Articles related to "Theology"
Paleo-orthodox Protestants
Thomas C. Oden calls on Christians to listen to classical Christian theology, and this has potential to be a doorway to Christian unity around the essentials.
• divisions in christianity • what is paleo-orthodoxy • classical christian theology • thomas oden's theology • liberal vs. classical theology
Thomas C. Oden calls on Christians to listen to classical Christian theology, and this has potential to be a doorway to Christian unity around the essentials.
• divisions in christianity • what is paleo-orthodoxy • classical christian theology • thomas oden's theology • liberal vs. classical theology
A Few Thoughts on the Church Fathers
A few brief thoughts and insights into the impact of the church fathers, particularly Augustine, and negative theology.
• augustine • negative theology • theology • church fathers • origen
A few brief thoughts and insights into the impact of the church fathers, particularly Augustine, and negative theology.
• augustine • negative theology • theology • church fathers • origen
The Theology of Jim Jones
Before the Peoples Temple exodus to Jonestown, Jim Jones altered his message as if to suggest that Americans were on the wrong side of the Cold War.
• jim jones and the peoples temple • jim jones theology • peoples temple theology • jim jones divine socialism • jonestown
Before the Peoples Temple exodus to Jonestown, Jim Jones altered his message as if to suggest that Americans were on the wrong side of the Cold War.
• jim jones and the peoples temple • jim jones theology • peoples temple theology • jim jones divine socialism • jonestown
Are Jesus and Satan Brothers?
Rather than answer the question that Huckabee asked the former governor of Massachusetts, Romney accused his opponent of ignorance.
• mormon jesus • romney huckabee deabate • jesus satan brothers • war in heaven • mormony theology
Rather than answer the question that Huckabee asked the former governor of Massachusetts, Romney accused his opponent of ignorance.
• mormon jesus • romney huckabee deabate • jesus satan brothers • war in heaven • mormony theology
Introducing: The Theology Corner
Atheism considered
• christian • rock • music • atheism • larry norman
Atheism considered
• christian • rock • music • atheism • larry norman
Jewish History Simplified
Jacob Neusner explains the history of Judaism from the first covenant to modern times, separating it into periods that can be more easily understood.
• judaism • history • anti-semitism • jacob neusner • neusner
Jacob Neusner explains the history of Judaism from the first covenant to modern times, separating it into periods that can be more easily understood.
• judaism • history • anti-semitism • jacob neusner • neusner
Liberation Theology And The Church in Africa
Liberation theology--and Feminist Theology--developed in Africa during the 1970s, a time when the continent was gripped with questions of economic and political liberation. This article delves into the question of whether using violence to achieve liberation results in unintended consequences, as well as looking at the question of liberation from a theological and personal standpoint.
• african theology • liberation theology • feminist theology • steve biko • black consciousness
Liberation theology--and Feminist Theology--developed in Africa during the 1970s, a time when the continent was gripped with questions of economic and political liberation. This article delves into the question of whether using violence to achieve liberation results in unintended consequences, as well as looking at the question of liberation from a theological and personal standpoint.
• african theology • liberation theology • feminist theology • steve biko • black consciousness
Lutheran Architecture: How a Building Reflects Theology
A look at the architecture and layout of a Lutheran church and how that architecture and layout reflects Lutheran teaching and doctrine.
• layout • design • theology • lutheranism
A look at the architecture and layout of a Lutheran church and how that architecture and layout reflects Lutheran teaching and doctrine.
• layout • design • theology • lutheranism
Origins and Universal Questions
Fundamental scientific questions are often the same basic questions children ask, but at a deeper level.
• origins • questions • geneology • biology • cosmology
Fundamental scientific questions are often the same basic questions children ask, but at a deeper level.
• origins • questions • geneology • biology • cosmology
Some musings into theology: Doniger's Implied Spider
This article delves into a recent analytical and theological work, Wendy Doniger's The Implied Spider.
• wendy doniger • the implied spider • theology.
This article delves into a recent analytical and theological work, Wendy Doniger's The Implied Spider.
• wendy doniger • the implied spider • theology.
The Present Day Challenge To Theology in the Church
In today's world, we face many more obstacles that prevent us from being true to God's Word. We need to seek the solutions from the past the guide us to a Christian future.
