If I live this life, free from condemnation, what would it mean for others to experience “no condemnation” from me?
Category: Theology
It’s All Fun and Games Until…
The apostle Paul, in Romans 7, describes a condition of spiritual angst that is very familiar to most religious people. “For I do not understand my own actions. For I do not do what I want, but I do the very thing I hate.” Later, in the same chapter, Paul summarizes his battle with sin;… Continue reading It’s All Fun and Games Until…
Confession of a Racist: Mens Rea, Blameworthiness, and Racism
As a white male, it sometimes feels like the conversation about race and racism has been rejuvenated in an era of social media, #blacklivesmatter, Donald Trump, neo-white nationalist pride, news about politicians dressing in black-face when they were in school, etc. Many of my friends and neighbors, however, are likely to find that belief infuriating;… Continue reading Confession of a Racist: Mens Rea, Blameworthiness, and Racism
J. Scott Self, Ph.D. 