I am a pacifist. I mean this not only in the sense that I act non-violently. I am a pacifist when it comes to my philosophical framework. I am a pacifist when it comes to political involvement. I am a pacifist when it comes to reading the Bible. This is [...]
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Unboxed Theology?
Posted in Philosophy, Theology on August 7, 2008 | 4 Comments »
Peace on Earth
Posted in Philosophy, Poetry, Theology on April 10, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
When tribal chants of war give way to songs of hope and love
peace on Earth
When the land and air and sea no longer groan and house shed blood
peace on Earth
When the empires of material have finally met their doom
peace on Earth
When underdeveloped and urban have houses, not tombs
peace on Earth
When blood shed begats blood shed [...]
“This is my blood…”
Posted in Aesthetics, Ecclesiology, Theology, Wine on April 6, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Today I took communion. It’s a beautiful thing. I don’t even mean that in an academic/theological way. Communion is unifying. The disciples took communion. Augustine, Aquinas, Julian of Norwich all took communion. The Reformers took communion. When I take communion, I come to the table with them. [...]
Hymn by Jars of Clay
Posted in Aesthetics, Poetry, Theology on March 3, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Oh refuge of my hardened heart
Oh fast pursuing lover come
As angels dance around your throne
My life by captured fare you own
Not silhouette of trodden faith
Nor death shall not my steps be guide
I’ll pirouette upon my grave
For in your path i’ll run and hide
Oh gaze of love so melt my pride
That I may in your house [...]