• theology • church • united methodist • god • faith
In today's world, we face many more obstacles that prevent us from being true to God's Word. We need to seek the solutions from the past the guide us to a Christian future.
• theology • church • united methodist • god • faith
A Background to Homiletics
A brief statement about homiltics, a brief description of Lutheran theology
• homiletics • preaching • theology • lutheranism
A brief statement about homiltics, a brief description of Lutheran theology
• homiletics • preaching • theology • lutheranism
A Quaker Understanding of Jesus Christ, Part 3
An exploration of the Friends (Quaker) understanding of Jesus Christ by Arthur O. Roberts, Professor-at-large, George Fox University, Newberg, Oregon, USA. This is part 3 in a series of 4.
• jesus christ • religious society of friends • quakerism • quaker religious thought • doctrine
An exploration of the Friends (Quaker) understanding of Jesus Christ by Arthur O. Roberts, Professor-at-large, George Fox University, Newberg, Oregon, USA. This is part 3 in a series of 4.
• jesus christ • religious society of friends • quakerism • quaker religious thought • doctrine
A Quaker Understanding of Jesus Christ, Part 4
An exploration of the Friends (Quaker) understanding of Jesus Christ by Arthur O. Roberts, Professor-at-large, George Fox University, Newberg, Oregon, USA. This is part 4 in a series of 4.
• jesus christ • religious society of friends • quakerism • quaker religious thought • doctrine
An exploration of the Friends (Quaker) understanding of Jesus Christ by Arthur O. Roberts, Professor-at-large, George Fox University, Newberg, Oregon, USA. This is part 4 in a series of 4.
• jesus christ • religious society of friends • quakerism • quaker religious thought • doctrine
Kingdom of Heaven
A review of the film "Kingdom of Heaven".
• cinema • films • movies • criticism • heaven
A review of the film "Kingdom of Heaven".
• cinema • films • movies • criticism • heaven
Martin Luther and the Visual Culture of the Reformation
This further explores Luther's attitudes toward art, dealing with his early career & his later shift in thinking to a more favorable position on the role of images.
• art • martin luther • reformation • theology • renaissance
This further explores Luther's attitudes toward art, dealing with his early career & his later shift in thinking to a more favorable position on the role of images.
• art • martin luther • reformation • theology • renaissance
One Year Anniversary
January 5 marks the one year anniversary of this topic on Suite 101.
• lutheranism • anniversary • doctrine • practice • theology
January 5 marks the one year anniversary of this topic on Suite 101.
• lutheranism • anniversary • doctrine • practice • theology
Physics: Science or Philosophy?
Physics may be more than science after all.
• philosophy • theology • proof • argument • process
Physics may be more than science after all.
• philosophy • theology • proof • argument • process
The Bible—For What It’s Worth: Three Passages of Wisdom
John Shelby Spong has written a wonderful new book called "The Sins of Scripture." In it he takes issue with those who claim the Bible is inerrant, and literally true, word for word. I share that view. But I still have found my Truth in those pages. I share them with you here. No matter your take on the Bible, these passages will enlighten. They can't help it. I'm sure you'll agree. Read on. . .
• fundamentalism • biblical inerrancy • new thought • liberal theology • bible
John Shelby Spong has written a wonderful new book called "The Sins of Scripture." In it he takes issue with those who claim the Bible is inerrant, and literally true, word for word. I share that view. But I still have found my Truth in those pages. I share them with you here. No matter your take on the Bible, these passages will enlighten. They can't help it. I'm sure you'll agree. Read on. . .
• fundamentalism • biblical inerrancy • new thought • liberal theology • bible
The Changing Christology
Central to the religious belief of Easter is the Resurrection of Christ. But what if that didn't really happen? What are the implications for the Christians that discover this controversy? Can we reconcile the two sides in the debate? I think so, and this is why.
• easter • resurrection • christology • christian • jesus christ
Central to the religious belief of Easter is the Resurrection of Christ. But what if that didn't really happen? What are the implications for the Christians that discover this controversy? Can we reconcile the two sides in the debate? I think so, and this is why.
• easter • resurrection • christology • christian • jesus christ
The Greatest Lutheran Composer
Guest columnist James Sucha, currently editor of "Service Hymnal: A Lutheran Homecoming," writes this tribute to Bach, and his contributions to Church music. Mr. Sucha has contributed previous articles to this site reviewing the "Service Book and Hymnal" and "Lutheran Book of Worship."
