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paradoxical point II
Paradoxical Point II
      Renewing Christianity
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Welcome to my website (well, actually, both of them...ran out of room @ compuserve):
                         My name is Jim Jantzen and I am a pediatrician and amateur philosopher.  I have attempted to synthesize the writings of various authors, scientists, and philosophers together with my own ideas on sociobiology, cognitive science, religion, and sexuality in these pages.  I have tried to be exceedingly concise and brief.  I hope they stimulate some thoughts in your mind.  Please let me know what you think.
We will always butt our heads against paradox when we attempt to discuss God
Paradoxical Point I : Evolution Overcome
OPEN!      Outline          Bibliography & Links
I prayed for God's guidance in writing these essays, and
I pray for God's guidance for you in reading them
UNDER CONSTRUCTION
Paradoxical Point III    
  --Christian Sexuality

 Paradox & Christ
  --Theodicy & Evolution
   A Brief Outline of this Website:

A Statement of Faith:  a one page summary of my beliefs and concept of God

Christianity Reborn:
        Evolution and Christ: The history of Christianity is a horror story, which is not surprising since the force of Evolution determines that all societal structures / institutions tend towards corruption.  We create the "Other" in our selfishness, but can overcome this in Christ.
          Faith of self:  I am nothing outside of the love of Christ, who frees me from the bondage of Evolutionary determinism.
          Faith of Community:  Christian love must occur within the context of community, and Western society today is drifting away from community in its emphasis on individualism.
          The Uses of the Word:  problems with using Scripture as a source of an ethic:  historical contingency and contradictions
          Jesus and the Law:  The Golden Rule is radical and subversive, and the Law must be re-interpreted in its new light
        * A New Christian Ethic:  (a bit long, but thoughtful proposal)  page 2
WWJD?-- empathy & compassion.  Tolerance & complicity in a pluralistic society.  Problems with virtue ethics.  Utilitarian calculations in the midst of abundance.
 Survey:  with regards to Reader characteristics, and opinions on Evolution and Christian Sexual issues
 Forums on Christian Sexuality and Christianity Reborn:  A place to discuss issues of Christian ethics, postmodern theology, and Christian sexuality, especially current controversies in the church (ex: gay marriages)

UNDER CONSTRUCTION:
        Christian Sexuality
        The Garden of Pleasure
        Sex, Sin, and Death
        Uniting the Body
         Paradox & Christ

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