As part of some prolegomena I've been doing lately, which has included exploring my theological journey and influences, and some of the ways I've changed over the course of this blog, I thought it would be helpful to summarize the basic theological affirmations or assumptions that underpin the thought articulated here as a place for new … Continue reading Start Here: Theological Assumptions for this Blog
This week I’m spending some time on prolegomena, articulating how and why I engage with the world as I do. The other day, I told my story up to 2018 when I started this blog. It is a story of being influenced by a wide range of ideas and traditions, both Christian and non-, ancient … Continue reading Where I Am (How I’ve Changed … and How I Haven’t)
As I noted in my ‘housekeeping’ post last week, I’ve decided to spend this time before Advent begins on questions of my own spiritual autobiography and how my experiences have shaped how I engage with Christian theology and the world as a whole. Today I’d like to provide the broad strokes of my story until … Continue reading Where I’ve Been
Hi there, readers: I try to avoid ‘housekeeping’ posts as much as possible, but I thought I’d spend a few minutes today to let you know what you can expect here in the coming weeks. I’ve found myself with an awkward 2-3 week gap between the end of my series ‘Pathways of Peace’ and the … Continue reading Some Housekeeping
Leanne Betasamosake Simpson (2017) has described her Anishinaabe culture as “nationhood based on a series of radiating responsibilities.”* It’s hard to imagine any Western person describing our own culture in such terms, especially today. While traditional Western society was very community-focused, to the point of an often extreme anti-individualism, and Western liberal (i.e., constitutional, rights-based) … Continue reading Responsibility
Matthew Root 