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Tag: tradition

The ‘Hindu’ Identity by Prashant Parikh

The ‘Hindu’ Identity by Prashant Parikh

Posted on February 26, 2013May 13, 2015 by State of Formation
Hariḥ Ōm and Namaste (customary greeting of Hindus). This being my first post on ‘State of Formation’, I would like to express my  great pleasure in being amid this crowd of intellectu... Read More
A Baptist Prays The Hail Mary

A Baptist Prays The Hail Mary

Posted on November 4, 2012November 3, 2012 by Madison McClendon
I am a Baptist, through and through. I feel it closely in my identity, and know the stories well. I can recite to you Walter Shurden’s work on historical Baptist distinctives. I love the story o... Read More
Mary-Jesus Theology Part 2

Mary-Jesus Theology Part 2

Posted on December 29, 2010December 29, 2010 by Garfield Swaby
As mentioned in Part 1, wherever the story of the birth of Jesus appears in scripture, Jesus is always upon Mary's bosom, effortlessly delivered and resting on her bosom, or speaking from within her w... Read More
A Response to Ricky Gervais’ “Why I’m an Atheist”

A Response to Ricky Gervais’ “Why I’m an Atheist”

Posted on December 22, 2010 by Adam Hollowell
This week British comedian Ricky Gervais asked a number of famous friends, including Conan O’Brien, to publicize “A Holiday Message from Ricky Gervais: Why I’m an Atheist.” Written as a post f... Read More
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