by Rev. Matthew Syrdal on May, 5 2022

    I walked out of our church in ritual silence with the procession at twilight and was met—stunned—by the radiant face of the nearly full moon. I started to weep. Especially tired this particular Maundy Thursday, I was hit by the welling up of unprocessed emotion from a particularly hard year.

    As one who understands the place of The “Big Bang” in evolutionary theory, I'd like to ponder the thought of whether God preceded …

    Answered by Rev. Dr. Matthew Fox
  • “Do you Create or do you Destroy?” Evil at Our Doors

    Column by Rev. Dr. Matthew Fox on April, 28 2022

    Not only does our species do great evil with our vast creativity and intelligence, we also do amazing positive things as well.  We are capable of the Awesome as well as the Awful.

    Why do fundamentalist believers take every word of the Bible as totally correct, when no one, to my observation, has an answer to the …

    Answered by Brian McLaren
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