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Thomas Bridges

Invisible Children: A Political Theology for Emerging Humanitarians

Invisible Children: A Political Theology for Emerging Humanitarians

Thomas Bridges
December 13, 2012 / Justice Outside the City, Uncategorized

[Editor’s note: the following is a guest post written by Scott Schomburg, who is an M.Div …

Why is the church important? (A note on the eschatological roots of Christianity)

Why is the church important? (A note on the eschatological roots of Christianity)

Thomas Bridges
September 14, 2012 / Justice Outside the City

A friend of mine who serves in a ministerial position prompted me with the question, …

We are back!

Thomas Bridges
September 14, 2012 / Justice Outside the City, Uncategorized

We apologize for the hiatus from this blog, but things are changing! Due to personal …

Is The State More than the Power of the Sword? (In Conversation with Yoder)

Is The State More than the Power of the Sword? (In Conversation with Yoder)

Thomas Bridges
November 9, 2011 / Justice Outside the City

As is well known, a reading of the New Testament in the Radical Reformation tradition …

Focus on the Family Theology turns into Drug Cartel Political Theology

Focus on the Family Theology turns into Drug Cartel Political Theology

Thomas Bridges
October 14, 2011 / Justice Outside the City, Uncategorized

A friend of mine brought to my attention an amazing example of “political theology” on …

Between Old Athens and New Jerusalem—and Outside of Both

Between Old Athens and New Jerusalem—and Outside of Both

Thomas Bridges
March 10, 2011 / Justice Outside the City

Justice outside the city. This title is meant to evoke several things, including irony, for …