The Episcopal Church in the United States has been hit with an ethics scandal after it was revealed that the Rev. Michael Hartnett was fired for allegedly having sex with a young girl in his church’s chapel in 2007.The Rev. Hartnitt, a prominent Catholic figure, had been a member of the church since 1974.He wasRead More
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How to become an Anglican theologian in your church
Anglicans are known for their rigorous religious practices, but many still fall short of being able to minister to the needs of the poor.This year, the church is introducing new guidelines that could help those struggling to find a place in the church.The new rules were created by the Anglican Church of England (ACEO) andRead More
The Redemption Theology and the Redeeming Vision of God
By the year 2020, many evangelicals will be living out a life of faith, and for many of them, a life that involves faith and prayer.But for others, that is no longer the case.As a result, their lives and their lives with God are often transformed.“For me, I think the key is just to beRead More
How to talk to your parents and siblings about theology without being labeled a “schizoid”
What do you say to your family when you tell them that you have become a schizoid?How do you avoid being called a schizo?How do you tell your parents that you’re not a “freak” if you have been labeled a schisogenic?The question of whether a schism is valid or not has been hotly debated inRead More
How to Make Sure Your Faith Isn’t the Only Religion You Follow
By default, religious belief is the belief that the divine is good, the existence of the Holy Spirit is real, the universe is real and that all of life is just.If that’s the belief you have, then your life is a complete success.However, that doesn’t mean that you can believe everything without doubt or question.IfRead More
How a new book helps us understand why we’re here
GUTIERREZ LIBREZ, an evangelical pastor who was recently named the president of the Southern Baptist Convention, has a message for liberals: Stop talking about the ‘War on Christmas.’And stop being so afraid to speak your mind. LIVE FROM ATLANTA, GA—A few days before Christmas, Pastor Gutierrez stood on stage with more than a dozen other pastorsRead More
How to Find a Religion That’s Not Your Church
Theologically, this can be a daunting task, but it can also be a blessing.If you can find a religion that is not your church, then you can be free of the guilt that comes with believing that you are a member of that church.When it comes to finding your faith, however, you may find yourselfRead More
Theology Seminary: The Last Words
By David Guzik and David M. McAllister Editor’s note: This article is part of the series: Linguistics, Thought and Religion: What’s Wrong with the ‘Religion’ and Why?article Linguistic analysis is a key tool for all religious traditions and in the case of the Church, the Catholic Church.The Catholic Church, like many others, has adopted aRead More
What does a dogmatic theologian do?
A dogmatic theological believer is one who is convinced that the Bible, the scriptures, or the teachings of Jesus Christ are infallible.A dogmatist is someone who is not dogmatic.Theologically, dogmatism is not a single point of view.There are different levels of dogmatic belief, and some are more dogmatic than others.Theology, theology, and theology are notRead More
Chargers’ David Platt on his legacy
David Platts has had a remarkable career, but what does it mean for the Chargers to see him inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame?The article starts here.(Published Friday, Sept. 25, 2018)