Theology Panel
We've had an enthusiastic response to the call for theologians, seminarians and lay people, 10 to date. The call has been answered by a fascinating mix of folks from traditionalists to metaphysicians.
As I see it the purpose would be to provide sound progressive Christian theological interpretations and information for any papers authored by The IPC, to provide a stimulating interchange of ideas on the CL site and to suggest books, tapes and CD's of interest, to the benefit of all members of this community. Any other purposes?
A partial list of topics that have been discussed in the past include:
.Abortion, when does life begin?
.Bonhoffer and living for others
.Reincarnation, Preexistence of the Soul and Metempsychosis
.Origen: An early church father
.Race, slavery and social justice
Potential topics might include:
.The Jesus Seminars - Robert Funk and Westar
.Bishop John Shelby Spong; his books and theology
.Pelagius and Augustine
.Science and, not vs, theology
Suggested Books have been:
What does a Progressive Christian Believe? Delwin Brown
Suggested books might include:
.The Gospel According to Jesus: A translation and guide to his essential teachings for belivers and non-believers. Stephen Mitchell
.Jesus for the Non-Believers. John Shelby Spong
We could meet both on line here and by conference call. For the latter, as Tuesdays are now getting scheduled each week we need to find a day that works for all. Wednesdays are not good as many folks attend church services Wednesdays. How about the 1st Monday of each month?
What purpose would this panel serve for you? What topics, books and meeting times would you all suggest? Qualifications for particpation are, IMO, self determined. Ordained, seminarian and lay folk are all welcome in my book.
Rich
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My Vote
1st Monday works for me....
Theologians
I do want to stay focused on the mission (remember I am veteran and a meditator LOL) with our panel of theologians,of developing ideas that support universal progressive political themes , that evolve out of the Social gospel of Jesus and Christian values. Universal progressive themes being ideas like fair trade, humane immigration policies, healthcare not warfare, putting diplomacy before war, care for the least amongst us,stewardship of the Earth etc.
The first Monday works for me but definetly not the 2nd Monday of the month.
You are doing good work here, Rich.
Call Night
>>I do want to stay focused on the mission <<
Hmm. Focus? Well, if there are no shiny objects around, that might be possible.
The first Monday should be good for me too.
I do have a question about conference calls (never been in one before). I only have a cell phone with limited minutes. Does anyone know whether a conference call will take off minutes per person in the call, or does it just register as a single call? Anyone used a cell for such a thing in the past?
Call
It is only one call, to the number you dial.The calls usually last about an hour.
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Metaphysician
Rich,
I'm sure I don't have to tell anyone that I am the metaphysician. My theological education helps, but I tend to use it to allow me to know from where the church is coming.
I see my role on Crossleft as presenting ideas to which many have given little thought or consider outside the realm of Christianity as a religion. I very strongly feel that what I present will be much more mainstream in the months and years to come. I present them now in order to plant seeds for the future.
I am available, but realize that I stand on the far left for the time being.
I have no preference for the conference call night. Thanks for your work, Rich!