• johann • bach • lutheran • music • hymns
Guest columnist James Sucha, currently editor of "Service Hymnal: A Lutheran Homecoming," writes this tribute to Bach, and his contributions to Church music. Mr. Sucha has contributed previous articles to this site reviewing the "Service Book and Hymnal" and "Lutheran Book of Worship."
• johann • bach • lutheran • music • hymns
The Mouth of Fools Doth God Confess
Luther wrote a hymn using the word "fools," so what better piece of Lutherana to share than this hymn on this day of fools?
• fools • hymn • luther • music • theology
Luther wrote a hymn using the word "fools," so what better piece of Lutherana to share than this hymn on this day of fools?
• fools • hymn • luther • music • theology
The Stool Test
This essay, on the three-legged stool of Scripture, Tradition and Reason, was written by Fr. John-Julian of the Order of Julian of Norwich, and originally published on the order's website, "Julian Jottings."
• order of julian of norwich • episcopal church • anglican communion • christian theology • richard hooker
This essay, on the three-legged stool of Scripture, Tradition and Reason, was written by Fr. John-Julian of the Order of Julian of Norwich, and originally published on the order's website, "Julian Jottings."
• order of julian of norwich • episcopal church • anglican communion • christian theology • richard hooker
The Virtue of Justice
Part of the "Theology for the Laity" series by Fr. Paul Duffner, Director of the Rosary Center
• justice • rights • obligations • catholicism • christianity
Part of the "Theology for the Laity" series by Fr. Paul Duffner, Director of the Rosary Center
• justice • rights • obligations • catholicism • christianity
Thinking about Time
Can you kill time without damaging eternity?
• time • definition • saving time • killing time • time in theology
Can you kill time without damaging eternity?
• time • definition • saving time • killing time • time in theology
Yeats on The Upanishads
W.B. Yeats teamed with Swami Shree Purohit to release an English translation of the ancient Indian epics, The Upanishads. This book, "The Ten Principle Upanishads," focuses on the major Upanishads of the epic, and through Yeats' translation, Westerners can more easily understand the wisdom of the East.
• w.b. yeats • yoga • india • epics • upanishads
W.B. Yeats teamed with Swami Shree Purohit to release an English translation of the ancient Indian epics, The Upanishads. This book, "The Ten Principle Upanishads," focuses on the major Upanishads of the epic, and through Yeats' translation, Westerners can more easily understand the wisdom of the East.
• w.b. yeats • yoga • india • epics • upanishads
Yes, we admit it. We're Lutherans - and all that that entails
A twenty-first century defense of confessional Lutheranism. This excellent essay by Rev. Samelson defines the Lutheran theology and heritage, escpecially "sola scriptura, sola gratia, and sola fide." I felt this was appropriate for Reformation Day (October 31).
• lutheranism • doctrine • theology • practice • solas
A twenty-first century defense of confessional Lutheranism. This excellent essay by Rev. Samelson defines the Lutheran theology and heritage, escpecially "sola scriptura, sola gratia, and sola fide." I felt this was appropriate for Reformation Day (October 31).
• lutheranism • doctrine • theology • practice • solas
Defining Mormon Doctrine
Trying to figure out the official Mormon belief on a given topic is tricky and statements from the church do not make figuring out the canon easier.
• mormon doctrine • lds doctrine • church of jesues christ of latter day saints • bruce r. mcconkie • mormon theology
Trying to figure out the official Mormon belief on a given topic is tricky and statements from the church do not make figuring out the canon easier.
• mormon doctrine • lds doctrine • church of jesues christ of latter day saints • bruce r. mcconkie • mormon theology
Physics vs. Metaphysics
Physics answers how we exist, while metaphysics asks why we exist
• physics • metaphysics • comparison • theology • ontology
Physics answers how we exist, while metaphysics asks why we exist
• physics • metaphysics • comparison • theology • ontology
Jews Against Anti-Christian Defamation and Other News
Many of you have heard of "Jews for Jesus," but have you heard of "Jews Against Anti-Christian Defamation?
• jews • jesus • journalist • christians • antichristian
Many of you have heard of "Jews for Jesus," but have you heard of "Jews Against Anti-Christian Defamation?
