"Open Christianity" is an invitation to keep the faith but drop the dogma. Many Christian-heritage seekers struggle with conflicted yearning. They value much that the tradition offers. But the church door feels closed unless they accept beliefs at odds with logic and the truth of their hearts. "Open Christianity" maintains that yes, you can leave behind that which has ceased to make sense, and still be very Christian. Burklo's discussion of complex topics such as "a theology of 'enough'," "soulful sexuality" and "the gospel truth" will be controversial--but enlightening. A product of the author's work as a Stanford chaplain, a Protestant pastor, and an urban/street minister, this book encourages spiritual growth that won't founder on efforts to believe the unbelievable.
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I read this immediately after reading The Heart of Christianity: Rediscovering a Life of Faith by Marcus J. Borg. The two books make many of the same points, but they are very different books. Borg's is elegantly reasoned and written, whereas this one is more personal and folksy. Personally, I prefer Borg's style to Burklo's. However, if you agree with Borg's ideas but find his style too dry and scholarly, you might like this one.
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Burklo's writing is clear; his perspective is easy to understand. "Open Christianity" is a non-threatening invitation to see the Christian faith in light of 21stC world. Burklo's theology makes sense. His personal experiences at the start of each chapter become like modern day parables interpreted by the content of the chapter. This is a helpful book not only for inquirers, but for seasoned theologians.
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This book takes a sensitive subject, namely the reality of a bible that was not meant to be taken literally for all time, and makes a workable discussion for both the fundamentalist and the skeptic. For many, there has been a crippling point in their spiritual journey, when, the "rules" of the Old Testament are juxtaposed with the plan laid out by Jesus in the New Testament. Rev. Burklo punctuates ideas and theories with life on the street examples that are heart opening and humbling.
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New Testament, Old Testament, Dirty Bill, Jesus Christ, First World, Son of God, Third World, United States, College Heights Church, Last Supper, Palo Alto, Humility Rock, Roman Empire, Song of Solomon, Ecumenical Hunger Program, Garden of Eden, Golden Rule, Holy Ghost, Kearsarge Pass, Las Vegas, Lord's Supper, New Jerusalem, Camp Cazadero, Discovering Open Christianity, Face the Cross New!
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New Testament, Old Testament, Dirty Bill, Jesus Christ, First World, Son of God, Third World, United States, College Heights Church, Last Supper, Palo Alto, Humility Rock, Roman Empire, Song of Solomon, Ecumenical Hunger Program, Garden of Eden, Golden Rule, Holy Ghost, Kearsarge Pass, Las Vegas, Lord's Supper, New Jerusalem, Camp Cazadero, Discovering Open Christianity, Face the Cross New!
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- The Wounded Healer: Ministry in Contemporary Society by Henri Nouwen in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Jesus: A New Vision: Spirit, Culture, and the Life of Discipleship by Marcus J. Borg in Back Matter
- The Enlightened Mind by Stephen Mitchell in Back Matter
- Rocks of Ages: Science and Religion in the Fullness of Life by Stephen Jay Gould in Back Matter
- The Phenomenon of Man by Pierre Teilhard de Chardin in Back Matter
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- A New Spiritual Home: Progressive Christianity at the Grass Roots by Hal Taussig on page 112
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