John Shelby Spong
Former Bishop, Episcopal Diocese of Newark

John Shelby Spong

His best-selling books include "Rescuing the Bible from Fundamentalism," "A New Christianity for a New World," "Why Christianity Must Change or Die," and "Eternal Life."

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Criticism and judgment

Yes, of course. You can also be a Christian and be critical of the Church and the way the Church has used the Bible over the centuries to reinforce its killing prejudices.

Yes, of course. You can also be a Christian and be critical of the Church and the way the Church has used the Bible over the centuries to reinforce its killing prejudices.

You can also be a patriot and criticize your own government.

The State and the Church, human life and all human institutions must stand under the judgment of the God of Life, Love and Being.

So do the religious voices that pronounce God’s judgment.

By John Shelby Spong  |  February 23, 2007; 2:19 PM ET Save & Share:  Send E-mail   Facebook   Twitter   Digg   Yahoo Buzz   Del.icio.us   StumbleUpon   Technorati  
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Posted by: Brytney | May 27, 2007 7:17 AM
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Again you confuse pronouncing Gods judgement with calling sin, sin! Do you condemn the Catholic priests that molested post pubescent boys, or is that just a lifestyle? Be careful on judging! Just because you wouldn't do it doesn't mean its wrong for them if the boy was willing.... or is it? Wow what a judgement to make when you decide right from wrong. You and I may believe one way, but the man/boy love association believes another. Who are we to decide?

Posted by: Bill L | February 26, 2007 7:40 PM
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BISHOP- again- who can even begin to disagree with you?

Posted by: victoria | February 26, 2007 4:33 PM
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