Religion isn't best understood primarily as a collection of beliefs held by backward people with fear and trembling for most of human history (religion as brainwash). It is rather, among other things, a scriptorium of beleaguered witness, a record of… — David Dark Copy Share Image
“We probably ought to be careful about deciding we're feeling offended; it can get old after a while. We become offended in all the… — David Dark Copy Share Image
“If we've deluded ourselves into thinking that our angry mass emails or conversation-stopping talking points serve as a ministry or carry out the purposes… — David Dark Copy Share Image
Feeling offended is invigorating. Feeling offended is a reassuring sensation. It's easier than asking ourselves if the redeeming love of God is evident in… — David Dark Copy Share Image
“The movement called Christianity cannot be understood apart from the Jewish concept of shalom. The Christian gospel does not call people to give their… — David Dark Copy Share Image
And for the sake of humility--a characteristic crucial to sacred questioning we might do well to confess that we're capable at any moment of… — David Dark Copy Share Image
“In our confusion, we're accustomed to according the titles of good news and "a positive message" to the most soul-sucking, sentimental fare imaginable. Any… — David Dark Copy Share Image
“The kingdom of the world is becoming the kingdom of God, and it doesn't depend upon our acknowledgement or faithfulness to it within our… — david dark Copy Share Image
“Apocalyptic shows us what we're not seeing. It can't be composed or spoken by the powers that be, because they are the sustainers of… — David Dark Copy Share Image
Religion isn't best understood primarily as a collection of beliefs held by backward people with fear and trembling for most of human history (religion… — David Dark Copy Share Image
“My so-called love for humanity, for instance, isn't something I get to carry around in my heart. It has to find application among the… — David Dark Copy Share Image
