Theology
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Revelation and Ragnarök
Read more: Revelation and RagnarökOne of the most misunderstood books in history, Revelation (or that third-rate misinterpretation of it, Left Behind) is often used to scare small children, and it is currently being used as a reason to attack Iran. So it seemed like a good moment to inquire into what it actually means.
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Ways of talking about faith
Read more: Ways of talking about faithThe difference between information, mission, evangelism, and proselytizing.
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Do you fear death?
Read more: Do you fear death?Another excellent piece from John Beckett on how Pagans think about death. Do you fear death? I don’t fear death because I don’t believe in heaven or hell, which is a pernicious doctrine designed to cause fear. I believe in the Summerlands, which is a completely different place. I also have reasonable belief in the…
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Discerning good theology
Read more: Discerning good theologyIt may seem that there’s no point criticizing other people’s theological beliefs because from the standpoint of atheists, all religious beliefs are equally unreasonable, but different theological beliefs are not equal, and they lead to different outcomes. I define theology as beliefs about gods, spirits, and ethics: how we show up in the world as…
Changing Paths 