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Column by Rev. David M. Felten on July, 13 2017

Most 21st century Christians have grown up indoctrinated by a conventional religious experience that offers the assurance of having all the answers tied up in a little bow, just for the believing. Many still find this to be comforting, but a growing number are antsy. On the verge of becoming what Bishop Spong calls “church alumni/ae,” they know too much. Archaeology, astrophysics, and any number of other scientific disciplines continue to make discoveries that compel us to re-evaluate our true place in the universe – and we are right to be feeling increasingly humble.

1. You are a theologian, and more precisely a scholar of spirituality who has reintroduced to Western audiences the major insights of Medieval mystics, insisting on their practicability today. Yet …

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Column by Fred Plumer on June, 1 2017

About ten years ago, I attended a two day conference that garnered a lot of anticipation and excitement about the topics, which were: a new way of communicating our religious beliefs and the discussion of postmodern theology. Near the end of the conference, I was ready for it to be over. It had been a good conference. The keynote speakers were well respected and leaders in their fields. But I was done.

Why is it that our children can't read a Bible in school, but they can in prison?

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Column by Bishop John Shelby Spong on March, 17 2016

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I love your recent columns introducing your new series on “Charting a New Reformation.” So much of it resonates with me. I am reading Paulo Coelho’s book, …

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Column by Bishop John Shelby Spong on March, 10 2016

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I am French and Catholic. I agree with most all that you think, but and I do not speak good English. I have taught classics and am a Ph. …

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Column by Bishop John Shelby Spong on March, 3 2016

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I was sorry not to see you at the Parliament of World Religions held a while back in Salt Lake City, which was a joyous celebration of love, unity …

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Column by Bishop John Shelby Spong on February, 25 2016

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What do you think of the book, Conversations with God, by Neale Walsh? It is interesting and I want to believe it, but really don’ …

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Column by Bishop John Shelby Spong on February, 18 2016

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Without sounding macabre, I wonder who in the next generation of authors/teachers you recommend and believe will continue to develop a similar outlook as yours on both scripture …

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Column by Bishop John Shelby Spong on February, 11 2016

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I am an open-minded and lifelong truth seeker and enjoy your thoughtful commentaries on spiritual topics. Given my spiritual journeys to date, I think that one of the most …

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Column by Bishop John Shelby Spong on January, 28 2016

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I am a Disciples of Christ minister and I often cite and use your insights in preparing sermons. I was wondering if you have any preferred commentaries that you …

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Column by Bishop John Shelby Spong on January, 21 2016

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I have a question about the concept of the “messiah.” I understand that this idea comes from the belief that we are fallen people, who need to be saved …

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