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Anna Bishop @revannabishop.bsky.social · 2d

What if God is not all-powerful? @thomasjayoord.bsky.social proposes that an all-loving God can't exert control. Join @sarumcollege.bsky.social online on 14th Oct to ask whether a God who can't control could create the world, answer prayers, overcome suffering & evil. www.sarum.ac.uk/short-course...

The Uncontrolling Love of God - Sarum College

An overview of implications and constructive answers to the biggest questions we should ask about an uncontrolling love theology.

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Thomas Jay Oord @thomasjayoord.bsky.social · 2d

I had a fantastic time this weekend speaking at St. Luke’s UMC in Omaha. I especially appreciate my host, Pastor Marshall Johnson and his wife Cindy.

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Thomas Jay Oord @thomasjayoord.bsky.social · 6d

I'm working on my pre-Theology Beer Camp lecture. Here's one of my slides. To register for this event, see this link www.theologybeercamp2025.com/pre-events/e...

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Thomas Jay Oord @thomasjayoord.bsky.social · 6d

My latest newsletter explores creation theories, doctoral defenses, podcast episodes, lectures, and more... preview.mailerlite.com/b6j5k6d3v6

Ex Nihilo and Other Creation Theories - Oord

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Thomas Jay Oord @thomasjayoord.bsky.social · 7d

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Ex Nihilo & Other Creation Theories

The pros and cons of various creation theories, with scientific considerations.

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Thomas Jay Oord @thomasjayoord.bsky.social · 13d

This is a summary of my Theology Beer Camp lecture. For the full lecture, see this link... thomasjayoord759927.substack.com/p/creating-a...

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Thomas Jay Oord @thomasjayoord.bsky.social · 13d

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Creating and Saving the World

My Theology Beer Camp Lecture

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Thomas Jay Oord @thomasjayoord.bsky.social · 18d

I like this conference photo made by John Bambach.

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Thomas Jay Oord @thomasjayoord.bsky.social · 24d

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The Proper Role of Mystery in Theology

Your God is too vague.

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Thomas Jay Oord @thomasjayoord.bsky.social · 24d

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Thomas Jay Oord @thomasjayoord.bsky.social · 29d

Thanks!

Thomas Jay Oord @thomasjayoord.bsky.social · 29d

Last week I gave a lecture for the Anderson Forum for Progressive Theology, which is in South Carolina. The forum has been operating for 60+ years and has hosted some major voices. I especially thank Stuart Sprague for making my lecture possible.

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Thomas Jay Oord @thomasjayoord.bsky.social · Sep 3

I had a meaningful evening last night speaking with Tambry Harris on surviving and thriving after abuse. Special thanks to the Myers Park United Methodist Church in Charlotte for hosting our evening lectures.

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Thomas Jay Oord @thomasjayoord.bsky.social · Aug 31

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Thomas Jay Oord @thomasjayoord.bsky.social · Aug 28

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Thomas Jay Oord @thomasjayoord.bsky.social · Aug 27

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Thomas Jay Oord @thomasjayoord.bsky.social · Aug 26

I have more than a dozen lectures lined up for this fall. Most are in person, but one is online. Here's a link with info on where I'm speaking and what I'm talking about. I'd love to connect with you! preview.mailerlite.com/n9j1d6t8u2

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Thomas Jay Oord @thomasjayoord.bsky.social · Aug 18

I really enjoyed this podcast conversation with Joe Cash! We explored Evangelical and Wesleyan theologies in relation to Open and Relational/Process theologies. open.spotify.com/episode/6vqO...

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Thomas Jay Oord @thomasjayoord.bsky.social · Aug 16

I look forward to this session with Grace Ji-Sun Kim!

gracejisunkim.bsky.social @gracejisunkim.bsky.social · Aug 16

Join @thomasjayoord.bsky.social and me at the Homebrewed Christianity Theology Beer Camp.

We are leading a session, "Creating and Saving the World".
#Earthbound

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Thomas Jay Oord @thomasjayoord.bsky.social · Aug 14

Friday morning, I'm going live with Tripp Fuller to talk about systematic theologies. I'll explain why Wayne Grudem's evangelical systematic theology is grossly mistaken and why Paul Tillich's liberal systematic theology is largely unhelpful. Join us at this link: www.youtube.com/live/hh8vYBM...

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Thomas Jay Oord @thomasjayoord.bsky.social · Aug 14

Thanks for your strong essay, Chris Lilley!

Chris Lilley ✠ 🇵🇸🇺🇦 @frostinthepines.bsky.social · Aug 13

I was honored to write an essay in response to @thomasjayoord.bsky.social's reimagining of divine power as love, which he calls “amipotence.” I'm grateful to see it shared here alongside Tom’s thoughtful reply.

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An Apology for Qualified Omnipotence - Center for Open & Relational Theology

An Apology for Qualified Omnipotence By Christopher Lilley Arguments against omnipotence based on the number of necessary qualifications do not support abandoning omnipotence. Introduction In the 1989...

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Thomas Jay Oord @thomasjayoord.bsky.social · Aug 14

I defend a typical description of God in scripture against what many theologians say about God. But I offer an idea new to most scholars and everyday believers: the divine essence-experience binate. open.substack.com/pub/thomasja...

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Thomas Jay Oord @thomasjayoord.bsky.social · Aug 13

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Thomas Jay Oord @thomasjayoord.bsky.social · Aug 13

Many ministers who left their denominations over queer issues have joined the queer-affirming Open Table Network. OTN provides ordination credentialing, crucial in some ministry settings and helps with tax issues. The OTN's first official director is Jonathan Foster. mailchi.mp/0b0a9f6cffd3...

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Thomas Jay Oord @thomasjayoord.bsky.social · Aug 13

I really enjoyed this conversation!

Randal Rauser @randalrauser.bsky.social · Aug 12

Check out my new interview with @thomasjayoord.bsky.social‬ discussing progressive Christianity, fundamentalism, and the love of God above all.

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Fundamentalists, Progressives, and the God of Love: A Conversation with Thomas Jay Oord

YouTube video by Randal Rauser - The Tentative Apologist

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