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Articles on faith, religion, theology, biblical studies, and society.

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A Prayer of Gratitude for Marriage Equality

By C. Joshua Villines | June 26, 2015 - 14:09 |June 26, 2015 Faith, Politics
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May we hear the echoes of your laughter in our own cries of joy at the welcome of our brothers and sisters. In celebrating love, may we come more fully into the knowledge of the love of Christ, which surpasses all understanding. Continue reading →

Tagged Christianity, homosexuality, inclusiveness, liturgy, love, prayer, same-sex marriage

Doctrine, Disagreement, and the Holy Spirit

By C. Joshua Villines | January 21, 2015 - 14:26 |January 21, 2015 Faith
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To limit the power of the Holy Spirit to those who are ideological perfect, is to simultaneously impugn the transformative nature of the gospel and damn us all. Continue reading →

Tagged Christianity, ecclesiology, unity

When Not To Act on Behalf of God

By C. Joshua Villines | January 8, 2015 - 12:27 |January 10, 2015 Faith
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Simply put, if the purported claims of a deity are not so abundantly clear that every single person who encounters them agrees on exactly what they mean, then those claims are not clear enough to justify oppression, violence, or murder. Continue reading →

Tagged biblical interpretation, ethics, fundamentalism

Pondering the Legacy of Truett Cathy

By C. Joshua Villines | September 10, 2014 - 16:09 |September 11, 2014 Faith
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In reading the reflections of my fellow Berry College alumni on the passing of Truett Cathy, I am reminded of the complexity in examining the life and legacy of an influential figure. Mr. Cathy was a gracious man, unpretentious in every way, who always displayed kindness and compassion to the individuals… Continue reading →

Tagged fundamentalism

Pondering the Cross

By C. Joshua Villines | April 18, 2014 - 12:56 |April 23, 2014 Faith
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In the eighth chapter of Mark, Jesus is finally revealed to be the “Messiah,” one anointed by the Creator to change the world on behalf of the created.  Jesus immediately explains to his followers that being the anointed one of God means he will suffer rejection and pain to the… Continue reading →

Tagged Christianity, crucifixion, Easter, gospel, Incarnation
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