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Craig L. Adams

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Craig L. Adams looks at theology as an "interim report," something to be approached with a sense that new information will change it, and that humility should be theology's utmost tool. more

Apr 1, 2015 4:41 PM Craig L. Adams

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Craig L. Adams looks at theology as an "interim report," something to be approached with a sense that new information will change it, and that humility should be theology's utmost tool. more

Apr 1, 2015 4:41 PM Craig L. Adams

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Craig L. Adams finds John Wesley quotes from a fellow blogger underscore his idea that Christians being perfected in love is an ecumenical doctrine. more

Mar 5, 2015 5:33 PM Craig L. Adams

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Knowledge of God brings responsibility to fashion a society of love and justice, and a church that fails to do so will rightly fall, says Craig L. Adams in his reflections on the prophetic Book of Amos. more

Feb 26, 2015 3:00 PM Craig L. Adams

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Craig L. Adams outlines how conservative Christians view marriage and why they tend to oppose same-sex marriage despite its increasing acceptance across the United States. more

Feb 26, 2015 2:56 PM Advocating Justice 4 Comments

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Far from being a concept unique to Methodism, Craig L. Adams traces the elements of John Wesley's idea of "going on to perfection" in other Christian thought. more

Jan 21, 2015 12:05 PM Craig L. Adams

Cross and Book

Craig L. Adams asks: What if authentic Christian faith isn't about the things we believe (and fight about), but the way we live in our relationships with one another and with God? more

Nov 13, 2014 5:37 PM Craig L. Adams

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Even before the recent UMC panel discussion on same-gender sexuality, Christians have had a lot of respectful attitudes and behaviors upon which they could agree, even if they disagree on the topic, writes Craig L. Adams. more

Nov 3, 2014 5:44 PM Advocating Justice

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The phrase "taking the Bible literally" rubs Craig L. Adams the wrong way, because he thinks that it's being used inaccurately as a put-down to describe a legitimate way of interpreting scripture. more

Feb 5, 2014 11:37 AM Craig L. Adams

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The United Methodist Church may have chewed him up, but the Rev. Craig L. Adams finds that Christ's Resurrection power doesn't need the church to be effective. more

Apr 1, 2013 5:18 PM Craig L. Adams

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Craig L. Adams examines his use of social media, which some Christians say they're giving up as part of their Lenten observances. more

Feb 20, 2013 8:13 PM Craig L. Adams

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The Rev. Craig L. Adams responds to Claremont professor "Jack" Jackson on why dividing The United Methodist Church is a bad idea. more

Nov 13, 2012 4:01 PM Perspectives 3 Comments

UMC Retains Anti-Gay Stances

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The Rev. Craig L. Adams makes a straightforward case for why he thinks the traditional Christian stance against homosexuality is correct -- if only conservative Christians would stop telling lies and bashing LGBT people and those who support them. more

Sep 19, 2012 4:04 PM Craig L. Adams 9 Comments

Rev. Craig L. Adams refutes the idea that "outside, secular forces" are pressuring The United Methodist Church to change its stances regarding homosexuality. more

Mar 28, 2012 5:15 PM Craig L. Adams 8 Comments