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Again, here is the final installment of Brian McLaren's assessment of himself and folks' reactions to his work. If you find yourself unfamiliar with his writings as he mentions them, please at least give some thoughtful attention to his paragraphs on his most recent book A Generous Orthodoxy. I resonate deeply with his questioning of …
Continue reading "Brian McLaren on Himself and Emergent, take three"
Here is Brian McLaren's second installation on himself and Emergent. One of the things that fascinates me about McLaren is the way that he is both evangelistically driven and intellectually engaged. He is one of the few people I know who authentically engages this deep desires with such mutual strength. As you read this piece, …
Continue reading "Brian McLaren on Himself and Emergent, take two"
For those of you who, like me, are interested in thoughts coming from Emergent and particularly Brian McLaren, take a look at McLaren's first of three posts on life, Emergent, and recent criticism of him. While I don't like everything McLaren has written (do I feel that way about anyone?), I find his writing provocative …
Since the bombings in London last month, there has been a significant increase in hate crimes against Muslims in London (see the link above). Scotland Yard reports that there have been around 269 incidents of verbal or physical attack or criminal damage to property based on religious status since the bombings. That is a 600% …
Continue reading "A Christian Response to Hate Crimes Against Muslims"
For those who are interested, Elmbrook has just launched a new website for the upcoming Harvest Festival in October/November 2005. The focus of this year's Harvest Fest is on Islam, which should provide some interesting discussion and interaction.
Matthew Erickson 