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Paradoxical Point II
Renewing Christianity
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Outline
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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.
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We will always butt our heads against paradox when we attempt to discuss God
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I prayed for God's guidance in writing these essays, and
I pray for God's guidance for you in reading them
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UNDER CONSTRUCTION
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Paradoxical Point III
--Christian Sexuality
Paradox & Christ
--Theodicy & Evolution
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A Brief Outline of this Website:
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
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
UNDER CONSTRUCTION:
Christian Sexuality
The Garden of Pleasure
Sex, Sin, and Death
Uniting the Body
Paradox & Christ
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