My vocational passion is adult theological re-education at the congregational level. I think it’s vital in our time…
I’ve often thought Jesus was fortunate to have been executed before the gospels were written can you imagine if those manuscripts were already out there and he came into a small town and told them the parable of the prodigal son they would listen attentively nod politely and say that’s very nice but we’ve heard that one; do you have anything new?
From Lecture #1 below – We go back in time some 13 centuries to this morning prayer from Celtic Christian Ireland:
Christ as a light Illumin and guide me
Christ as a shield overshadow me
Christ under me, Christ over me, Christ beside me on my left and my right.
This day be within and without me
Lowly and meek yet all powerful be in the heart of each to whom I speak
in the mouth of each who speaks unto me this day
Be within and without me; lowly and meek yet all powerful
Christ as a light Christ as a shield Christ beside me on my left and my right
In your name O Christ, our body and our blood, our life and our nourishment.
Amen
See the link at the bottom to The Binary Christianity of Marcus Borg.
The paper linked below cites major themes in Borg’s teachings and then attempts to discount them. It is included here as sometimes the best proponent is a good opponent. Part of what makes it fun to read is that Long uses witty, short metaphors to disagree politely with the recently deceased Borg.
The Binary Christianity of Marcus Borg
Borg knew the way out of authoritarian faith. But did he know the way home?
By Thomas G. Long, July 19, 2017
