John Shelby Spong

John Shelby Spong

Former Bishop, Episcopal Diocese of Newark

"“On Faith”" panelist John Shelby Spong served as Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Newark for 24 years before his retirement in 2000. His books, seeking to make contemporary theology accessible to lay readers, have sold over a million copies. His latest book, The Sins of Scripture: Exposing the Bible's Texts of Hate to Discover the God of Love (2005), examines the holy book of the Judeo-Christian tradition. A committed Christian who has spent a lifetime studying the Bible and whose life has been deeply shaped by it, Spong has been a visiting lecturer at universities, Including Harvard, and churches worldwide, delivering more than 200 public lectures each year to standing-room only crowds. His best-selling books include Rescuing the Bible from Fundamentalism, A New Christianity for a New World, Why Christianity Must Change or Die, and Here I Stand. Close.

John Shelby Spong

Former Bishop, Episcopal Diocese of Newark

"On Faith" panelist John Shelby Spong served as Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Newark for 24 years before his retirement in 2000. His books, seeking to make contemporary theology accessible to lay readers, have sold over a million copies. more »

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Criticism and judgment
The State and the Church, human life and all human institutions must stand under the judgment of the God of Life, Love and Being.

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May 27, 2007 7:17 AM | Report Offensive Comments

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Bill L:

Again you confuse pronouncing Gods judgement with calling sin, sin! Do you condemn the Catholic priests that molested post pubescent boys, or is that just a lifestyle? Be careful on judging! Just because you wouldn't do it doesn't mean its wrong for them if the boy was willing.... or is it? Wow what a judgement to make when you decide right from wrong. You and I may believe one way, but the man/boy love association believes another. Who are we to decide?

February 26, 2007 7:40 PM | Report Offensive Comments

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victoria:

BISHOP- again- who can even begin to disagree with you?

February 26, 2007 4:33 PM | Report Offensive Comments

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