Theology in the Raw
Theology in the Raw

Theology in the Raw

Preston Sprinkle

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On Theology in the Raw, Preston takes a fresh look at what the Bible really says, as he challenges opinions and traditions--yes, even his own. Homosexuality, sex, porn, drinking, immigration, racial tensions, violence, ISIS, Trump, guns, patriotism, you name it. If it's of interest, you can expect Preston to address it. Think of it as theology for the rest of us. If you have any questions you'd like him to address on the show, email them to [email protected]. Hate mail and tirades will be discarded or mocked.

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S2 Ep1153:  The Truth of Fiction and the Limits of My World: Dr. Greg Coles
FEB 15, 2024
S2 Ep1153: The Truth of Fiction and the Limits of My World: Dr. Greg Coles
<div>Gregory Coles is the author of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Single-Gay-Christian-Personal-Identity/dp/0830845127/ref=pd_bxgy_img_d_sccl_1/141-5690195-3335950?pd_rd_w=RW1vQ&amp;content-id=amzn1.sym.839d7715-b862-4989-8f65-c6f9502d15f9&amp;pf_rd_p=839d7715-b862-4989-8f65-c6f9502d15f9&amp;pf_rd_r=5X7JXVXQHSX398BW31FA&amp;pd_rd_wg=N4iFi&amp;pd_rd_r=3e33a5dc-dd6e-4554-b5bc-f8585a434d5d&amp;pd_rd_i=0830845127&amp;psc=1"><em>Single, Gay, Christian</em></a>, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/No-Longer-Strangers-Belonging-Alienation/dp/0830847901/ref=pd_lpo_sccl_1/141-5690195-3335950?pd_rd_w=8VoT0&amp;content-id=amzn1.sym.1ad2066f-97d2-4731-9356-36b3edf1ae04&amp;pf_rd_p=1ad2066f-97d2-4731-9356-36b3edf1ae04&amp;pf_rd_r=YFR7EGJFVKEKP9R9XTYY&amp;pd_rd_wg=46UQ6&amp;pd_rd_r=3d33bfd8-b427-4e2c-9f09-c438bdf4b2ca&amp;pd_rd_i=0830847901&amp;psc=1"><em>No Longer Strangers</em></a>, and the recently released dystopian-ish novel, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Limits-My-World-novel/dp/1939953200"><em>The Limits of My World</em></a>. He holds a PhD in English from Penn State and lives in Boise, Idaho, where he works as a writer and speaker. Greg is a Senior Research Fellow at The Center for Faith, Sexuality &amp; Gender. <br> <br> In this podcast conversation, we talk about his book <em>The Limits of My World</em>, which includes themes around the philosophy of language, anthropology, gender, and the nature of reality. This leads to a broader conversation around fiction vs. nonfiction literature (including the Bible), the role of genre for determining meaning, and the possibility that fiction helps us see the truth more than non-fiction. <br> <br> Support Theology in the Raw through Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/theologyintheraw">https://www.patreon.com/theologyintheraw</a> </div>
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58 MIN
S2 Ep1152: Terrorism, ISIS, and Understanding the Israel-Hamas War: Dr. Austin Knuppe
FEB 12, 2024
S2 Ep1152: Terrorism, ISIS, and Understanding the Israel-Hamas War: Dr. Austin Knuppe
<div>Dr. Austin Knuppe has a Ph.D. in political science from The Ohio State University and currently serves asan assistant professor of political science at Utah State University. Prior to Utah State, he was a postdoctoral fellow at the Dickey Center for International Understanding at Dartmouth College. His research interests include civilian survival during wartime, Middle East politics, and the role of religion in international politics. His first book, Surviving the Islamic State: Contention, Cooperation, and Neutrality in Wartime Iraq explores how ordinary Iraqis survived Islamic State control of their communities between 2014 and 2018. <br> <br> In this conversation, we begin talking about understanding