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George MacDonald: Truth is too good to believe

Posted on November 30, 2010 by me

George MacDonald (who greatly influenced C.S. Lewis) opposed what is referred to as the “penal substitution” theory of the atonement, something with which I’ve struggled myself. This common evangelical doctrine depicts God as so full of wrath that he just … Continue reading →

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Advent Sunday, Anglican style

Posted on November 28, 2010 by me

From the 1662 Book of Common Prayer: Almighty God, give us grace that we may cast away the works of darkness, and put upon us the armour of light, now in the time of this mortal life in which thy … Continue reading →

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Ironic repentance vs. the real deal

Posted on November 15, 2010 by me

There are people in every church I’ve been in who need to be set free. This is not to say that some of these churches didn’t preach grace. But sometimes, it just takes a while for grace to seep in … Continue reading →

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Review: Waiting for Superman

Posted on November 9, 2010 by me

This past weekend I went to see Waiting for Superman, the documentary about the failing American public school system. Knowing that the director also did Al Gore’s movie, I was fully prepared to by irritated by gaps in logic and … Continue reading →

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