Tag Archives: Judaism

My Not-So-Systematic Jistian Theology

“So what exactly do you believe?” “Do you really think Jesus was the son of God?” “What the heck is a Jistian anyway?” Over the years, as I’ve told people my story, these questions have come up on a regular … Continue reading

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Is the Bible just another good book?

One of my all-time favorite works of literature is The Master and Margarita by the great 20th century Russian author Michael Bulgakov. This work, which was first recommended to me by my Russian language professor in college, is a masterpiece … Continue reading

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On Fatwas and Familiarity…

Last night, approximately thirty women gathered at my house to listen to the ‘faith journey’ of one young Muslim woman named Sara. This gathering, sponsored by the Presbyterian women’s group at my church, was the second in a series of … Continue reading

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