About me and this blog
Despite the probable impracticality of it, I’m currently working on a PhD in Philosophy of Religion and Theology at Claremont Graduate University in Claremont, CA. I’ve been married to my wonderful wife Whitney (see her blog here) since August 2008. We are from Austin, TX and both graduated from Baylor University. As residents of Los Angeles now, we do our best to enjoy the beach, the mountains, and the great weather here whenever we can. Though we’ve met some incredible people, it’s still very hard being away from Texas!
My undergraduate studies were in economics, international business and Spanish. After college I worked for several years in youth and college ministry before finishing a masters at Truett Theological Seminary.
My own context has primarily been Evangelical and Baptist, and now Methodist – but there are often many other streams influencing my thought here. You’ll find a mixture of essays from different assignments for coursework, informal commentaries on various contemporary issues that interest me, as well some (hopefully) decent original material to the blog.
Throughout these posts, you might say I’m attempting to chart a way between what I understand to be an orthodox Christian faith on the one hand, and the difficulties facing the church in an increasingly post-modern, pluralistic and globalizing society on the other – one in which we are made especially aware of an unprecedented quantity of suffering, inequality and injustice. In this way, I hope to encourage and challenge a variety of readers.
Bill:
Just a note to say I enjoyed this piece on Kathryn Tanner. I just read a review of Christ the Key in Expository Times and was wanting a better explanation of her theory of the atonement. This was helpful. Keep up the good work.
Pax vobiscum,
Father Lawrence D. Hart, OPA
Larry Hart
February 1, 2011 at 8:08 pm
Thanks, Father Larry. Glad to know it was of some use. I see you are in San Diego – I’ll be spending some time there this summer more than likely. Blessings in your ministry.
Bill
February 1, 2011 at 8:47 pm
loved your review of jay bakker’s book. i live with my partner in Los Angeles. Any church recommendations for us? we live near the beaches. having a hard time finding one that accepts us but isn’t so watered down that its a club.
richard grenell
March 10, 2011 at 12:50 pm
Great question Richard. Glad you liked the review. You know, I’m fairly new to the area myself, but I have a friend who could definitely answer that, so I’ll see what I can find out and then get back to you.
Bill
March 10, 2011 at 3:36 pm
HI Bill, Love what I have read so far. Was Ryan at Baylor during your time there? He’s a friend and I mention not to draw attention to me…but entice you to send me your email address. I have several questions for you. Blessings,
William
March 16, 2011 at 12:55 pm
Just found your blog. Thanks for a fresh and diligent view of reason to further our/my desire to grow in reasoned faith!
Dan Heck
May 24, 2011 at 7:09 am