Hugo Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 My name is Houston and I have been promoting and pursuing progressive Christianity since 1968 when I began a theological education with the Ecumenical Institute. I now live in Portland, OR and am clear that Christiandom is ending and we must now create the Next Christianity. The Next Christianity is a Christianity without beliefs (to use Buddhist Stephen Batchelor's phrase) and will entail ongoing small groups who sing, study, meditate, discuss and generally equip themselves and their communities to respond to the challenges of the 21st Century. Ciao, Houston Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JosephM Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 Welcome Houston, So happy you finally were able to get registered and post. I think there is much truth in what you say. Small groups are most effective and it does seem best to leave old religious system church dogma and doctrine to those who are not interested in progressing into the 21st century. I don't exactly understand your use of the coined phrase "a Christianity without beliefs" but would be interested in hearing exactly what that means .Perhaps a thread in Progressive Christianity area or in the debate and dialog area if you want to include all ( PC's and all others) in the discussion would be good to start. Joseph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulS Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Welcome Houston. You were just getting started with your theological education the year I was born! I hope you enjoy participating here. Cheers Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyb Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Welcome, Hugo. I love the small group idea. the problem for me, and i'm sure others, is finding 'like minds' in their area. I think more of us non-traditional christians need to 'come out'! Jonny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romansh Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 My name is Houston and I have been promoting and pursuing progressive Christianity since 1968 when I began a theological education with the Ecumenical Institute. I now live in Portland, OR and am clear that Christiandom is ending and we must now create the Next Christianity. The Next Christianity is a Christianity without beliefs (to use Buddhist Stephen Batchelor's phrase) and will entail ongoing small groups who sing, study, meditate, discuss and generally equip themselves and their communities to respond to the challenges of the 21st Century. Ciao, Houston Welcome Houston Welcome from BC Canada The very small amount of Stephen Batchelor I have read - i have liked. Have fun rom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 Hi Hugo. I find when love is your religion, beliefs are often a secondary issue. Welcome friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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