What strikes me as most important about the Creation story in Genesis 1 is that it occupies only a fraction of the Biblical record. It seems to indicate that there is a break, in humanity, with the processes that ruled evolution for billions of years. Indeed, this is the impact of the cerebral cortex. The … Continue reading Why Humanity?
Category: Jesus
Why do we have four gospels? Well, who would have been able to write an authoritative account of Jesus' ministry? Only Jesus, of course. So, if Scripture is authoritative, why didn't Jesus write a gospel? We must assume that he had his reasons. Perhaps: "Written records are parsed, redacted, and twisted to justify the practices … Continue reading Gospel Truth?
Much chatter on social media about a $7 million Super Bowl ad that asserts "Jesus gets us." Putting aside whether the money could have been used to better purpose, what about the theology? Is being understood the foundation of the sacred relationship? Or does it go deeper than that? Jesus permeates creation, so He "contains … Continue reading Getting Jesus
In the Parable of the Good Samaritan [Luke 10:25-37], few scholars understand Jesus' subversion. A traveler leaves Jerusalem (city of ritual privilege) towards Jericho (where the Israelites entered the Holy Land, losing Moses for direct communion with God). He is beset by two thieves (imperial and royal taxation). A priest (expecting money for service) and … Continue reading The Good Samaritan
In my journey with Unconditional Love, the hardest lesson was that it can't heal people who have fallen into anger and fear. They use the strength given them to harm Creation. This is reflected in the Bible: the most common admonition is "fear not." Among the gifts of Love are the truths it harbors. The … Continue reading The Sky Went Dark
Love Returns 