Kester Brewin

Category: Emerging Church

  • Three-view Tele | Now That’s Community

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    No doubt about it, Sharp are clever people. They’ve developed an LCD screen that shows 3 different images, depending on your viewpoint. As Far East Gizmos put it, “these displays have allowed Sharp to once again create new demand and contribute to the creation of new lifestyles.” Call me a grouch, but is part of…

  • Emerging Church Critique | David Byrne & Jesus Camp

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    Great to see a fabulous line up for critiquing the Emerging movement. Eight. White. Men. “I hope that the movement or conversation in its present form will increasingly divide between those who deeply and intelligently desire to be faithful to Scripture while learning to communicate the gospel to a younger generation, and those who, whether…

  • Would The Real Islam Please… Sit Down?

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    “You say I’m violent once more, and I swear I’ll smack your head in” The furore over the Pope’s ill-chosen comments created an interesting debate on the radio this morning. It seems that his apology has not been enough for many Muslims, who have reacted to his perceived accusation of Islam being a violent religion…

  • Shortcuts | Dirt | Journeys

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    I watched a student at school take a shortcut today. And then watched as they were followed by countless others, taking a few quick steps on a worn brambly path, while a few others took the concrete slab route round and about. I’m guessing that eventually the school will give in to the inevitable, and…

  • Greenbelt | Dirty Theology | Judas v Jesus: Two Tricksters

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    Just back from Greenbelt, which, like Ben and Jonny, I think was one of the best ever. Personal highlights were the series of talks by Christopher Booker on the spiritual / psychological background to stories [available here and here], and Michael Franti’s gig closing the festival – not to mention hanging out with Greg and…

  • Off to Greenbelt | Heretic’s Guide to Eternity

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    I’m off towards Greenbelt tomorrow, via a stop with some friends in Devon, so probably won’t be blogging. Before I go, I promised to post a review of Spencer Burke and Barry Taylor’s book ‘A Heretic’s Guide to Eternity‘. First, an apparent paradox in the book, which I think helps unlock its position quite well.…