Hazelnut Notes is a blog site and a resource for information on the topics of contemplative activism, postmodern religion, and public theology. These topics are accessible via the links in the menu above.
Blog topics include individual spirituality, religious practice, progressive Christianity, the nexus of religion, science, and social science, public theology, etc. Specific blog categories are available here:
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- Anglicanism/Episcopal Church
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- Postmodern religion
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Recent posts:
- Christian Universalism and God’s radical acceptance, presence, and love for all, “to the ends of the earth”"These passages teach that God's acceptance, presence, love, and salvation are openly and freely given to all on a radically equal basis, no exceptions. While our social psychology makes it difficult (if not ultimately impossible) for us to do the same, it seems an ideal worth striving for with all our might as disciples of … Read More
- “Notwithstanding we believe in God, we still practice Christianity…”: religious forms that point to God"And, notwithstanding we believe in the Universal God incarnated throughout all of Creation, we practice Christianity and tell our Christian stories, looking forward to the ultimate unitive reunification with God that will render human religious forms no long necessary." #dailyoffice
- Daily office commentary, John 3:34-36; the extravagant, lavish love of God"God's love is extravagant and lavish; those that receive it "get in on everything." God's love is poured out infinitely and inclusively upon all." #dailyoffice
- Daily office commentary, Mark 9:33-37; keeping the need for structure and organization in proper perspective"Jesus seems to me to be saying: sure, structure and hierarchy can be useful, but how about we spend our time focusing on loving and serving others instead of arguing over who gets to call the shots." #dailyoffice
- Daily office commentary, Romans 14; “both are guests at Christ’s table”is it possible to seek to advance our political and social goals in a way that does not "interfere with the free exchange of love" and remembers that those we disagree with "have their own history to deal with"? What might this look like in practice? #dailyoffice
