No, The Shack still isn’t heresy. Here’s why.
Author: JR. Forasteros
JR. lives in Dallas, TX with his wife Amanda. In addition to exploring the wonders that are the Lone Star state, JR. is the teaching pastor at Catalyst Community Church, a writer and blogger. His book, Empathy for the Devil, is available from InterVarsity Press. He's haunted by the Batman, who is in turn haunted by the myth of redemptive violence.
A guide for observing Lent in 2017
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How do we honor our parents at different stages of life? How do we honor less-than-perfect parents? And how does Jesus’ redefinition of family affect this commandment?
What is the Sabbath day? And how can we keep Sabbath today?
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Misusing God’s name means much more than saying, “Oh my God!” Why is God so concerned with God’s reputation? And what does following this commandment look like today?
The Second Commandment isn’t about not worshiping other gods. It’s about not reducing Yahweh to a physical place or space. PLUS: an extended conversation on how this manifests in the Church.
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The Neon Demon
The gang welcomes Kate Sanchez to help us investigate Nicholas Winding Refn’s latest film The Neon Demon. Does it count as horror? And what does it have to say about beauty, consumption and the male gaze? Plus: we reflection on our favorite horror of 2016 and look ahead at what’s coming this year.