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"In the religious studies class I teach at Oregon State University, I ask students to write down their impressions of Christianity and their adjectives include: anti-intellectual, judgmental and bigoted," said Marcus Borg, a Bible scholar who has written several books on reinventing Christianity. "So, I think Rob Bell's attempt to change this impression is exciting."
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I expect that my endorsement of Dr. Borg's work would be counter-productive... but I have to say that of all the many flavors of Christianity I've encountered in my life, his is one of the most interesting.
Posted on July 28, 2005 1:58 PM
If what Bell is doing works, keep doing it! At least someone somewhere is making a new and vibrant attempt to reach an unreached group in the USA! Keep it up Rev. Bell!
Posted on July 28, 2005 2:40 PM
I wonder if Mr.Borg would ask his class the same question except substituting Christianity with Islam? Just a thought!
Posted on July 31, 2005 10:54 AM
Well, if a college student says something seems anti-intellectual, that may be the student's highest compliment. The vast majority of Americans would agree, I suspect, that being an intellectual is , well, suspect. Of course, here on the blog, we are predisposed (the proverbially preached-to choir, if you like).
As for Islam generating similar comments: I again suspect many college students (maybe especially Prof. Borg's) find ALL organized religion anti-intellectual...the question would be whether they saw the paradox/contradiction by embracing one brand of a faith tradition that disparages free thought while rejecting another?
Posted on August 11, 2005 1:22 PM
What does this say about the future of Christianity? This is the next generation....
Posted on August 16, 2005 2:53 PM