When most people think of fundamentalism their minds often go straight to the vitriolic outbursts, behavioral control, restrictive thinking, literalistic interpretations, and all the rest. What's helpful to realize is that these things are merely the symptoms, not the underlying disease. At the core of any expression of fundamentalism is a mindset that fears being wrong and … [Read more...] about Beatnik Christianity Deplores “Fundamentalisms Swapping”
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Beatnik Christianity Habitually Questions the Unquestionable
Living in Christian culture is like walking through an unmarked minefield. You might blissfully stroll through just fine, but if you do encounter a problem you'll never know about it until after the explosion. You see, Christians are supposed to anticipate the idiosyncratic and tribalist expectations of what's off-limits, especially regarding what questions are and aren't … [Read more...] about Beatnik Christianity Habitually Questions the Unquestionable
Echoes from the Past: Historical Reflections on the White Christian Vitriol Toward BLM
Martin Luther King, Jr. once said, "We are not makers of history; we are made by history." Some have taken this quote to mean history decides who we are because we're inevitably shaped and formed by the world. Yet in the larger context of the sermon, it becomes clear Dr. King was driving at the exact opposite meaning. It was about taking responsibility. Dr. King understood … [Read more...] about Echoes from the Past: Historical Reflections on the White Christian Vitriol Toward BLM
