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Many readers assume that the progressive stances I take on social issues must mean that I am also a theological progressive. I don’t see myself as a theological progressive, though. In fact, it is precisely because of my rather orthodox, creedal beliefs that I am socially progressive. Nothing is quite a subversive and counter-cultural as…
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It has been said before, and it is worth repeating: the gospel is not good news at all if most, or even many, will spend an eternity suffering in hell. Thankfully, such a notion is not the witness of scripture. The gospel really is good news in that all of creation will eventually be reconciled…
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The good news of universal reconciliation is not just found in Paul’s Letter to the Romans. Far from it! There are scores of passages within the New Testament that clearly teach the eventual salvation of the entire cosmos, including every single human being. In this part of the series, I will cover some of those…
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Note: The Apostle Paul’s argumentation in Romans 9-11, and its interpretation – whether in an infernalist or reconciliatory direction – could very well be seen as antisemitic, or at the very least, unfavorable to the Jewish people. Despite the ways Christian interpretation has been used to vilify Jewish people for nearly two millennia, it is…
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Growing up in a conservative, Arminian denomination (Free Will Baptist), I never had to deal much with the heavy yoke of theologies of predestination or election. But I did have to carry the (perhaps) heavier yoke of always thinking I was on the verge of an eternal Hell. I could lose my salvation at any…
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Since the 1967 Six-Day War, Israel has occupied various Palestinian territories, including the West Bank, East Jerusalem, and the Gaza Strip. This occupation has involved the establishment of Israeli settlements, the construction of a separation barrier, and the imposition of military control over Palestinian lives and territories. The Israeli occupation of Palestinian territory since 1967…
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Introduction: Understanding Liberation Theology Liberation theology is a movement that emerged in response to poverty and mistreatment, particularly in Latin American Roman Catholicism. It seeks to interpret Scripture through the lens of the poor and marginalized, emphasizing their rights and liberation. This theological approach focuses on social and political change, challenging social injustices and advocating…
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Note: This is purely speculative and is written from a personal interest of mine on the likely existence of extraterrestrials and the intersection of biblical interpretation. The concept of angels and demons potentially being extraterrestrial beings is a fascinating and thought-provoking idea that has intrigued many individuals across different cultures, religious beliefs, and mythological traditions.…
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Introduction Ahn Byung-Mu was a prominent Korean New Testament scholar and the founder of minjung theology. His contributions to liberation and minjung theology were significant, as he emphasized the collective suffering of marginalized individuals and the alliance between Jesus and the marginalized. In this article, I will explore the life and theology of Ahn Byung-Mu,…
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Edit: After writing this article and engaging with readers, I believe some clarification is necessary. I, myself, am Anglo-Catholic, and when I write “Anglo-Catholic” in this article, I am referring to my view of it. I am also careful to distinguish that not all Anglo-Catholics hold to transubstantiation, but that I do. I have gone…
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