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Tributes to Bishop John Shelby Spong

by ProgressiveChristianity.org- on September 15, 2021 | No Reviews or Comments

John Shelby Spong

June 16, 1931 – September 12, 2021

Read some of the tributes that have been written on the death of Bishop John Shelby Spong.

Rev. Mark Sandlin, Co-Executive Director of ProgressiveChristianity.org

Rev. Roger Wolsey, Board of Directors, ProgressiveChristianity.org

Rev. Dr. Matthew Fox, Spiritual theologian and activist for gender justice and eco-justice

Brian McLaren, Author, speaker, activist, and public theologian

James Burklo, Sr Associate Dean of Religious and Spiritual Life at the USC

Rabbi Brian Zachary Mayer, A modern-day rabbi writer and speaker

Rev. Dawn Hutchings, A 21st Century Progressive Christian Pastor

Topics: Evolutionary Christianity, Progressive Christianity 101, Sacred Community, Social & Environmental Ministry, and Spiritual Exploration & Practice. 8 Points: Eight points, Point 1: Teachings of Jesus, Point 2: Pluralism, Point 3: Inclusive Community, Point 4: Act As We Believe, Point 5: Non-Dogmatic Searchers, Point 6: Peace and Justice, Point 7: Integrity of the Earth, and Point 8: Compassion and Selfless Love. Resource Types: Articles and Read.

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