1. Keeping in mind that fundamentalism is *not* truly conservative, I can honestly say I'm far more theologically conservative than I was fifteen years ago. Allow me to explain...
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2. For example, my eschatology is much more conservative; there's nothing conservative about modern dispensationalism and rapture theology. It was unknown until quite recently.
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3. I now have a robust theology of the Trinity and Incarnation that is fully informed by the early church fathers.* This is a conservative move.
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4. * But I am progressive enough to be embarrassed by the obvious patriarchy in the "church fathers." We needed and need more church mothers. Let's hear it for Macrina the Younger! (Google her if you need to.)
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5. My respect for patristics and the Great Tradition reflects a move toward a more conservative ecclesiology. Evangelical novelty and individualism are anything but conservative.
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6. Today I employ liturgy, prayer books, icons, and even pilgrimage in my spiritual practices. This represents a turn to a more ancient and more conservative Christianity.
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7. I would even argue that my conviction that waging war is incompatible with Christian discipleship is simply a return to the conservative position held by the church for the first three centuries, until it "progressed" with Constantine toward a "Christian" empire.
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8. Fundamentalism is not conservative; rather it is the far right wing of modernity. Theological liberalism (think Schleiermacher) and theological fundamentalism (think Charles Hodge) are both products of modernity.
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9. So those who want to dismiss my spiritual and theological transition over the past fifteen years with a pejorative use of the word liberal, really don't know what they're talking about.
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10. But please don't regard this little thread as reactive, defensive, or angry. I'm honestly none of those things. I've never been more happy as a Christian and pastor than I am today. I just thought I'd give those interested in my journey a little clarification. Peace. BZ
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What do you think of Rene Girard?
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Replying to @Ahimsa_Satya_
Love him. He's one of my primary influences.pic.twitter.com/BbgBoSWi4v
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Replying to @BrianZahnd
If only I could have had the chance! Someday! That great soul.
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