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Brian McLaren in Cascadia

Brian McLaren in Cascadia

I’m thrilled to learn that Brian McLaren will be coming to Cascadia next month. Brian will be here for two dates: Jim Henderson and the folks at Off-the-Map are putting on the two events. Brian will engage in a series

Dwight J. Friesen February 7, 2023February 7, 2023

New German Pomo Christianity… Beyond Deconstruction

New German Pomo Christianity… Beyond Deconstruction

Carl Raschke just made a great post “the Church and Postmodern Culture: Conversation” which he called: The new German postmodern Christianity – beyond deconstruction Peace, dwight

Dwight J. Friesen October 28, 2009January 15, 2021

First Council of Nicæa (A.D. 325)

First Council of Nicæa (A.D. 325)

We believe in one God, the Father Almighty, maker of all things visible and invisible; and in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the only-begotten of his Father, of the substance of the Father, God of God, Light

Dwight J. Friesen December 10, 2008September 20, 2022

thoughtful engagement

thoughtful engagement

Ryan Pettit wrote a thoughtful response to my “Christianity maybe an antichrist” entry of 12/4/2004. He graciously critiques my post, offering seasoned rationale for his claims. Ryan began his response by offering three definitions of religion, these are useful. He

Dwight J. Friesen December 8, 2004September 14, 2022

meta-religion

meta-religion

I’ve been reading a bunch of Biblical Theology this summer. Something that I am beginning to question is what Paul, Mark, Matthew, John, et al thought they were inviting people to when inviting people to follow Christ. I’m pretty sure

Dwight J. Friesen August 29, 2004December 13, 2020

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