Running Dirt Roads

Being a long-time runner, I have spent many long hours running dirt roads in rural areas. The beauty of that setting -nature all around you, the isolation and alone time - is a wonderful place to think and connect to God, through interacting with nature and testing the limits of yourself. This blog tries to reflect the introspection of these times, in my thoughts about theology, current events, and ordination and seminary, as a young progressive Methodist clergy-in-training.

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Friday, January 10, 2014

Question #2: For Progressives

What is it about 6 day creationism that bugs you so much? Why does this subject really seem to get under progressives' skin so badly?

Question #1: For Literalists

I'm going to start a regular feature, asking questions of you, my readers. Some may be addressed to a certain denomination or group, but anyone is free to answer below, in comments. These aren't rhetorical. They are questions I want answers to and discussion about. We all will grow in our faith through the responses, even if we disagree. I may even base future blog posts off the answers and discussion I get.

Again, please keep it respectful and on topic.

So, here is today's question:

Why is biblical literalism important?