billiefan2000
July 12th, 2008, 11:02 AM
I BTW know the folks who run the Foundry Cafe (I am saddened by them having this)
I BTW will not be attending this
and as if Stan Johnson being here in Omaha on Monday wasnt bad enough, these guys will also be here tonight
we BTW cant get Mark Hitchcock or any pre-trib preophecy preacher or speaker to speak in Omaha and yet we get these guys and Richard Foster :tsk
BTW, I doubt Brannon Howse or Bob Cornuke or D.A. Carson who is coming to Omaha in October 2008 will get any press in the OWH like these guys are getting
the OWH is somewhat biased in favor of "christian leaders" like these 3 and Richard Foster and Matthew Fox
:tsk :tsk to Omaha World Herald
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http://omaha.com/index.php?u_page=2620&u_sid=10379227
1900s-style show explores new take on Christianity
BY WES TAYLOR
WORLD-HERALD STAFF WRITER
The Church Basement Roadshow, a 21st century revival tour, will stop tonight at the Foundry, 6051 Maple St., in Benson.
The show, hosted by authors Tony Jones Doug Pagitt and Mark Scandrette involves music, humor and religious discussion, all in the form of an early 1900s gospel revival complete with miracle healing oil
"It's a fun take on the history and ideas of the faith, with laughs and songs, but also a definitive message," Jones said.
Jones, Pagitt and Scandrette are writers and national leaders in the emergent movement within Christianity,
a take on the faith that they say centers on refocusing Christian teachings away from statements and dogma and toward hope.
The Roadshow was conceived as an alternative to the classic book tour, meant to get the authors and audience away from the bookstore signing table and involved actively with the ideas of the books.
"We wanted to address Christianity in its current form, the struggle for the heart of Protestantism going on now," said Jones.
"This is about moving away from a Christianity of ideas and back to Jesus."
Jones said these beliefs are often counter to the American idea of Christians as a group, especially in light of the evangelical movement's participation in politics and lawmaking.
"There's a much broader set of issues to discuss than just Roe v. Wade and gay marriage," Jones said, adding that emergent Christian thought hopes to instead address global issues such as AIDS in Africa, fighting the spread of malaria and lack of access to clean water in impoverished nations.
Jones said that many Christian groups are not happy with the emergent movement's intent to refocus Christian thought.
"It's not like reformation goes down easy with the established power."
But, he said, "a lot of Christians are energized, even radicalized, by the current situation.
Change, and asking questions, is necessary sometimes."
Omaha is one of 32 cities on the tour schedule this summer for the show featuring Jones, Pagitt and Scandrette in character as "Professor Hawthorne, Brother Duke and Preacher Withee."
The evening begins at 7 with local songwriter Brad Hoshaw performing, followed by the Roadshow at 7:30. Donations will be accepted.
more... http://omaha.com/index.php?u_page=2620&u_sid=10379227
I BTW will not be attending this
and as if Stan Johnson being here in Omaha on Monday wasnt bad enough, these guys will also be here tonight
we BTW cant get Mark Hitchcock or any pre-trib preophecy preacher or speaker to speak in Omaha and yet we get these guys and Richard Foster :tsk
BTW, I doubt Brannon Howse or Bob Cornuke or D.A. Carson who is coming to Omaha in October 2008 will get any press in the OWH like these guys are getting
the OWH is somewhat biased in favor of "christian leaders" like these 3 and Richard Foster and Matthew Fox
:tsk :tsk to Omaha World Herald
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http://omaha.com/index.php?u_page=2620&u_sid=10379227
1900s-style show explores new take on Christianity
BY WES TAYLOR
WORLD-HERALD STAFF WRITER
The Church Basement Roadshow, a 21st century revival tour, will stop tonight at the Foundry, 6051 Maple St., in Benson.
The show, hosted by authors Tony Jones Doug Pagitt and Mark Scandrette involves music, humor and religious discussion, all in the form of an early 1900s gospel revival complete with miracle healing oil
"It's a fun take on the history and ideas of the faith, with laughs and songs, but also a definitive message," Jones said.
Jones, Pagitt and Scandrette are writers and national leaders in the emergent movement within Christianity,
a take on the faith that they say centers on refocusing Christian teachings away from statements and dogma and toward hope.
The Roadshow was conceived as an alternative to the classic book tour, meant to get the authors and audience away from the bookstore signing table and involved actively with the ideas of the books.
"We wanted to address Christianity in its current form, the struggle for the heart of Protestantism going on now," said Jones.
"This is about moving away from a Christianity of ideas and back to Jesus."
Jones said these beliefs are often counter to the American idea of Christians as a group, especially in light of the evangelical movement's participation in politics and lawmaking.
"There's a much broader set of issues to discuss than just Roe v. Wade and gay marriage," Jones said, adding that emergent Christian thought hopes to instead address global issues such as AIDS in Africa, fighting the spread of malaria and lack of access to clean water in impoverished nations.
Jones said that many Christian groups are not happy with the emergent movement's intent to refocus Christian thought.
"It's not like reformation goes down easy with the established power."
But, he said, "a lot of Christians are energized, even radicalized, by the current situation.
Change, and asking questions, is necessary sometimes."
Omaha is one of 32 cities on the tour schedule this summer for the show featuring Jones, Pagitt and Scandrette in character as "Professor Hawthorne, Brother Duke and Preacher Withee."
The evening begins at 7 with local songwriter Brad Hoshaw performing, followed by the Roadshow at 7:30. Donations will be accepted.
more... http://omaha.com/index.php?u_page=2620&u_sid=10379227