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Human Sexuality in an emergent context
This post is not meant to be political or divisive in any way. I genuinely want feedback from this diverse group of emergent Anglicans from TEC, AMiA, CANA, etc. One of the things that attracts me most to the emergent church paradigm is that it is conversational and intentionality about dialogue. It is also focused on the mission of the church. It is not heavily doctrinal or authoritarian as is the modern model for churches, but follows a post-modern approach that admits the absolute trut… Continue
Posted on June 29, 2008 at 3:36pm — 45 Comments
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Cool, cool, and cool! Looking forward to meeting you, and I'd be more than happy to chat (live or through the tubes) about anything you want. Welcome to the neighborhood!
Peace,
Mike
Been following the Sexuality discussion. I've been debating whether to post this link there, but it seems somewhat out of step with the intended direction of the conversation (and I'm trying to not be--or more accurately, appear--too self-promotional on here). However, I thought you might be interested in some past blog posts I put up while trying to hammer out some concrete theological ideas on sexuality in an Anglican and emerging context. I don't talk about an appropriate framework for dialogue too much, though I think that the concept of the sacramentality of sex might be a helpful place to start the conversation. The posts are all here. Start at the bottom, of course, if you're interested.
Yes I believe we have met at St. Patrick's in the past. I wish we could get some Okiemergent group going around here. :)
Blessings,
Steve +