Non-Pentecostals commonly criticize the movement by saying it teaches that those who don't speak in tongues also don't have the Holy Spirit, but I've encountered few Pentecostals who deny the indwelling of the Holy Spirit in other sincere Christians. That accusation is false. What Pentecostal theology does attempt is a retcon of Scripture's teachings regarding baptism. The … [Read more...] about Beatnik Christianity Won’t Budge on A Second Baptism Or Two-Tier Condescension
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Beatnik Christianity Seeks A Third-Way Between Clericalism and Anti-Clericalism
Merriam-Webster defines clericalism as "a policy of maintaining or increasing the power of a religious hierarchy." According to Pope Francis, "Clericalism arises from an elitist and exclusivist vision of vocation, that interprets the ministry received as a power to be exercised rather than as a free and generous service to be given. This leads us to believe that we belong to a … [Read more...] about Beatnik Christianity Seeks A Third-Way Between Clericalism and Anti-Clericalism
Beatnik Christianity Engages in Vigorous Good Faith Dialogue
The New York Times columnist David Brookes has noticed Western society's pivot away from "eulogy virtues" to "résumé virtues." Sadly, Christian culture has followed the secular lead on this one. Church tradition contains a wealth of insight about character formation, but few talk about that anymore. All we seem to care about anymore is the immediate and the practical. I've … [Read more...] about Beatnik Christianity Engages in Vigorous Good Faith Dialogue
