Well usually that is the catch cry for the Spong's of this world about Christianity, but i thought i would borrow it to catch your attention for this excellent presentation. Another one of the RSA's brilliant and thought provoking animate videos. Let me know what you think. In particular, what effect might these ideas have on theological education for ministry, if we took them seriously? And from my recent experience at Carey as student and faculty, i think we need to more and more.
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