terrorism and politics in the Middle-East, the rise of ISIS in particular, U.S. intervention in Middle-Eastern affairs, and then we spend the bulk of our time understanding the history and current events surrounding the Israel-Palestine conflict, including the current war between Israel and Hamas. <br> <br> Here are some links to sources mentioned during our conversation:<br> <br> South Africa’s 84 page report indicting Israel of genocide:<br> <a href="https://d3i6fh83elv35t.cloudfront.net/static/2024/01/192-20231228-app-01-00-en.pdfn">https://d3i6fh83elv35t.cloudfront.net/static/2024/01/192-20231228-app-01-00-en.pdfn</a><br> <br> Quotes from Israeli leaders that reflect genocidal rhetoric:<br> <a href="https://normanfinkelstein.substack.com/p/fighting-amalek-in-gaza-what-israelis">https://normanfinkelstein.substack.com/p/fighting-amalek-in-gaza-what-israelis</a><br> <br> Evidence of Israel indiscriminate bombing of (and targeting) civilians and civilian structures:<br> <a href="https://www.972mag.com/mass-assassination-factory-israel-calculated-bombing-gaza/">https://www.972mag.com/mass-assassination-factory-israel-calculated-bombing-gaza/</a> And<br> <a href="https://euromedmonitor.org/en/article/6058/Euro-Med-Monitor-sends-UN-rapporteurs,-">https://euromedmonitor.org/en/article/6058/Euro-Med-Monitor-sends-UN-rapporteurs,-</a><br> ICC-Prosecutor-primary-report-documenting-dozens-of-field-execution-cases-in-Gaza<br> <br> Evidence that the IDF killed (and was directed to kill) at least some Israelis:<br> <a href="https://electronicintifada.net/blogs/asa-winstanley/israeli-hq-ordered-troops-shoot-israeli-">https://electronicintifada.net/blogs/asa-winstanley/israeli-hq-ordered-troops-shoot-israeli-</a><br> captives-7-october And <a href="https://electronicintifada.net/content/evidence-israel-killed-its-own-">https://electronicintifada.net/content/evidence-israel-killed-its-own-</a><br> citizens-7-october/41156<br> <br> Evidence that the Netanyahu and his administration supported or helped create, on some level,<br> Hamas: <br> <a href="https://theintercept.com/2018/02/19/hamas-israel-palestine-conflict/">https://theintercept.com/2018/02/19/hamas-israel-palestine-conflict/</a> And<br> <a href="https://www.upi.com/Archives/2001/02/24/Israel-gave-major-to-aid-to-">https://www.upi.com/Archives/2001/02/24/Israel-gave-major-to-aid-to-</a><br> Hamas/6023982990800/ And <a href="https://original.antiwar.com/scott/2023/10/27/netanyahus-">https://original.antiwar.com/scott/2023/10/27/netanyahus-</a><br> support-for-hamas-backfired-2/<br> <br> Some books mentioned at the end of the podcast:<br> <br> Khalidi, The 100 Years War on Palestine <br> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Hundred-Years-War-">https://www.amazon.com/Hundred-Years-War-</a><br> Palestine-Colonialism/dp/1250787653<br> <br> Pappe, The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine<br> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Ethnic-Cleansing-Palestine-">https://www.amazon.com/Ethnic-Cleansing-Palestine-</a><br> Ilan-Pappe/dp/1851685553<br> <br> Morris, Righteous Victims <br> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Righteous-Victims-Zionist-Arab-Conflict-">https://www.amazon.com/Righteous-Victims-Zionist-Arab-Conflict-</a><br> 1881-2001/dp/0679744754/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2LLCMUSIM520Y&amp;amp;keywords=benny+morris&amp;amp;qid=17067<br> 40859&amp;amp;s=books&amp;amp;sprefix=benny+morri%2Cstripbooks%2C182&amp;amp;sr=1-2<br> <br> See also the 6-part (30 hour) series “Fear and Loathing” and “War all the time” at the martyrmade podcast with Darryl Cooper.</div>
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88 MIN