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The Saddest Book

I recently finished reading “The Great Emergence” by Phyllis Tickle. It was published in 2008 and is well known in some circles of progressive Christianity. Tickle passed away in 2015, and I wonder what she would have thought about the eventual fate of the Emergent Movement (EM) in Christianity. The EM has been poorly defined,Continue reading “The Saddest Book”

When Not Knowing Becomes Caring

I consider myself Christian, but in light of my country (USA) currently having its politics eroding into religion, I think a better term for me might be “Jesus follower.” I am not sure here. I am a member of the Presbyterian-USA demonimation. I joined this specific denomination because I support their policy of LGBTQ+ inclusion,Continue reading “When Not Knowing Becomes Caring”

The Eternal Dying of Gray

I have several very good friends that I have accumulated throughout my medical training. We have kept up a lively group text for many years. Our topics range from family updates, stupid jokes, and very serious topics (including religious topics). Recently, we had a text exchange about human sexuality. I have two LGBTQ+ children forContinue reading “The Eternal Dying of Gray”

Difficult Conversations

I recently read this great article in the Journal of Pediatrics titled, “Ethical Challenges in Pediatric Medical Complexity: A Survey of Parents” by Shapiro, et al. Unfortunately, the article is behind a paywall. If you work at a hospital / university or if you have access to a library, you may be able to readContinue reading “Difficult Conversations”

GI Science, GI Training, and Process

I’m about to start an inpatient call week at the hospital. Such weeks are always busy, so I likely won’t be able to write for the next 7-8 days. When one thinks about process philosophy, it is best to think of reality as change itself. In other words, I may not concentrate on considering matterContinue reading “GI Science, GI Training, and Process”

If Not The Multiverse?

In the short time that I have had my DThM degree (Doctorate of Theology and Ministry), I have realized that writing about theology can be quite hard. You must know the theology, but you also must have some background in philosophy. Since I am interested in the intersection of science & faith, then I mustContinue reading “If Not The Multiverse?”

Ecstatic Naturalism and Time

Graduates of my seminary (Northwind Theological Seminary) have been doing an on line book club for a while. It has had a few incarnations during its existence, and as we start revving it up again, we are reading journal articles instead of books. This past week we reviewed “Is a Process Form of Ecstatic NaturalismContinue reading “Ecstatic Naturalism and Time”

The Ultimate Flaw in Intelligent Design

I recently read the article, “On Questioning the Design of Evolution” by E. V. R. Kojonen in the latest issue of Theology and Science. Unfortunately, it is not an open access article, but perhaps you can find it somewhere for your reading. In many ways, the article is excellent. The article discusses the weaknesses ofContinue reading “The Ultimate Flaw in Intelligent Design”

Vaccines are Good and Evolution is Still True: A Religious Perspective

In light of the recent measles outbreak in this country, I once again am so glad that vaccines exist. I am a pediatrician, specifically a pediatric gastroenterologist, and I deal with many terrible illnesses, including many preventable illnesses. Vaccines are a medical miracle. Not much more can be said. I do get occassional comments onContinue reading “Vaccines are Good and Evolution is Still True: A Religious Perspective”

Burying our Dead and Recognizing God

Human burial has been occurring for millennia. For example, the Qafzeh Cave in Israel contains buried Homo sapiens remains that are 100,000 years old. This time period fits into the Paleolithic period. The buried remains appear to show signs of love, care, and compassion as antlers, shells, and red ochre were placed with the bodies.Continue reading “Burying our Dead and Recognizing God”