AuthorI am a recovering "professional Christian." I'm seeking a community of faith (and of questioning faith) that is more inclusive, radically ecumenical and inter-faith, less bureaucratic, less doctrinal and tribal, more loving, less institutional and denominational, for worship that is more experiential and eclectic, and that seeks wisdom from a variety of wise people and world religious traditions. Archives
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Possible Faith, Part IV10/20/2020 The following entry completes the preface to my forthcoming book Possible Faith - For Those Who Are Finding It Less Than So.
I am seeking to be Christian in a way that is neither defensive nor divisive – that is hospitable, gracious, and inclusive, and that is humbly possible. I want to widen my understanding of the origins of the universe that is informed by both science and spirit. A theology I can live with is one that envisions the communal and creative nature of God – a faith that looks for God's continuing self-revelation, that embraces post-Newtonian science and post-Reformation theologies. I want to live into a hopeful future that asks questions like “Where is Creation leading? What does it have to teach us and reveal to us? What is this world coming to?” A future I can live into is one that embraces a “thy kingdom come on earth” vision, co-created with other hopeful people and with God who has chosen not to make a world without us in it. This book is a testimony, a sharing of my unfolding faith. It is not intended to convince or convert. In the movie The Matrix Reloaded there is a telling exchange between the commander of Zion’s defensive forces and Morpheus, a John the Baptist-type character who believes Neo is the long-expected savior of their people: Commander Lock: “Dammit Morpheus, not everyone believes what you believe!” Morpheus: “My beliefs do not require them to.” My journey of believing does not require anyone, including you, to believe as I do. My journey does require me to receive the way you believe with genuine interest and care.
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Louisa
10/20/2020 06:37:13 am
I’m following, Chris. I may not have too much to contribute, but I believe we may have similar thoughts on “who” God is, faith and religion. Though I’m certain I am not as well read as you... I’m hoping to learn more.
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Chris Hughes
10/20/2020 06:46:42 am
Louisa, thank you for following this conversation. It's so great to reconnect with you and our friends from Huntingdon days. I feel free to share my journey of faith as a post-professional Christian seeking kinship in spirit and in truth with people of all seeking-faiths (and non-theistic wisdom traditions). I want to figure out the possible audience for this conversation. Thanks again for jumping in!
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