Tag Archives: Discipleship

Is Liberation Theology Redeemable?

Posted on November 27, 2024 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

I recently listened to a lecture by Professor Tyler Roberts, PhD (Harvard), professor of religious studies at Grinnell College.  The lecture was on Liberation Theology (AKA Theologies of Liberation) and was recorded in 2009 (so there may be more recent … Continue reading →

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The Teacher Who Is what the Teacher Teaches

Posted on November 22, 2024 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

In the Gospel according to Saint John, Pontius Pilate asks Jesus, “What is truth?” (John 18:38). The philosopher and theologian Søren Kierkegaard asked, “Can we learn the truth?” Kierkegaard was reflecting on a teaching by Socrates, as relayed by Plato, … Continue reading →

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Talking Past Each Other

Posted on July 4, 2022 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

Somewhat recently I was engaged in what started as an inquiry and ended up morphing into not quite an argument – but certainly a terse conversation.  It started with my question of how a word could best be interpreted from … Continue reading →

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Are You Brave Enough?

Posted on January 31, 2020 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

Are you brave enough to pray the Lord’s Prayer?  Do you think that is a strange question?  Most people do when they hear it, but it is a legitimate question.  In the Lord’s Prayer, we obligate ourselves to some pretty … Continue reading →

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How a Rosary Returned Me to Prayer

Posted on August 23, 2019 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

People of faith are supposed to pray every day.  How many do?  I do not know, but I would wager a hefty bet that, of the number of people claiming to be people of faith, only a small percentage of … Continue reading →

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Why Are You Dressed Like That? Part 6

Posted on August 21, 2018 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

Welcome to: Why are you dressed like that? Part 6 – What is that weird silk bracelet thingy on your wrist?  This is a series of entries motivated by a young girl who visited us at St Francis Church and … Continue reading →

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Why Are You Dressed Like That? Part 5

Posted on August 18, 2018 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

Welcome to: Why are you dressed like that? Part 5 – What is on your head?  This is a series of entries motivated by a young girl who visited us at St Francis Church and said to me: Why are … Continue reading →

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Why Are You Dressed Like That? Part 4

Posted on August 17, 2018 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

Welcome to: Why are you dressed like that? Part 4.  This is a series of entries motivated by a young girl who visited us at St Francis Church and said to me: Why are you dressed like that? First, I … Continue reading →

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The Atonement

Posted on May 26, 2018 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

The Atonement is about us being one with God.  In fact, a good way to understand the word is – At-One-Ment.  If the word atonement is all about being one with God why do so many people fight about what … Continue reading →

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Fight the Good Fight

Posted on March 9, 2017 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

What is it that makes boxing films so appealing?  Sports films, in general, tend to do well at the box office, but boxing films tend to be real blockbusters.  The answer is rather simple.  We like boxing films because we … Continue reading →

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