(Ir)religiosity

I simply cannot overstate how important and influential both Peter Rollins’ books (here and here) have been in terms of my thought and theology.

That being said, I’ve had this post (I love the subtitle by the way, “The good news of forsaking heaven and embracing worldliness”) from his blog sitting in my Google Reader starred items for a while now.  I finally got around to reading it today.

While I wholeheartedly sympathize and agree with the political and “green” interpretations of the film, I think Rollins’ interpretation deserves attention. Here are a few quotes. Read the rest of this entry »

Pete Rollins has at least two more books slated to be published! They will be the second half of a two part “theological triptych calling for a radical change in the way we approach faith.”  I’m excited.  The first Rollins book I read was The Fidelity of Betrayal which I finished a week or so ago.  Now I’m plowing through How (Not) to Speak of God. Both are excellent; both are pushing me to (re)think G-d and a/theism.