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Marriage, et al

September 30, 2013 by Eric Bodenstab in Reflection

As I finish this series on marriage, I want to look at how it relates to other sacramental practices, but to do this, I'm going to use a metaphor. One metaphor that makes sense of the relationship between marriage and the other sacraments is the metaphor to the relationship between Jesus and the church--his bride.

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September 30, 2013 /Eric Bodenstab
, Marriage, Sexuality
Reflection
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Poly-Marriage

August 18, 2013 by Eric Bodenstab in Reflection

I've put off substantial biblical discussion thus far, limiting my biblical references to was of raising up issues around marriage not typically associated with a faith approach. Hopefully I've made some room for sociological and eschatological reflection in this theological thought exercise, but you'll have to tell me.

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August 18, 2013 /Eric Bodenstab
Marriage, Sexuality
Reflection
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Non-Marriage

July 16, 2013 by Eric Bodenstab in Reflection

No hate yet, so its time to start at the end and work from there. This approach will probably be less helpful than with other topics, but moving quickly to an eschatological vision in theological reflection is a helpful approach.

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July 16, 2013 /Eric Bodenstab
Marriage, Sexuality, Patrick R. Keifert, Promising Tradition
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Universal Marriage

July 12, 2013 by Eric Bodenstab in Reflection

Its probably time for me to open up to the hating. I'm going to reflect on marriage. Regardless of your opinion, you probably won't like what I write unless we've already had conversations about marriage. I do not mean to offend you.

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July 12, 2013 /Eric Bodenstab
Marriage, Sexuality, Worship, Sacraments, Augsburg Confession
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