Category: Clarence Jordan
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“The Spittin’ Image Of The Almighty!”
A neglected theology book from my shelf, layered with dust and giving off that familiar “old book smell,” has a section entitled, “Incarnation.” That’s the religious word used to describe Jesus’ birth, the miracle whereby God became “flesh and dwelt among us.” That dust-laden book reads: “Thus the Son of God became our Emmanuel; that […]
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New Audio: “Ready for Peace, Part 2”
Ronnie has uploaded new audio to his website. It is a talk entitled, “People Get Ready: Ready for Peace, Part 2.” It is a provocative presentation about Jesus’ “Third Way” of dealing with violence: Not retaliation but not pacifism. The alternate title to the talk is, “What About ISIS?” Listen or download the file (including […]
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“In Scorn of the Consequences”
“If there was one last crust of bread in this town, it would be mine.” That’s a quote from a rather pretentious member of the clergy, stating how God would take care of him should the world come unhinged tomorrow. “Everyone else may starve,” he continued, “but God has promised me that I will always […]