Ideology is one of those expansive words like "culture" that encompasses a lot. Merriam-Webster defines ideology as "a manner or the content of thinking characteristic of an individual, group, or culture; the integrated assertions, theories and aims that constitute a sociopolitical program; a systematic body of concepts especially about human life or culture." Ideological … [Read more...] about Beatnik Christianity Resists the Temptation Toward Ideological Purity
Tim Keller
Beatnik Christianity Unshackles the Liberal Arts Education
Over the centuries, much has been said and written about Christian humanism and, along with it, the immense value of a liberal arts education that's grounded in a Christian worldview. It's an indescribably rich source for spiritual formation. It's my conviction that Jesus followers of all ages should be encouraged to study diverse fields like theology, philosophy, history, … [Read more...] about Beatnik Christianity Unshackles the Liberal Arts Education
Beatnik Christianity Denies Christian Culture’s Tropes About Sin & Righteousness
Have you ever noticed how some Christians seem to have a kink for sin? I don't mean they have a sinful kink, but a kink for sin itself. It's like its taboo nature has psychologically twisted into a secret turn-on. It's weird. Meanwhile, there's a whole other segment of the Church who've become so averse to the guilt trips of those theological circle-jerk sessions that they seek … [Read more...] about Beatnik Christianity Denies Christian Culture’s Tropes About Sin & Righteousness
The Spiritual Movement from Perfection and Righteousness to Health and Well-Being
In Henri Nouwen's book, Reaching Out, he writes about the three spiritual movements from loneliness to solitude, from hostility to hospitality, and from illusion to prayer. This concept of inward spiritual movements have deeply influenced my faith in recent years. In particular, I've begun to consider whether there might also be a spiritual movement from perfection to … [Read more...] about The Spiritual Movement from Perfection and Righteousness to Health and Well-Being
