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    Open and Relational Theology: An Introduction to Life-Changing Ideas
    Open and Relational Theology: An Introduction to Life-Changing Ideas
    Open and Relational Theology: An Introduction to Life-Changing Ideas
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    Open and Relational Theology: An Introduction to Life-Changing Ideas

    Written by Thomas Jay Oord

    Narrated by Thomas Jay Oord

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    Most theologies suck.

      They're too technical or they describe a God nobody understands. Sometimes the God portrayed sounds like a controlling boyfriend or absentee parent. Rather than woo or persuade, most theology books clobber readers into submission.

    This book is different.

      Thomas Jay Oord presents a theology that makes sense. It fits the way we live our lives and matches our deepest intuitions. To the surprise of some, it harmonizes with sacred scripture... at least the good parts. And it promotes a genuinely loving God.

    Open and relational theology is controversial.

      Oord and others have lost their jobs because they embrace it. Others have been booted from religious communities or shunned by families and friends. It's that radical! Using understandable language and illustrations from everyday life, Oord explains the core ideas of open and relational theology. He reveals why this way of thinking is life-changing – for good – for so many.

    This theology doesn't suck.

      People around the world are turning to open and relational theology. It answers our biggest questions about good and evil, purpose and freedom, love and science.


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    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSacraSage Press
    Release dateJun 30, 2021
    ISBN9781669686835
    Author

    Thomas Jay Oord

    Thomas Jay Oord, Ph.D., is a theologian, philosopher, and scholar of multi-disciplinary studies. Oord directs the Center for Open and Relational Theology and the Open and Relational Theology doctoral program at Northwind Theological Seminary. He is an award-winning author and has written or edited over thirty books. A gifted speaker, Oord lectures at universities, conferences, churches, and institutions. Website: thomasjayoord.com

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