Is Jesus Christ the Only Way? Is Jesus Christ the only way to God? This is a question the sharply divides Christians today. I can think of at least four answers that Christians of various stripes honestly hold. I would term the four positions as: Exclusive, Pluralistic, Inclusive, and Normative. Each of them has a… [Continue Reading]
Christian Truth?
October 31, 2011 By 9 Comments
Recently I heard someone, in a very sincere and heartfelt way, struggle to make sense of the current conflicts in the Church. He concluded that Truth and Love were sometimes in conflict and that on matters of full inclusion of gay and lesbian folks in the membership of the Church (including ordained leadership) and the… [Continue Reading]
Mystery and Spirit
October 27, 2011 By 10 Comments
Most of us, most of the time, just skim along the surface of life. This has become particularly true in the rapid pace, unending stimulation, and constant activity of our world. We work longer and longer hours. We juggle work and home. We juggle professional obligations and personal life. We juggle increasing pressures and economic… [Continue Reading]
