The Doctrine of Original Sin versus the Teachings of Jesus
Given the choice between the doctrine of original sin and the teachings of Jesus, I’m with Jesus! For centuries the church’s doctrine of Original Sin, has defined human nature as inherently sinful....
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For those who are reluctant to give up the doctrine of “original sin”, Evolutionary Christian evangelist Michael Dowd offers an intriguing re-interpretation of the human condition that uses...
View ArticleBaptism: A Celebration of Our Humanity
Baptism Sermon Nov.18, 2012 Listen to the sermon here I am indebted to the Rev. Robert Hensley who provided the turn of phrase “nothing butter” to describe reductionists and directed me to the work of...
View ArticleLaugh! It Is Lent – a sermon for the first Sunday in Lent 1B
A sermon preached on Lent 1B 2012 which began a journey into the wilderness with the Mystics. St Teresa of Avila and my granddaughter’s laughter inspired this sermon Listen to the sermon here I find...
View ArticleMoving beyond doctrines of Original Sin, The Fall, and maybe even the...
We Are Stardust!!! Billion Year Old Carbon!!! Try to remember the summer of 69. Pierre Trudeau had only been in office for a year. Richard Nixon was in the White House. The Vietnam was raging....
View ArticleLaugh! It Is Lent – a sermon for the first Sunday in Lent 1B
A sermon preached on Lent 1B 2012 which began a journey into the wilderness with the Mystics. St Teresa of Avila and my granddaughter’s laughter inspired this sermon. I find myself wishing that we were...
View ArticleMoving beyond doctrines of Original Sin, The Fall, and maybe even the...
We Are Stardust!!! Billion Year Old Carbon!!! Try to remember the summer of 69. Pierre Trudeau had only been in office for a year. Richard Nixon was in the White House. The Vietnam was raging....
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