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Abortion Revisited

Understanding the distinctive nature of man and woman as consciousness is quite important in defining the uniqueness of human life beyond our biology or psychology. This distinction becomes paramount when faced with critical moral issues, such as abortion, capital punishment, and euthanasia.   

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A spiritual pyramid scheme of forgiveness

but, like in a good way

The one thing that enraged most people about Jesus of Nazareth was that he had the gall to tell people that their sins were
forgiven when clearly there were systems of civic and religious power that were set up to make sure people got what they deserved.

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Ask a Progressive Christian – Q: What is Salvation?

Today’s “Ask a Progressive Christian” with ProgressiveChristianity.org Board Member Rev. Roger Wolsey explores the question: “What is Salvation?”

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Ask a Progressive Christian – Q: What Does The Bible Say About Guns?

Ask a Progressive Christian – Q: What Does The Bible Say About Guns?

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Hymn: Blest Are You, the Poor in Spirit

A Beatitudes hymn text with a suggested public domain hymn tune.

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You Cannot Serve God and Guns: A Prayer of Protest

Initially written as a somber a cappella piece for a worship service, this version is musically full and rich, leaning toward hope while still acknowledging the grief so many of us feel from deaths caused by gun violence.

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Ask a Progressive Christian – Q: What Do You Think of the Trinity?

Ask a Progressive Christian – Q: What Do You Think of the Trinity?

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Honor the Mothers in Your Life

We do it over and over again – week in and week out. We can only face these proverbial dragons with your help. Please consider being a sustaining donor or, if that isn’t financially reasonable for you, make a one-time donation and honor the mothers in your life. Thank you.

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Ask A Progressive Christian – Q: Is Jesus God?

Ask A Progressive Christian – Q: Is Jesus God?

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Litany for Strength and Guidance in Justice Work

Holy One, lover of all, knowing that you desire that all people should live in joy and
wellness, we ask today for strength and guidance in the work we do to build a just and peaceful
society.

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#Moonshine Jesus Show – May 8, 2023

Join Caleb and Mark as they enjoy a themed drink (or two) and bring their high-octane progressive Christian perspectives in consideration of James Gunn’s final “Guardians of the Galaxy” film!

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Ask a Progressive Christian – Q: Why are there different versions if the Bible?

Ask a Progressive Christian – Q: Why are there different versions if the Bible?

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Ask a Progressive Christian – Q: Are psychedelic medicines compatible with Christianity?

Ask a Progressive Christian – Q: Are psychedelic medicines compatible with Christianity?

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When All is Burned Away: An Ash Wednesday Reading

A Liturgical Piece

When all is burned away by violence, fear and greed
We tremble in our terror that we’ve lost the things we need.

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Ask a Progressive Christian – Q: Does God Control Our Lives?

Ask a Progressive Christian – Q: Does God Control Our Lives?

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Ask A Progressive Christian – Q: Is Jesus the only Path to God?

Ask A Progressive Christian – Q: Is Jesus the only Path to God?

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The State of the Black Church: Reconciling Communities and Reimagining Inclusion

Effective tools, strategies, and frameworks to bridge the gaping gap between the Black Church and LGBTQ+ Community

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Podcast with Sophronia Scott

This was a powerful conversation, including about the importance of compassion as a spiritual response to suffering and cruelty in the world.

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I hate this bloody week … but the brutal truth is, it’s here to stay.

The week between Palm Sunday and Easter

How are we supposed to cope with the despair that sets in when our known world is stolen and an invading, oppressive regime steps in?

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Ask A Progressive Christian – Q: Can I be a Christian without being baptized?

Ask A Progressive Christian – Can I be a Christian without being baptized?

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Ask a Progressive Christian – Q: Is Suffering Redemptive?

Ask a Progressive Christian – Q: Is Suffering Redemptive?

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Please, Never Read the Bible

I have a caveat: never read the Bible without some sort of reliable scholarly information by your side.

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Book Review of Decolonizing Christianity: Becoming Badass Believers

By Miguel de la Torre

Decolonizing Christianity is a hard book to read – but it’s one white Christians should read, especially those of us who claim to be progressive.

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#Moonshine Jesus Show – May 1, 2023

  Join Mark and Caleb as they enjoy a themed drink (or two) and bring their high-octane progressive Christian perspectives in consideration of Netfilx’s post-apocalyptic hit based on a DC comic series by the same name, “Sweet …

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Ask A Progressive Christian – Q: Can you be progressive and a Christian?

Ask A Progressive Christian – Q: Can you be progressive and a Christian?

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Towards the New Consciousness That Easter Brings

  The Easter experience is about the birth of a new consciousness.  It is a consciousness that burst upon the followers of Jesus through his suffering unto death on the cross.  In many ways, Jesus’ followers, and …

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Ask a Progressive Christian – Q: Does God Cause Suffering?

Today’s “Ask a Progressive Christian” with ProgressiveChristianity.org Board Member Pastor Marshela Salgado: Q: Does God Cause Suffering?

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Ask a Progressive Christian – Can You Be a Gay Christian?

Ask a Progressive Christian – Can You Be a Gay Christian?

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Jesus with a whip and his enlightening anger issues

When, if ever, is anger appropriate? If we want to be good actors in the world, and become the peace we’d like to see in the world, can we allow anger to exist? How do we know when anger is ok and how much anger is ok?

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Ask A Progressive Christian – Q: Is there an Afterlife?

Ask A Progressive Christian – Q: Is there an Afterlife?

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Walking with the Spiritual But Not Religious

Walking with the Spiritual but Not Religious takes a fresh look at being a spiritual companion for those who self-identify as something other than religious—SBNR, Nones, not religious, agnostics, atheists, people who have experienced something unexplainable, and those who have encountered the paranormal (religious or otherwise).

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Heavenly Homos, Etc.: Queer Icons from LGBTQ Life, Religion, and History

Saints and heroes of the LGBTQ community come alive through bold artwork in ‘Heavenly Homos, Etc’. by Dutch priest Jan Haen. He paints diverse people of faith, courage, and love who can inspire readers with new models of queer holiness. The clear, concise style packs a whole pantheon of saints into a single user-friendly volume.

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TULIP: The Poisonous Flower of Calvinism

This book explains the beginnings of Calvinism and the later individuals who played a significant role in its perpetuation. Many contradictions are discussed.

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Ask a Progressive Christian – Q: What do you make of the Trinity?

Ask a Progressive Christian – Q: What do you make of the Trinity?

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#Moonshine Jesus Show – April 24, 2023

Join Caleb and Mark as they enjoy a themed drink (or two) and bring their high-octane progressive Christian perspectives in consideration a landmark of American cinema and some even consider it one of the greatest movies ever made, “Back to the Future.”

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Ask a Progressive Christian – Q: Does Hell Exist?

Today’s “Ask a Progressive Christian” with ProgressiveChristianity.org Board Member Rev. Roger Wolsey Q: Does Hell Exist?

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