Monthly Archives: July 2010

Liberation Theology grab bag: Jeremiah Wright

It must be noted that I do not consider myself a Liberation Theologian as such. In my mind’s eye, I would count myself as a semi-Barthian dialectic, post-liberal narrative theologian with affinity for liberation. Most of that means that I … Continue reading

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Did the First Christians Worship Jesus? (ch. 2 – practice of worship)

In his second chapter on “Did the First Christians Worship Jesus?”, Dunn moves from studying the language of worship as applied (or not) to Jesus, and turns to exploring the act of worship in practice. The four categories Dunn explores … Continue reading

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This is why Green Lantern rules

So this week at comic-con was the occasion of a very cool moment. Some people out there don’t know who or what Green Lantern is. That’s ok. Because soon, everyone will. Some of those who know who Green Lantern is … Continue reading

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The Star of the Next Tyler Perry movie

Rumor has it that Tyler Perry from those awesome and such wonderful Madea movies wants to add to his fan base, so who is recruited but our very own Joel Watts as the first white actor to star in a … Continue reading

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Beck Talks, But We do not have to listen

David Horstkoetter at The Other Journal has an excellent write up, explaining Black liberation theology, its differences with Latin@ Liberation theology, and basically why Glenn Beck got it wrong for the most part. Okay, he got it completely wrong. But … Continue reading

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