I’ve been privileged to host two different blog series on Pomomusings before, the first on the Kingdom of God and the second on pluralism. It’s been over a year and a half, and I’m getting antsy for some good collaborative theological discussions on the site. There are some usual suspects that I’ll probably be asking to write, but I’m always looking for new voices to be guest bloggers, and I have some new folks I’m planning to ask as well.
But first we need…a topic. So we’ve covered eschatology and pluralism/interfaith stuff. I think we’ll stay away from sexuality for the time being, considering there are already some great memes out there covering that topic (for those Presbyterians who are interested).
So what do you think would be interesting to hear from a host of folks about? Is there a pressing theme or topic out there that you think we would all benefit from hearing others write about? Share your thoughts in the comments and we’ll start getting things in the works for a new blog series in the spring.
You can always talk about hell. I don’t mean that in a trite way. Among the blogs I keep in contact with, there is a definate struggle with the evangelical theology of hell, coupled with an increasing honesty on the prevalence of doubt in our faith culture, and the new challenges the church is facing with those who are outside “biblical” Christianity. Not to mention virtually every Christian is coping with the fact that 3 of 4 of us leave the faith by the time we’re done with college. Seems it might be a relevant topic. Best of luck!
Hell is good. A dialogue between Nonviolent vs Just War proponents would be of interest. Denominationalism, or some kind of future of ecumenism conversation would be swell.
I’d be happy to participate, and would be happy to help round up other bloggers if you want other voices too.
what should be the role of the presbytery?
just posted on this, which might prompt some thoughts in response.
Rest and/or spiritual disciplines/soul care, especially over and against current cultural norms of constant connectivity.
How about the christian response to global environmental and energy issues. Stewards of the earth to preserve it or exploit it. Ethically sourced food, genetically modified foods, energy conservation recycling etc. as Christian disciplines…Are we here to help make the earth work for all of creation or just to use it up waiting for our trip to the next life (soon if you are an early rapturist..)
I’m interested in your readers’ work, experience and theology relating to climate change/global warming, stewardship/ecojustice, etc. I like Bob’s idea! Its what I’m working with now at California Interfaith Power & Light and I’d be interested in the responses and ideas of your readers and commenters…
Poverty-economic divide. How do we move forward post-Great Recession.
New to the site but thought I should chime in here. I would love to read/write on scripture—inspiration, inerrancy, open or closed cannon, the role on the noncanonical, etc.
And though a newbie to this site and the blogging scene, I would love to write some time. Just started the blog 4 months ago.
Topic suggestions for consideration:
priesthood of all believers – how does it speak to the future of the faith?
changing role of clergy, elders, deacons – outdated, outmoded, needing redefinition?
mission, peace and justice – who, what, when, where, how, why?
what is the church now and what will it be in the foreseeable future?
reformed theology and contextualization – possible or impossible?
can the church change or do we just need new people?
Just a thought or two…
Evangelism. I attended a theology pub on that topic last month. It was pretty awesome. The leader wasn’t half bad either.
I personally lost my faith a very long time ago. It’s a long and, as you can appreciate, personal story as to why. However, I have a new relationship with someone who attends church here, one that is very different to the ‘Church if England’ way I was brought up as a child. A week last Sunday, while visiting with her, I attended her church as she runs one of the Sunday school classes and I wanted to support her faith by meeting those with whom she has talked about me in some great depth.
It was during their service that I found myself crying more than I remember doing for some time. I was identifying with stories being told, remembering the pains of my past, ones loved and lost. I was starting to question myself, had I really lost my faith?
It would be interesting to hear others discuss what faith is to them or in general. It most certainly be personally interesting to hear from those who had lost their faith, only to find it again. To hear how/why they found it, or found out it was only hiding while they put other parts of their lives in order. I am reasonably certain it would hold more interest in general, especially to others who find themselves in the stasis of faith in which I find myself.
How about a series focused on the theme “sacraments” or sacred moments of grace? Some could write about the normal sacraments- Eucharist, baptism, etc. and some could focus on every day sacraments/non-traditional moments of grace.
Christianity and Culture is a good one… IE – should Christians watch (or make) R-rated movies? To what degree should we let our lives be shaped by popular culture? How do we avoid this, or rebel against it? That’s sort of the question that drives me on my blog. Maybe we could do a little back and forth.
I’m getting lots of questions on setting boundaries in digital ministry practice. Seems like a great topic to cover in such a rich digitheological space!