MARCUS BORG: “Biblical literalism has become a major intellectual stumbling block for millions of people . . . .”

The following article, from the Miami Herald is about New Age sympathizer and meditation promoting Marcus Borg. While Borg makes no apology, or secret, about his non-biblical views, his books are sold in Christian bookstores, and he is admired and promoted by popular Christians such as Brennan Manning (in Ragamuffin Gospel) and Brian McLaren. Online Christian bookstores like Lifeway Stores (Southern Baptist) and ChristianBook.com carry his books. And now the news article:

“A Radical Spin on the Life of Christ”
BY ALEXANDRA ALTER (Miami Herald)

“Marcus Borg, a professor of religion and culture at Oregon State University and renowned Jesus scholar, advocates a radical reinterpretation of the Christian faith — one that rejects traditional views of Christ’s virgin birth and resurrection.

“Revising the popular understanding of these key Christian tenets is essential to the future of the church, says Borg, who will speak about moving beyond Biblical literalism during a three-day lecture series at Coral Gables Congregational Church next Friday-Sunday. Read more…

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