• jews • jesus • journalist • christians • antichristian
In Search of a Theopoetic
In an age where belief systems clash, humanity requires a theopoetic instead of a theology. The theopoetic insists on mystery, doubts, and questions rather than answers.
• theopoetic • inclusive spirituality • new atheism • emerging theology • postmodern religion
In an age where belief systems clash, humanity requires a theopoetic instead of a theology. The theopoetic insists on mystery, doubts, and questions rather than answers.
• theopoetic • inclusive spirituality • new atheism • emerging theology • postmodern religion
A Quaker Understanding of Jesus Christ, Part 1
An exploration of the Friends (Quaker) understanding of Jesus Christ by Arthur O. Roberts, Professor-at-large, George Fox University, Newberg, Oregon, USA. This is part 1 in a series of 4.
• jesus christ • religious society of friends • quakerism • arthur o. roberts • quaker religious thought
An exploration of the Friends (Quaker) understanding of Jesus Christ by Arthur O. Roberts, Professor-at-large, George Fox University, Newberg, Oregon, USA. This is part 1 in a series of 4.
• jesus christ • religious society of friends • quakerism • arthur o. roberts • quaker religious thought
A Quaker Understanding of Jesus Christ, Part 2
An exploration of the Friends (Quaker) understanding of Jesus Christ by Arthur O. Roberts, Professor-at-large, George Fox University, Newberg, Oregon, USA. This is part 2 in a series of 4.
• jesus christ • religious society of friends • quakerism • arthur o. roberts • quaker religious thought
An exploration of the Friends (Quaker) understanding of Jesus Christ by Arthur O. Roberts, Professor-at-large, George Fox University, Newberg, Oregon, USA. This is part 2 in a series of 4.
• jesus christ • religious society of friends • quakerism • arthur o. roberts • quaker religious thought
Dangers of the New Supernatural Spirituality
This is a guest article by Jan Markell, founder of Olive Tree Ministries. Jan has been in Messianic prophecy of Israel-related ministry since 1975. Her insights on the news from a biblical perspective appear in dozens of periodicals.
• mysticism • spirituality • jan • markel • messianic
This is a guest article by Jan Markell, founder of Olive Tree Ministries. Jan has been in Messianic prophecy of Israel-related ministry since 1975. Her insights on the news from a biblical perspective appear in dozens of periodicals.
• mysticism • spirituality • jan • markel • messianic
Dreams in the Existence of Human Consciousness
An introductory article on the relevance of dreams to human existence.
• dreams • crowe • lauri jean crowe • suite 101 • dreaming
An introductory article on the relevance of dreams to human existence.
• dreams • crowe • lauri jean crowe • suite 101 • dreaming
Friends (Quakers) and Christmas
An article explaining Friends' historical attitude towards Christmas and providing some modern Quaker views about Christmas.
• christmas • holiday • holy day • times • seasons
An article explaining Friends' historical attitude towards Christmas and providing some modern Quaker views about Christmas.
• christmas • holiday • holy day • times • seasons
Friends (Quakers) and the Bible
Article explaining the position of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) on the Bible, and including key links on that subject.
• bible • scriptures • friends • quakers • quakerism
Article explaining the position of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) on the Bible, and including key links on that subject.
• bible • scriptures • friends • quakers • quakerism
Future of the Friends Church
Review of Reasons for Hope: The Faith and Future of the Friends Church, by John Punshon, Friends United Press, Richmond, Indiana, 2001.
• religious society of friends • quakers • quakerism • john punshon • evangelical friends church
Review of Reasons for Hope: The Faith and Future of the Friends Church, by John Punshon, Friends United Press, Richmond, Indiana, 2001.
• religious society of friends • quakers • quakerism • john punshon • evangelical friends church
Guidelines For United Methodists
The foundation of the United Methodis religion is based on four basic princliples. All other beliefs are built upon these.
• god • beliefs • church • um • united methodist
The foundation of the United Methodis religion is based on four basic princliples. All other beliefs are built upon these.
• god • beliefs • church • um • united methodist
Keeping People Who Make a Difference!
The community requires a continuity of effort and leadership if economic development is to take place. The Church is responsible for developing these, based on a relationship with God which has lasted since the beginning. That is continuity.
• faith • economic development • theology • church • rural economy
The community requires a continuity of effort and leadership if economic development is to take place. The Church is responsible for developing these, based on a relationship with God which has lasted since the beginning. That is continuity.
