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Sadly, The Bible is the Problem

There is no question that the voices of marginalized people are found in the Bible if you look carefully. The New Testament also presents a picture of a beautiful man who talked about a God of love and forgiveness and who urged his followers to create communities that practiced nonviolence, inclusion, and the pursuit of social and economic justice.

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kNOw Justice, kNOw Peace!

Does Jesus really mean we must love our neighbor? And who is our neighbor?

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Understanding Progressive Christianity with Rev. Dr. Caleb J. Lines

Rev. Dr. Caleb J. Lines sat down this week for an interview with Ciprian Khlud about the basics of Progressive Christianity.

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Jesus and Paul Woven Together

By Rick Fabian

Jesus’ words and Paul’s words have changed millions of lives, and will change yours. The Bible records their teachings separately, so we must join them afresh as one. This book will open your ears and your heart to their shared work.

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The Deconstruction and Reconstruction of the Historical Jesus – Part 2

The second in the series that looks at the life of Jesus.

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The Church Repressed Critical Teachings of Jesus

Some of the most important aspects of Jesus teachings were repressed from the beginning. The Hebrews started the repression. The Roman Catholic Church expanded it. And by and large the Protestants followed.

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The Making of a Messiah

What six hidden women can teach us about Jesus

Who is Jesus to you?
What informs and shapes your view of Jesus and his work?

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The Deconstruction and Reconstruction of the Historical Jesus – Part 1

Getting the Story Straight

This is the first in a series that looks at the life of Jesus and contrasts the story that has come down through the ages with what probably really happened.

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Come Holy Spirit

Using Our Spiritual Gifts to Change the World

Do you feel your spiritual life is dry, ineffectual, and lifeless? Ready for new, life-changing experiences? Take a deep dive into a life-changing book.

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Authentic Christianity: Why it Matters for Followers of Jesus

Christians are not widely known for authenticity. You may even feel stifled in the congregation you’ve been part of for years—and you wouldn’t be the only one.

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The Fugitives of Gethsemane: The Three Days Following the Crucifixion of Jesus

“The Fugitives of Gethsemane” dramatizes the story about four apostles during the 3 days between the crucifixion and the resurrection of Jesus.

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Sunday Musings with Diana Butler Bass – The Feast of the Transfiguration

  Too much of politics caters to our craving miracles; faith is often about finding some magical safe place. But mystical experiences are about real life. In the season of Ordinary Time, a most extraordinary event breaks …

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Doing Christianity

How religion is about what you do, not what you believe

In Doing Christianity Paul Higginson encourages us, in nine simple steps, to look afresh at the words of Jesus in the Gospel. Jargon-free and full of practical steps you can apply each day, Doing Christianity can help to refresh your faith, deepen your relationships and give you a new sense of hope for the future of the Christian Gospel.

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A Spiritual Thought Experiment: Saving Jesus from God’s Plan

Part One

How did the wealthy accrue the power to change the thinking of the church about who Jesus was and what he did? That, our four researchers discovered, is -up to now- a mystery hidden in history.

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Why Jesus Being Resuscitated Doesn’t Matter, but That We Can All Be Resurrected Does

The four gospels all tell a different story with regard to Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection. The facts are all different, but the essence is the same: something divine was present in Jesus.

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How Christian Homophobia Fails – The “Three Categories of Laws”

Video Response by Pastor Adam

Whenever a Christian says that there are three categories of laws in the Bible, you should have big red flags because they are likely (mis)using laws as a weapon against vulnerable people.

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A God of Our Invention: How Religion Shaped the Western World

Uneasy about religion but not sure why? A God of Our Invention will make it clear.

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Culture Wars, Wokeness, and Prophetic Spirituality

If Jesus had been asked to summarize the Prophets, as Hillel had done for the Torah, his reply would probably have been something like this: “Wake up, open your eyes and ears, repent, and start treating others with compassion and justice!”

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