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A Last Word In this chapter on Creeds, it seems only fitting to give the last word to a heretic: to wit, Pelagius, a Christian monk of the late fourth and early fifth centuries.  After a long struggle to defend … Continue reading →

One Example The idea that Christianity is defined by the Creeds is very pervasive, and many people think that they have to give up on Christianity because they don’t fit that definition.  To combat that perspective, I’d like to give … Continue reading →

Not Saying the Creeds It is often claimed that Christianity is a “creedal religion”.  If that means merely that most of the world’s Christians attach great importance to the Creeds—those concise summaries of belief whose confession identifies members of the … Continue reading →

Saying the Creeds So what can you do if, like me, you are uncomfortable with Creeds?  One often-suggested solution to the problem is to just say the words, but understand them differently.  Several of my favorite authors have suggested this … Continue reading →

A Pox on Creeds I dare say it is obvious by now that I really don’t like big-C Creeds.  For some people, Creeds function as critically important and profoundly meaningful paths to God, and I can respect that.  But for … Continue reading →

Leaving Church Because Of the Creed People often tell me this part of their faith story tentatively, as if wondering whether it is a safe thing to tell.  They seem to think I might be surprised or shocked; they seem … Continue reading →

The Two Ways Before we get to the core of this chapter—Christian creeds—I need to introduce two words from the specialized theological vocabulary.  I’m sorry for it, but I think it will pay off in the end.  They are words … Continue reading →

Chapter Five of the book I’m working has been the most difficult so far. Maybe that’s because I feel so strongly about the subject: Christian creeds. I’ve decided to post the whole chapter here, in several pieces. I’d appreciate your … Continue reading →