• faith • economic development • theology • church • rural economy
Luther as a Student
What was Luther's schooling like? What did he study? How did that schooling prepare Luther for the work God had in plan for him?
• martin luther • hans luther • law • theology • erfurt
What was Luther's schooling like? What did he study? How did that schooling prepare Luther for the work God had in plan for him?
• martin luther • hans luther • law • theology • erfurt
Orthodoxy and antisemitism
Some biblical scholars and historians have claimed that Christianity is inherently antisemitic, including even the New Testament documents. Orthodox theologians like St John Chrysostom are said to have promoted the antisemitism that led to genocide of the Jews in the last century. What is the relation of Orthodox Christianity to antisemitism, Jews and Judaism?
• christianity • orthodox • orthodoxy • judaism • jews
Some biblical scholars and historians have claimed that Christianity is inherently antisemitic, including even the New Testament documents. Orthodox theologians like St John Chrysostom are said to have promoted the antisemitism that led to genocide of the Jews in the last century. What is the relation of Orthodox Christianity to antisemitism, Jews and Judaism?
• christianity • orthodox • orthodoxy • judaism • jews
Our Doctrinal Heritage
The origins of the United Methodist heritage came out of applying the ancient Sciptures in the way the founders applied them in their own circumstances. Little has changed over the years to show that the UM theology is still based in those verses written long ago.
• church • scriptures • heritage • united methodist • god
The origins of the United Methodist heritage came out of applying the ancient Sciptures in the way the founders applied them in their own circumstances. Little has changed over the years to show that the UM theology is still based in those verses written long ago.
• church • scriptures • heritage • united methodist • god
Power of the Lord
An essay about the power of the Lord as understood in the early days of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers), and implications for today.
• religious society of friends • george fox • power • theology • doctrine
An essay about the power of the Lord as understood in the early days of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers), and implications for today.
• religious society of friends • george fox • power • theology • doctrine
Rationale For Our Church Mission
The mission of the Church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ by proclaiming the good news of God’s grace and thus seeking the fulfillment of God’s reign and realm in the world. The fulfillment of God’s reign and realm in the world is the vision Scripture holds before us.
• church • local • united methodist • faith • theology
The mission of the Church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ by proclaiming the good news of God’s grace and thus seeking the fulfillment of God’s reign and realm in the world. The fulfillment of God’s reign and realm in the world is the vision Scripture holds before us.
• church • local • united methodist • faith • theology
Reformation Party
Looking for something to do for your youth or even for fellowship for your congregation besides dress up in costumes and bob for apples? Sick of "Trick or treat?" Looking for an evangelism tool to reach out to your community? Have you thought of showing a Luther film? This article relates how we hold our annual Luther movie night at Salem on Milwaukee's eastside. You can follow what we developed, or develop your own program! If you develop your own, consider sharing your efforts with the other readers of this forum.
• luther • reformation • holy • roman • empire
Looking for something to do for your youth or even for fellowship for your congregation besides dress up in costumes and bob for apples? Sick of "Trick or treat?" Looking for an evangelism tool to reach out to your community? Have you thought of showing a Luther film? This article relates how we hold our annual Luther movie night at Salem on Milwaukee's eastside. You can follow what we developed, or develop your own program! If you develop your own, consider sharing your efforts with the other readers of this forum.
• luther • reformation • holy • roman • empire
Render unto Caesar
Christian believers will be forced to make political choices in this year's election. This article discusses these choices in context of Christ's teachings.
• politics • religion • bush • kerry • christian
Christian believers will be forced to make political choices in this year's election. This article discusses these choices in context of Christ's teachings.
• politics • religion • bush • kerry • christian
RULES OF RELIGION
Regardless of the specifics, there are general rules of accepted religions. In this article find out what they are!
• religion • norms • rules • culture • deviant
Regardless of the specifics, there are general rules of accepted religions. In this article find out what they are!
• religion • norms • rules • culture • deviant
The Passion of the Christ
A review of the film "The Passion of the Christ".
• cinema • films • movies • criticism • reviews
A review of the film "The Passion of the Christ".
• cinema • films • movies • criticism • reviews
The Warrior
A review of the film "The Warrior".
• film • criticism • reviews • movies • foreign films and movies
A review of the film "The Warrior".
• film • criticism • reviews • movies • foreign films and movies