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Comment on Book Review: The Next Evangelicalism by The coming evangelical collapse - Page 2 - Christian Forums

The coming evangelical collapse - Page 2 - Christian Forums — Thu, 24 May 2012 14:50:41 +0000

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Comment on Truth and Reconciliation in the United States by Julie Clawson reflects on the lack of truth and reconciliation that has occurred in the United States, compared to Canada’s recent endeavors and South Africa’s famous post-apartheid commission. | jonathan stegall: creative tension

Mon, 21 May 2012 01:57:11 +0000

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Comment on Paul, Women, and New Creation by Julie Clawson reviews the section of “Jesus I Have Loved, But Paul?” that discusses women in the story of God. She gives a great summary of what’s going on, and also raises the discussion to another level. | jonathan stegall: creative te

Mon, 21 May 2012 01:55:47 +0000

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Comment on Theology in the Dressing Room by Wednesday Link List « Thinking Out Loud

Wednesday Link List « Thinking Out Loud — Wed, 16 May 2012 10:19:00 +0000

[...] Clawson learns the hard way that when you're in the fitting room trying on swimsuits, you're a captive audience for the woman who wants to stand outside the door and share her faith. Not sure if this would work [...]

Comment on Theology in the Dressing Room by Trace James

Trace James — Tue, 15 May 2012 22:34:14 +0000

Hmmm…
I knew that bit about your arm but I had long since forgotten it.

I am sure you know, Julie, about the folk who have done the experiment with a group of Sem. students, had them discuss the Good Samaritan parable, but then they need to be somewhere else and they are running late.

What was it, the tiny % of students who stopped to help the person whom the instructors had planted between their departure point and their destination? 10% or less? Your story has some of those comfort zone features in it. The homeless fellow was "along the way;" she was female and he male; her work space is a comfort zone for her, not the path or a lone, unknown male.

Still, to a large extent we do see in your attendant the outworking of the "works" gospel, the prosperity gospel and the postmodern elevation of "the handicapped" as victims. Interestingly, in Jesus' world, it would be assumed you had lost part of your arm as a repayment for sin! Remember the disciples question about the man born blind (John 9)? In every other case, they just assumed misfortune or ill health or physical loss was because of sin, but what about someone who had had a phyisical handicap since birth? Of course Jesus blows their whole construct to bits.

I am again reminded of C. S. Lewis' "The Weight of Glory" in which we are all described as eventually becoming "eternal splendors" or "everlasting horrors." But since we do not now know which, we are called to treat everyone we meet as an eternal splendor! I guess she had not heard that idea. Then again, how often do I fail to live as though I had heard it?

Thanks, Julie!
Glad you were free to blog again. I always get so much from you; hope I give a little back.

Comment on Theology in the Dressing Room by Nathanael Massey

Nathanael Massey — Tue, 15 May 2012 01:53:19 +0000

Ms. Clawson,

While I agree in many cases people "helping us"(I am also challenged) can be madding. I have more then once been in similar situations

While I like you dislike being patronized in these ways I roll through everyday..at least I do now Thinking "what would it hurt to let people help me from time to time? I may be the only one that makes them feel worth anything, when they help !!

I do however–in part disagree with the premise tha allt people are that help us only do it only "to show off" I think that humanity deserves just a little more credit. If God chooses to show someone grace through them helping me open a door..then by all means "" yes you can help me

Your brother in Christ,
Nathanael

Comment on Writings by Julie Clawson

Julie Clawson — Mon, 14 May 2012 18:11:46 +0000

Not at all. Just that the rest of the Bible that speaks of God's womb, and God nursing, and God protecting like a mother is right as well. We – male and female – are made in God's image so it would be wrong to deny the scriptures and say that God does not image both male and female aspects.

Comment on Theology in the Dressing Room by Jim Fisher

Jim Fisher — Mon, 14 May 2012 00:55:04 +0000

I have always wondered what I would do if someone started evangelizing me on a plane or something. I would like to think I would say something Spirit-led that would lead them deeper into their understanding of God. It has never happened to me … yet. And, no, I am not actively praying that God will cause me to cross paths with someone like that outside of a dressing room. That's just too scary. The whole idea of it makes be itch. I mean, really. What could we possibly say to her that would lead her to listen for the voice of our all-inclusive loving God?

You're stretching me … again. Thanks, Julie.

My longer thoughts on this are behind my name.

Comment on Letters to a Future Church by David B. Gladson

David B. Gladson — Sun, 13 May 2012 18:27:29 +0000

Julie, I am so so so very grateful to you for this letter right now. It is saying what I am feeling. I am so tired of looking, of searching and of trying to keep up – I need the space to mourn, to quit trying to resurrect the dead, and instead let God do that in his own timing and his own way. Dave Gladson

Comment on Writings by Beverly Nelms

Beverly Nelms — Sun, 13 May 2012 12:21:55 +0000

Re: The Feminine Side of God
Go to the source. Jesus called God "Abba."
Are you saying Jesus is wrong?