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Do You Have To Believe In Miracles?


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It’s Easter Sunday and we’re discussing the concept of Easter and how it relates to the struggles and questions faced by those in progressive faith communities. We explore the role of miracles and The Resurrection story in Christianity, and the tension between belief and skepticism. We really want to highlight the power of storytelling and metaphor as a way to convey deeper truths. We also get into the distinction between history and myth, and the importance of grappling with the complexities of faith traditions. Ultimately, we feel the message of Easter is seen as an invitation to participate in creating a new world of justice and liberation.

 

Takeaways

  • The Easter story raises questions about miracles and the resurrection, and how they are understood in progressive faith communities.
  • Storytelling and metaphor are powerful tools for conveying deeper truths and connecting with our human nature.
  • The distinction between history and myth is a modern concept, and both can contain elements of truth and meaning.
  • Grappling with the complexities of faith traditions is an important part of personal growth and understanding.
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    Chapters:

    (00:55) Struggling with Miracles and the Resurrection

    (04:29) The Truth of Miracles

    (06:07) History vs Myth

    (08:24) The Call to Action

    (11:45) The Resurrection as a Radical Political Message

    (14:51) The Persistence of Christianity

    (19:09) The Mystery of Easter

    (20:06) Living in the New World

    (23:41) Upcoming Class and Community

     

    Resources:

    • Join the waitlist for the workshop From Affirmation to Liberation at queertheology.com/class 
    • Join the  Sanctuary Collective Community
    • Queering Easter past podcast episodes: 
      • Easter 2017
      • Palm Sunday and Holy Week
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        If you want to support the Patreon and help keep the podcast up and running, you can learn more and pledge your support at patreon.com/queertheology.

         

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