Roger E. Olson's Blog, page 46

Is “Syncretism” Still a Valuable Concept?

Is “Syncretism” Still a Valuable Concept? *Note: If you choose to comment, make sure your comments this relatively brief (no more than 100 words), on topic, addressed to me, civil and respectful (not hostile or argumentative), and devoid of links or photos.* When I began studying Christian theology in college and then seminary, the word […]

The False Religion of Americanism

The False Religion of Americanism *Note: If you choose to comment, make sure your comment is relatively brief (no more than 100 words), on topic, addressed to me, civil and respectful (not hostile or argumentative), and contains no links or photos.* What is the religion of Americanism? First, what it is not. Americanism as spoken […]

Controversial Thoughts about Banned Books Week

Controversial Thoughts about Banned Books Week *Note: If you choose to comment, make sure your comment is relatively brief (no more than 100 words), on topic, addressed to me, civil and respectful (not hostile or argumentative), and devoid of links or photos.* Let me begin by saying clearly and unequivocally that I am against censorship. […]

About the “Religious Left”

About the “Religious Left” *Note: If you choose to comment, make sure your comment is relatively brief (no more than 100 words), on topic, addressed to me, and civil and respectful (not hostile or argumentative). It should contain no links or photos.* For years now, the American mass media have been obsessed with what has […]

Does Truth Actually Exist?

Does Truth Actually Exist? *Note: If you comment, make sure your comment is relatively brief (no more than 100 words), on topic, addressed to me, civil and respectful (not hostile or argumentative) and devoid of links or photos.* Have you heard of “the Rashomon effect?” I had not heard the term until I watched a […]

Is American Christianity Becoming a Folk Religion?

Is American Christianity Becoming a Folk Religion? *Note: If you choose to comment, make sure your comment is relatively brief (no more than 100 words), on topic, addressed to me, civil and respectful (not hostile or argumentative), and devoid of links or photos.* I have been an American Christian theologian for forty years. I have […]

The Crisis of Men and Boys

The Crisis of Men and Boys *Note: If you choose to comment, make sure your comment is relatively brief (no more than 100 words), on topic, addressed to me, civil and respectful (not hostile or argumentative), and devoid of links or photos.* I have avoided this subject here for a while. I don’t remember the […]

Is “The Unitarian Church” Christian?

Is “The Unitarian Church” Christian? *Note: If you choose to comment, make sure your comment is relatively brief (no more than 100 words), on topic, addressed to me, civil and respectful (not hostile or argumentative), and devoid of links and photos.* Someone here asserted that “the Unitarian Church” is Christian. I did not respond then, […]

Can There Be a “Christian City?” Reflections on Doug Wilson and Moscow, Idaho

Can There Be a “Christian City?” Reflections on Doug Wilson and Moscow, Idaho *Note: If you choose to comment, make sure your comment is relatively brief (no more than 100 words), on topic, addressed to me, civil and respectful (not hostile or argumentative), and devoid of links or photos.* I recently watched an NBC news […]

Relational Theology Yes; Panentheism No

Relational Theology Yes; Panentheism No *Note: If you choose to comment, make sure your comment is relatively brief (no more than 100 words), on topic, addressed to me, civil and respectful (not hostile or argumentative), and devoid of links or photos.* ”Relational theology” is a relatively new term for any (mostly Christian) theology that emphasizes […]