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Episode 2: Richard Rohr - A Contemplative Look at The Bible

The Bible For Normal People

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Children, Isn't That a Good Idea?

i like to use the word surprise. How do i in scripture? I think you do. The bible is full of surprises, and that's a really hard thing for some people to accept. People who think religion is about maintaining the first box don't like the language of surprise. And when you've been taught that it's all about certitude and order, then there's really no room for surprises. That's what has to be undone. You let god be free. You letgod out of his box of order. Every time god forgives you, god is breaking his own rules - he would prefer a relationship with you to being right. We are moving towards the end of our

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