Category Archives: Diversity

“Boil it All Down” and You may be Disappointed

Posted on July 19, 2017 by Ron Goetz

Thinking and judging are connected, but it is not a strictly causal relationship. There are some very bright people for whom judging a situation or a person is the go-to response. On the other hand, there are some equally bright people for whom … Continue reading →

Posted in Arrogance, Diversity, Humility, Personality | 1 Comment

Weary of Shallow, Sloppy Interpretations?

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Ron Goetz

I received a reply from Alex Haiken, with whom I’ve been having a lively exchange for the last several weeks. I want to excerpt one paragraph from one of the last things he wrote me. As you yourself have here admitted … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Diversity, Dobson Rhetoric, Methodist, Romans | Tagged , | 4 Comments

Brotherly Friction–Organizational Crucifixion

Posted on March 26, 2014 by Ron Goetz

My brother Noel recently expressed his concern for me. Tread lightly if befriending those who will agree with you, based only on their need to be comforted and befriended, versus a true hunger for the truth of the gospel. This … Continue reading →

Posted in Church, Devotional, Diversity, Family, Liberal Devotion, Life and Testimony | 2 Comments

The Author of a Major N.T. Epistle was a Woman

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Ron Goetz

Priscilla wrote the N.T. Epistle to the Hebrews It will probably surprise some of you to learn that many Bible scholars believe that a New Testament woman named Priscilla wrote the book of Hebrews.  No, this is not a news flash.  The argument for Priscilla’s authorship … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Diversity, Religion, Theology | Tagged , , , | 25 Comments

“The Bible is Misogynist from Cover to Cover.” Well, not quite.

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Ron Goetz

A new blog, A Flock of Crows, was recently a WordPress “Featured Blog” with a post titled, Mind the Gap: I’m Gay and Christian.  The blogger is a sixteen year old lesbian who is in the closet, and an excellent … Continue reading →

Posted in Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Diversity | Tagged , , , , , | 11 Comments

Rigid Church People Who Drive You Nuts: SJs and Sixes

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Ron Goetz

When I was a young person, I sat under Pastor Conrad, a fundamentalist preacher in the GARB (General Association of Regular Baptists). I remember thinking to myself, “We’re both Christians, we both speak English, but sometimes it seems like we’re from different … Continue reading →

Posted in Christendom, Diversity | Tagged , , , , , | 3 Comments

Four Days among Southern Baptists: A Lesson in Diversity

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Ron Goetz

Thursday I’ve spent the last few days on a Southern Baptist site, interacting with a pastor named Chris who was asking for advice about how to pursue his campaign to pass “marriage protection” legislation yet be viewed as compassionate, and not a bigot.  … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional, Diversity, Southern Baptist | 20 Comments

Diversity and Conflict, Spiritual Gifts, and Homosexuality

Posted on August 7, 2011 by Ron Goetz

I have puzzled over conflict in the Body of Christ since I was in high school.  Love is supposed to guide and rule us, yet when I encounter hostile rhetoric I am sometimes tempted to jump in and “do battle.” For the last several … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Diversity, Homosexuality, Homosexuality and the Bible, Pastoral Ministry, Theology | Tagged , , , , , | 5 Comments