About Energion: Creative Thinking about Christian Theology
Integrating Christian Thinking with the World of Ideas
...by Henry Neufeld
I started to use the word "Energion" as the name of a fantasy role-playing game world more than 20 years ago. When I wanted to set up a domain on which to maintain a site for information and opinion on religion and various related issues, I thought the name was appropriate. To me, it has always meant the energy for creative thinking and imagining. With my greater involvement in Christian theology, I started to use it for my publications. What I believe is needed in Christian society today is following the Spirit, the Spirit of Truth, and that, I believe, means creative thinking as Christians.
We need to be creative about how we understand the world, how we integrate Biblical ideas with daily life, and how we make our experience and theology work together so we can grow as disciples of Jesus Christ.
Energion.com is a place to stimulate your thinking and start your research. I hope this will be a place where new approaches, unorthodox thinking and creative ideas will be born. I also hope it will provide the opportunity to test those ideas and let them grow with integrity. Creativity without testing and community simply becomes chaos. But the organized church too often becomes a straigtjacket, killing creative thinking before it can have a real chance to prove its worth.
Energion.com is owned by Henry Neufeld, president of Pacesetters Bible School, Inc. and owner of Energion Publications and Neufeld Computer Services in Pensacola, Florida. The majority of the essays, reviews and links here are mine. Many book reviews are also provided by my wife Jody. Don't expect us to say the same thing. We enjoy our diversity. We hope we'll challenge you to "think outside the box."
Energion.com is supported by advertising from Energion Publications, Neufeld Computer Services and by sales of items locally on this site as well as receipts from books sales through Amazon.com. If you enjoy this site, please go to Amazon.com from here when you purchase books. You will help keep this site active. You can find links everywhere to purchase on Amazon. We thank you in advance for your interest and support.
What I mean by Moderate Christian Theology
By "moderate Christian theology" I mean the doctrinal views of those who are moderate, relaxed, and open in how they deal with the world, but who take the Christian religion and Christian spirituality seriously. They will have an interest in the Bible, and in Biblical studies, but will also be interested in interfaith dialog and will not pressure their neighbors. Their primary form of witness is by their life, but they do not hide the fact that they are Christians. They let their light shine through deeds first, then words, and even through signs. |
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What is available on Energion.com?
We pursue new thinking and creative ideas through essays, research resources and book reviews. In addition, Energion.com is the home page of Energion Publications, which publishes the Participatory Study Series of Christian tracts and books on Biblical studies, theology and religion. We would like to become your home page for the study and understanding of Christian religion.
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