Rollins denies the resurrection – and so do I

I’m back from my beach mini-holiday feeling much better about the world. My time unplugged does mean I’m a little behind the eight ball in sharing this one, (Makeesha is right – lots of us will steal Peter’s words) but I loved Pete Rollins’ words here and thought you should see them.

At one point in the proceedings someone asked if my theoretical position led me to denying the Resurrection of Christ. This question allowed me the opportunity to communicate clearly and concisely my thoughts on the subject, which I repeat here.

Without equivocation or hesitation I fully and completely admit that I deny the resurrection of Christ. This is something that anyone who knows me could tell you, and I am not afraid to say it publicly, no matter what some people may think…

I deny the resurrection of Christ every time I do not serve at the feet of the oppressed, each day that I turn my back on the poor; I deny the resurrection of Christ when I close my ears to the cries of the downtrodden and lend my support to an unjust and corrupt system.

However there are moments when I affirm that resurrection, few and far between as they are. I affirm it when I stand up for those who are forced to live on their knees, when I speak for those who have had their tongues torn out, when I cry for those who have no more tears left to shed.

via PeterRollins.net » Blog Archive » My Confession: I deny the Resurrection.

Amen!