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 […]
Bend Group Discussion-Mysticism- January 12th Read More »
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.
Bend Group Discussion, Winter Landscape and Unpacking Christmas Stories- December 8 Read More »
Imagination, Empathy and Action: Being Christian in a Fragmented Age. That is the title of a presentation I will be giving in St. Louis in October. The title was given to me after engaging conversation with the senior pastor, Travis
Awe and Wonder, Here and Now Issue 12 – Compassion and Empathy Across the Divide Read More »
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
An Interview on Days of Awe and Wonder Read More »
Today marks the one year anniversary of Marcus’ memorial. On March 22nd 2015, a memorial service was held for Marcus Borg at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in Portland, Oregon. The service included speakers from around the country. To hear the service
Anniversary of Marcus’ Memorial Service Read More »
Marcus’ colleague, Art Dewey shares his reflections on Marcus’s work as a tribute to him in the January 2016 issue of the Westar Institute’s publication The Fourth R. Click here to read Art’s touching editorial, Meeting Marcus Again.
Tribute to Marcus in The Fourth R by Art Dewey Read More »
Marcus Borg speaks on the topic of social justice in the Bible, specifically Book of Amos, he looks at the societal context and world orders contemporary to Jesus and his disciples to help understand their views of social
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Marcus speaks at All Saint’s Church of Pasadena Lent event. He opens with a Celtic Irish Christian Prayer “Christ as a light illumen and guide me, Christ as a shield overshadow me, Christ under me Christ over me, Christ beside
Memories, Conversions and Convictions: Thinking about Our Journeys Read More »
The Historical Complexities of Being Christian, What does it mean to be Christian? Sometimes that is very complicated, at some points it has meant believing the right thing and getting our beliefs right. For example, in 1054 we had
What’s Christianity All About? – A Sermon On Day1.org Read More »
See Rebuttal and Cross Examination below Opening Statement Marcus sets out his hopes for the debate as a way to deepen our understanding of Easter, to see where there are agreements and disagreements and what is at stake
Did Jesus Rise From the Dead?-A Debate About Easter Read More »
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