R.I.P. Marcus Borg
The past few days, my Facebook page has overflowed with sadness and tributes to a theologian and New Testament scholar who died on Wednesday--Marcus Borg. Borg was Canon Theologian at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, and prior to retirement was Chair of Religion and Culture at Oregon State University. He was a prolific author, teacher, and speaker. I have read most of his books and used them in adult formation through the years. His work was not without controversy. Those Christians who hold closely to the traditions of the church as well as evangelicals who interpret scripture in a literal fashion, have discounted Borg's progressive views, including his work with the Jesus Seminar that involved the "search for the historical Jesus." I was fortunate to attend one of his workshops. I found him to be a gracious man whose faith shone through all of his work. I believe that those who most vehemently disagreed with him did not...