Thomas Jay Oord
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Theologian, Philosopher, Multi-Disciplinary Scholar. Directs doctoral students. Author, Speaker, Photographer. Tries to follow Jesus. Above all, aims to love.
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1 month ago |
progressivechristianity.org | Thomas Jay Oord
In my last blog post (“Reasons to Think God Exists”), I noted atypical reasons to believe God might exist. Those reasons come after a yet-to-be-published discussion of traditional reasons people think God exists. Those typical arguments appeal to design, first cause, morality, religious experiences, and so on. In that as-of-yet-unpublished discussion, I also address reasons to think God doesn’t exist.
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Dec 25, 2024 |
progressivechristianity.org | Thomas Jay Oord |John Cobb
My heart sank when I heard that John B. Cobb, Jr. died on December 26, 2024. I’m told that he died peacefully, surrounded by family. John was one of the greatest theologians of our time, and his influence upon me is immeasurable. His death made me realize how much I looked forward to sharing with him the books I wrote. John always sent a kind email note upon receiving them. He functioned as an encouraging father for me and many others. Below is an essay John.
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Sep 2, 2024 |
newsbreak.com | Thomas Jay Oord
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Sep 2, 2024 |
newsweek.com | Thomas Jay Oord
In July of 2024, I underwent an official heresy trial initiated by the Church of the Nazarene, the denomination in which I was ordained as a minister more than 30 years ago. I was charged with teaching against church doctrine and misconduct for calling the church to become LGBTQ+ inclusive. The trial verdict: guilty.
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Jan 26, 2024 |
progressivechristianity.org | Thomas Jay Oord
Share This Story, Choose Your Platform! The news is devastating. Our planet is on a crash course with wide-scale death and degradation. The poorest of people and the most vulnerable of species are getting hit the hardest. It isn’t a pretty picture!Does God care? If God loves all creation, why doesn’t God stop the devastation? Where is God when the planet suffers? As a theologian, I think about the issues that matter. Climate change and environmental degradation are some of the most important.
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