I mentioned in our last eNewsletter that the liturgical seasons of the Christian year (the mapping of our worship year) serve not only to frame and describe themes and moods of New Testament narratives (assigned by the tradition) but the […]
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Marianne opens by admitting that mysticism is often a divisive topic. Additionally the various liturgical seasons are reflected in the annual seasons that happen each year. January is marked by epiphany. Epiphany means to reveal or the sudden manifestation or
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Marianne suggests that the seasonal liturgical landscape in some ways reflects the physical landscape and our own internal landscape. In the Christian tradition you have advent in the middle of winter which represents the beginning of a new year.
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Marianne opens the discussion referencing a recent talk that discussed that right now is an important and pivotal time for Christianity, humanity and the planet. She goes on to talk about Progressive Christianity and some of the foundational understandings
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A Liberal Theologian Marcus has made such a large impact on so many people’s lives. His writing and scholarship continues to influence the Christian community today. After his death, a selection of his writings were gathered into one book, including
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In my last reflection I briefly summarized what Marcus identifies as an earlier Christian paradigm and an emerging Christian paradigm. Understanding of Scripture that Belong to the Emerging Paradigm I want share insights from Catholic theologian David Tracy (b.1939) that
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Restoring Your Faith A delightful tale of faith and growing awareness and insights into God and religion. All through friendship and life experience. Awakens a new consciousness and a “new story” of faith. Holding over 40 years of experience in
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Marcus talked about an “earlier paradigm” and an “emerging paradigm” taking place within Christianity. The earlier paradigm was based on the idea that Jesus died for our sins, because “God so loved the world,” and that believing in Him would
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For many traditional followers of God, there is no question about whether or not they believe in a higher power. Many Christians and many followers of other religions have been believers since they were born. Their faith is deeply rooted
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Below is a quote from a theologian and philosopher of the past. His dates 1804-1872. Before you assume he has nothing au current to say to us… read this: (I have changed the male pronoun man to human being or
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