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God After Darwin: Evolution, Christian Faith and Spirituality, November 4–5
In the popular media, evolution and religion are portrayed as engaged in a war to the death; one must die so that the other can be pronounced the victor. But is there really no place for God after Darwin? In this series of lectures, round table discussions, and dialogues with the audience, Philip Clayton explores the compatibility of Christianity and evolution, offering a vision of an “evolutionary spirituality” that...
Read MoreThe Gospel According to Science – Michael Dowd in dialogue with Michael Morwood– November 13th, 6:00 pm
Michael Dowd, author of Thank God for Evolution, will discuss how understanding evolution can be the basis for a deeply inspiring and meaningful view of our place in the cosmos. His multimedia presentation reveals how a sacred science-based understanding of human nature, death, and the trajectory of big history can offer a realistically hopeful and inspiring vision of the future. He also offers practical tools for growing in right...
Read MoreBig Tent Christianity
Big Tent Christianity-Phoenix in February 2011 was a convergence of new and old ways of being and becoming the Church: progressive and emergent, denominational and non-denominational, large and small faith communities, describable and undescribable. Bringing people together from across the country to proclaim what unites us as followers of Jesus in this modern world, BTX showcased more than a dozen leading Christian voices who broke...
Read MoreBishop John Shelby Spong
Beyond Theism But Not Beyond God; Jesus: Beyond Incarnation But Not Beyond Divine. The DVD of Bishop Spong’s visit here in 2010 is now available through our store. He comments, “In my recent study leading to my book on life after death, Eternal Life: A New Vision, I had to move into a new and different understanding of the human experience of God. The anthropomorphic images that are so deeply rooted in our...
Read MoreMarcus Borg: Speaking Christian
Marcus Borg, Speaking Christian: A Misunderstood Language. In the DVD available through our store Borg says that being Christian includes using and understanding Christian language, yet many crucial Christian words are seriously misunderstood in our time. Words such as savior, salvation, redemption, righteousness, repentance and sacrifice have lost their original, rich meanings. How do we reclaim this language from its captivity to...
Read MoreMatthew Fox: The Renaissance of Wonder
“Creativity, when all is said and done, may be the best thing our species has going for it. It is also the most dangerous.” Matthew Fox, Episcopal priest, radical theologian, and author of Original Blessing, explores the powerful connection between creating and communicating with the Divine, whether one is composing an opera, writing a report, parenting, making love, or simply having a conversation. DVD available in our store. ...
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