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Re: Brian McLaren, A New Kind of Ancient

AndreaU — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 18:29:49 -0000

Thank you for printing this, I have read much about his books but never an entire book. I fully agree that social justice and spiritual practices merge in such a unique way that allows God to weave and work through the other. And he is right, "everything must change....beginning with me."

Re: Brian McLaren, A New Kind of Ancient

hewhocutsdown — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 20:16:11 -0000

I have to say, I preferred this interview to all of his books, and am greatly encouraged by it. Peace to you, Brian and to you, Michael.

Re: Brian McLaren, A New Kind of Ancient

BDRhodes — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:26:03 -0000

Thanks for this, Brian and Michael! :)

Your closing point, Brian, is solid gold. I hope many of your "he only questions, but never answers" critics stumble upon your words here.

To continue that topic: I am reminded of the progression of function for the prophet as described in Walter Brueggemann's "The Prophetic Imagination". Gadflies and prophets are tasked first with exposing and lamenting and decrying the failures and shortfalls of the people of God, then with comfort and proclaim God's fresh way forward. I am elated to see the new monasticism and emergent church, and all other kingdom conspirators out there, humbly begin charting out that way forward under God's guidance.

Re: Brian McLaren, A New Kind of Ancient

Startlogic Review — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:38:46 -0000

Hey. I didn't know much about him. Thanks for the post.