Surprise, surprise?
March 9, 2011
Well, Mrs Trotter and myself have been most astonished at the, umm, astonishment that Rob Bell has apparently come out as a universalist. Indeed, the fact that Zondervan has now apparently broken ties with the chap shows what a stunning change of direction this is for the young theologian. Who could have predicted such a doctrinal switcharoo based on his earlier, impeccably orthodox, work?
Indeed, it took my mind back to a number of books I have read that, frankly, shook me to the core of my being through their shocking and unexpected revelations. Here are my top three:
I am Catholic by Benedict XVI (you will no doubt remember that the National Catholic Reporter controversially broke with Benedict when this was published)
We Relieve Ourselves in Them There Woods by Mr and Mrs Bear.
Many Teenagers Sometimes Disrespect Their Parents by the Rev. Dave Trendy
In the meantime, for anybody out there still trying to come to terms with the shock of Bell's new position, I have an offer for you which, I believe, may help dull the pain. Please email me for details at RodneyT@selling_the_brooklyn_bridge.org.
Indeed, it took my mind back to a number of books I have read that, frankly, shook me to the core of my being through their shocking and unexpected revelations. Here are my top three:
I am Catholic by Benedict XVI (you will no doubt remember that the National Catholic Reporter controversially broke with Benedict when this was published)
We Relieve Ourselves in Them There Woods by Mr and Mrs Bear.
Many Teenagers Sometimes Disrespect Their Parents by the Rev. Dave Trendy
In the meantime, for anybody out there still trying to come to terms with the shock of Bell's new position, I have an offer for you which, I believe, may help dull the pain. Please email me for details at RodneyT@selling_the_brooklyn_bridge.org.
