#SlateSpeak is a weekly conversation that makes connections between our world and God's plan for our world. Each week's topic is a different theological focus that speaks to our communities in our world. These conversations happen between women and men all over the world and provide a safe space to discuss God and God's work (and our work too!). What follows are some highlights from last night's conversation.
Testing. Testing. *tap, tap* Is this thing on? I hope so, because we plan to do a #micdrop later. #SlateSpeak
— Jared Lee (@JaredJLee89) September 18, 2015
Welcome to our weekly #SlateSpeak chat, a progressive Christian forum - tonight, we’re talking about our world.
— Jared Lee (@JaredJLee89) September 18, 2015
We’ll open this chat with prayers rising like incense (àla #Psalm141). Let us pray: #SlateSpeak
— Jared Lee (@JaredJLee89) September 18, 2015
You have continually worked through the oppressed and the voiceless to challenge power. #SlateSpeak
— Jared Lee (@JaredJLee89) September 18, 2015
Help us see that our new place in the world is not a bad thing, but rather a meeting place for us to encounter your people. #SlateSpeak
— Jared Lee (@JaredJLee89) September 18, 2015
— Tamika Jancewicz (@tj_sings) September 18, 2015
— Jared Lee (@JaredJLee89) September 18, 2015
T1: When you hear Post-Christian world what comes to mind? #SlateSpeak
— Jared Lee (@JaredJLee89) September 18, 2015
T1: I think we're close to post-institutional Christianity, at the very least.
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— Jason Chesnut (@crazypastor) September 18, 2015
T1: TBH, to me it’s a term used specifically by commentators on religiousity. What comes to mind is “will this essay matter?” #SlateSpeak
— John R. Deuel (@kinkkink) September 18, 2015
@JaredJLee89 I suppose Xianity would no longer look commercial and mainstream. #SlateSpeak
— Tamika Jancewicz (@tj_sings) September 18, 2015
I think of marginalized peoples as those who have little means to move outward. Xians are hardly in that position. #SlateSpeak
— Tamika Jancewicz (@tj_sings) September 18, 2015
T2: [We] would do well to see these changes as opportunities to re-embrace our subversive roots… - @KurtWillems Agree/Disagree? #SlateSpeak
— Jared Lee (@JaredJLee89) September 18, 2015
T2: Oooooooh, subversive is one of my favorite words. And Xianity is nothing if not subversive. Reclaim it! #SlateSpeak
— Jason Chesnut (@crazypastor) September 18, 2015
T2: YES! Post-xianity makes me think/hope we can start deconstructing church walls that separate us. #slatespeak
— Christophe Schaefer (@Kristophicus) September 18, 2015
I think the major change is to re-take Christianity from Empire. Once it converted to Rome…ugh.
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— Jason Chesnut (@crazypastor) September 18, 2015
T2a: I think it's more to do with aligning ourselves w/ those actually marginalized, not reimagining ourselves as marginalized. #SlateSpeak
— Tamika Jancewicz (@tj_sings) September 18, 2015
T3 Stop acting like you're better than non-saved/everybody else. That needle is hard to get through w/hubris & arrogance. Ugghh!
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— Hallelujah Anasuya (@AnasuyaIam) September 18, 2015
For me, it’s the difference between witness and presence.
Former proselytizes; latter just “is.” IMO.
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— Jason Chesnut (@crazypastor) September 18, 2015
T3a: What are ways we can be online witnesses or prophets for God ? #SlateSpeak
— Jared Lee (@JaredJLee89) September 18, 2015
T3a: We need to start being smarter about how we respond to the sensational bs being posted everyday. #SlateSpeak
— Tamika Jancewicz (@tj_sings) September 18, 2015
As @tj_sings points out, Xianity might not actually be moving into the real margins of our society
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— Jared Lee (@JaredJLee89) September 18, 2015
So, this brings us to T4: How do we do justice (and can we do justice) from outside the margins? #SlateSpeak
— Jared Lee (@JaredJLee89) September 18, 2015
T4: Speak out against the injustice. Then DO SOMETHING about it. Jesus didn't just look at the sick and say "That's awful" #SlateSpeak
— Tamika Jancewicz (@tj_sings) September 18, 2015
T4: He brought them back into society. That's our job. Heal and bring them back, or bring them in (if there were never there). #SlateSpeak
— Tamika Jancewicz (@tj_sings) September 18, 2015
Final tweets of wisdom, inspiration, or subversive good news? #SlateSpeak
— Jared Lee (@JaredJLee89) September 18, 2015
FT: Can we please stop saying Xians are marginalized. Losing power ≠ persecution ≠ marginalized. #SlateSpeak
— Tamika Jancewicz (@tj_sings) September 18, 2015
Remember: we preach Christ crucified - which is utterly stupid to the Powers That Be.
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— Jason Chesnut (@crazypastor) September 18, 2015
Join the Rebel Alliance.
Take down the Empire.
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— Christophe Schaefer (@Kristophicus) September 18, 2015
Nearing the hour, we conclude with these words from Hildegard of Bingen, whose feast day is today: #SlateSpeak
— Jared Lee (@JaredJLee89) September 18, 2015
“We shall awaken from our dullness and rise vigorously toward justice.” Amen. #SlateSpeak
— Jared Lee (@JaredJLee89) September 18, 2015
Feel free to continue the conversation. God’s peace is with you. #SlateSpeak
— Jared Lee (@JaredJLee89) September 18, 2015
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