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Open and Relational Theology: An Introduction to Life-Changing Ideas
Paperback
Religion General General Christianity
ISBN13: 9781948609395
Publisher: Sacrasage Press
Published: Jul 1 2021
Pages: 192
Weight: 0.55
Height: 0.44 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Most theologies suck. They're too technical or they describe a God nobody understands. Sometimes the God portrayed sounds like a controlling boyfriend or absentee parent. Rather than woo or persuade, most theology books clobber readers into submission.
This book is different. Thomas Jay Oord presents a theology that makes sense. It fits the way we live our lives and matches our deepest intuitions. To the surprise of some, it harmonizes with sacred scripture... at least the good parts. And it promotes a genuinely loving God.
Open and relational theology is controversial. Oord and others have lost their jobs because they embrace it. Others have been booted from religious communities or shunned by families and friends. It's that radical! This way of thinking is life-changing - for good - for so many.
This theology doesn't suck. People around the world are turning to open and relational theology. It answers our biggest questions about good and evil, purpose and freedom, love and science.
Timely! - Cody Stauffer & Craig Morton, All That's Holy Podcast
Cosmic! - Pete Enns & Jared Byas, Bible For Normal People Podcast
Conceptual! - Seth Price, Can I Say This in Church? Podcast
Inspirited! - Jay McDaniel, Conversations in Process Podcast
Clear! -Joe Smith and Drew Dunbar, Crisis of Faith Podcast
Radical! - Shaleen Kendrick & Holland Fields, Desert Voices Podcast
Prodigious! - John Williamson, Deconstructionists Podcast
Relieving! - Joey Monteleone, Dismantle Podcast
Compelling! - Loren Richmond Jr, Future Christian Podcast
Liberating! - Melanie Mudge & Gary Alan Taylor, Holy Heretics Podcast
Magnificent! - Tripp Fuller, Homebrewed Christianity Podcast
Enlivening! - Michael Frost, In the Shift Podcast
Tantalizing! - Jim Stump, Language of God Podcast
Captivating! - Jason Elam, Messy Spirituality Podcast
Thought-Provoking! - Gabriel Gordon, Misfits Theology Podcast
Interrogating! - Todd Littleton, Patheological Podcast
Exceptional! - Keith Giles, Peace Catalyst Podcast
Zesty! - Mason Mennenga, A People's Theology Podcast
Tangible! - Hayden Bruce, Pragmatic Christian Podcast
Clarifying! - Mary-Anne & Andre Rabe, Question Your Answers Podcast
Trailblazing! - Todd R. Vick, Reconstruction Rebel Podcast
Peace-Bringing! - Chris Harman, Redrawing the Bath Podcast
Stimulating! - Greg Boyd and Dan Kent, ReKnew Podcast
Punchy! - Ryan T. Mullins, Reluctant Theologian Podcast
Exciting! - Josh Patterson & Marty Fredrick, (Re)thinking Faith Podcast
A Gift! - Beth Hayward, Souls in Soles Podcast
Inviting! - Kurt Willems, Theology Curator Podcast
Accessible! - Dustin Kensrue, Thrice & Carry the Fire Podcast
R-/evolutionary! - Tim Victor, Urban Mystic Podcast
User-Friendly! - Glenn Siepert, What If? Podcast
Reinvigorating! - Jon Steingard, Wonder & Mystery of Being Podcast
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