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

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Easter Wishes

By C. Joshua Villines | March 31, 2013 - 17:02 |March 31, 2013 Faith
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The earliest gospel account closes with the mystery of an empty tomb. The disciples found themselves at a loss to understand how to move forward without the teacher and friend who had claimed to be the Son of God but died the brutal death of an executed criminal. Later accounts… Continue reading →

Tagged Christianity, Easter, gospel, Incarnation

Reflections on Good Friday

By C. Joshua Villines | March 29, 2013 - 18:00 |April 2, 2013 Faith
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The crucifixion is the most widely-known event in the life and ministry of Jesus of Nazareth, so much so that the instrument of his execution is the primary symbol for the religion established by his followers. For Christians, the moment of Jesus’ agonizing death at the hand of the Roman… Continue reading →

Tagged Christianity, Easter, gospel, Incarnation, theodicy

There Is No “War on Christmas”

By C. Joshua Villines | December 1, 2012 - 13:37 |December 1, 2012 Faith
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  I don’t know if you believe in Christmas Or if you have presents underneath the Christmas tree, But if you believe in love, That will be more than enough For you to come and celebrate with me. – Noted theologian Kermit the Frog (using the words of Dan Wheetman)… Continue reading →

Tagged Christianity, Christmas, fundamentalism, holiday, religion

Why I Use the Word “Bigot”

By C. Joshua Villines | July 20, 2012 - 19:20 |July 20, 2012 Faith
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So why do I refer to people who deny full inclusion to LGBT persons in their communities as bigots? This is actually a fairly common question raised by those who comment on my various writings and Facebook posts. Here is my response. After fifteen years as an ordained member of… Continue reading →

Tagged Christianity, fundamentalism, homosexuality, pastoral care, religion

Easter Meditation – 2012

By C. Joshua Villines | April 8, 2012 - 18:21 |April 8, 2012 Faith
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The earliest gospel account closes with the mystery of an empty tomb.  The disciples found themselves at a loss to understand how to move forward without the teacher and friend who had claimed to be the Son of God but died the brutal death of an executed criminal. Later accounts… Continue reading →

Tagged Christianity, Easter, Incarnation
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