Tag Archives: M. Scott Peck

What is sin (and does it matter)?

Posted on July 2, 2014 by TheEvangelicalLiberal

Over the next few posts I’d like to take a closer look at two of the most troubling and controversial topics in Christian theology – sin and suffering. As a recovering evangelical, I hesitate to talk about ideas of ‘sin’ … Continue reading →

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Spiritual warfare – moving beyond demons in the closet

Posted on June 5, 2013 by TheEvangelicalLiberal

I said recently that nowadays I tend to steer well clear of anything to do with spiritual warfare. Back in my more charismatic days, 15 or so years ago, I was taught that we were all engaged in an on-going … Continue reading →

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Stages of faith – Moving beyond easy answers

Posted on February 4, 2013 by TheEvangelicalLiberal

One of the foundational ideas for this blog is that of ‘stages of faith’ – the spiritual journey, or the life-cycle of faith. Part of this idea is that we gradually outgrow and move on from old ways and understandings … Continue reading →

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