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May 15, 2012
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John Cunningham (Rev.)
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There is the possibility of thinking even more outside the box here where we can embrace a little of Atonement Theology and Liberation Theology or Evolution Theology. There is great value in Jesus' suffering for us and our continuation in carrying the cross as members of the Body of Christ..this is evolutionary. However, there is the value in seeing that truth is dynamic and evolutionary and truly too rich to be able to grasp in one theology or formula.Truly, that Holy Spirit and Divinty within us inspires us all the time and we grow constantly as a result. Just like the seasons of life with winter, Spring, Summer and Fall, we go through the whole gammet of life in all its richness from Suffering and death to joy and resurrection.Nothing is lost in living everyday and every season points us to the reality of our being in existence. I would not throw out the baby with the dirty bath water. Tradition teaches us great values and themes as well as teaches us that it is not the end of the story to the richness of God. There is a place for
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April 9, 2012
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Tom Slymon
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What you two are doing is right, necessary and good for the" People of God".
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April 9, 2012
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Tom Altapeter
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I enjoyed your discussion this week. I am solidly with you in your approach to these issues.
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April 9, 2012
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Pamela Spence
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Oh my gosh - Thank you for this...
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April 9, 2012
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Simon Bryden-Brook
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I do not know why you call this controversial, as the theory of the atonement that you reject is neither necessarily the teaching of the Church nor uncontested by theologians!It may well be an important constituent of unsophisticated folk piety but it is not the only atonement theology offered by the Church today.
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April 9, 2012
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Jim Lauder
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So cool.
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April 9, 2012
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Fr. Don Pachuta
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The penal substitution theory was created by Anslem toward the end of 11th cen. I have written extensively against it. Theologians and scripture scholars, even evangelical ones are rejecting it out of hand as diminishing Jesus as a mindless puppet and God as an arrogant, murderous, lustful, vengeance seeker. The Franciscans objected, debated the Dominicans and lost. The Church adopted it and life changed forever.
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April 9, 2012
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Rev. Delores Knoff and Theresa Gorley
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Theresa and I appreciated the way you have put in writing what we have been feeling for years now. St. Michael's ECC is open enough that these thoughts have been discussed.
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April 9, 2012
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Noel
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This is Good News. I never felt comfortable with an Angry God as most Xian Churches present to us.
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April 9, 2012
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Bishop Jim Burch
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Wonderful and beautiful! You are doing what should be done. I am positive that you find your message resonates with the majority of people of good will, who would have inevitably said, “That’s what I believe; why haven’t I heard it said that way before?” My best wishes for your good work.