I don’t know at what point I realized I could actually say something. There are a lot of lies and falseness out there about my people. I’m sorry if saying “my people” makes you roll your eyes. When I say it, I am referring to orthodox Christians of any stripe. Home schooled? Probably. I am … Continue reading Thesis of Reforming Imagination and Thoughts on Cultural Engagement
Are streams of thought which emphasize biblical masculinity looking to turn the tide of a previous heavy-handed intellectualism? If it is, I find one thing between the two that might not change: the under-emphasis of gentleness and curiosity. Which is to say, so many ditches. Is there a solution to paralytic analysis of all the … Continue reading Ecclesiastical Universalism and What Makes a Theoretical Structure Faulty
I have heard of blogs and rumors of blogs. I have heard that New Saint Andrew’s students even had blog wars and cared to formally respond to things other people said. There was a time when NSA students actually thought that discussions were fun. Well I don’t know if I am interested in starting that up again. Right now, … Continue reading Moscow, Christian Community, Cynicism, and My Attempt at Refreshing Old Thoughts for a Small Group of People Like That Guy who Refills the Chocolate Pudding at a Salad Bar
The Dominican Option “On one level, the Benedict Option is deeply attractive. Its greatest strength is that it sees that Christians need to attend to their communal formation as a whole. It is not enough to simply go to church on Sundays, for the religion of lifestyle liberalism is working on us the rest of … Continue reading “The Dominican Option” by C.C. Pecknold
“Options” for Cultural Engagement Here is yet another article talking about whether or not monasticism is withdrawal or engagement. Is there a movement happening? A reconsideration in Christendom of monasticism? On the one hand, a lot of “disconnected” thinkers are thinking about this. On the other, those tightly bound to one particular tradition – unwilling … Continue reading “Options for Cultural Engagement” by Dale Coulter
The New Monasticism Gets Older Amen, brother! Amen! Amen! Amen! If anyone would like to understand why the Protestant church needs monasticism – or why someone would even perceive the need – here it is. The only part I disagree with, is that monastic and married are antonyms. The root word of monastic is Greek … Continue reading “The New Monasticism Gets Older” by Greg Peters
The New Monasticism In this article, Pastor George Grant responds to the new monastic movement. Before I briefly respond, I just want to say that I am “all the sudden” exploring these ideas, not because I have a new-found passion, but instead because I see the benefit of dialogs over private considerations. By linking articles … Continue reading “The New Monasticism” by Pastor George Grant
This is a response to Brenton and his post “On Monasticism and New Monasticism” I don’t really want to “critique” your post, more than I would like to be in discussion with you! You obviously have a different perspective on the movement and, frankly, I would like to learn more about these European and Canadian … Continue reading On Monasticism and New Monasticism.ii
On Monasticism and New Monasticism. The above post has some interesting things to say about the New Monasticism, Shane Claiborne, and the monastic revival for this “restless generation”. (rude comment excised), he has some good things to say about monasticism; especially if you are unfamiliar with the movement. He argues that monasticism is not a … Continue reading On Monasticism and New Monasticism.i
I need my own voice to be silent. I need to tame my tongue and train my words, because I speak too freely and use too many. I need to know that others are more important than myself, because they are. I need to be awake for other people. I need a quiet place to … Continue reading ……………..
Reforming Imagination 