Thomas Jay Oord
I'm a theologian, philosopher, and scholar of multi-disciplinary studies. I've written or edited more than thirty books and more than a dozen books that address love. I direct doctoral programs in open and relational theology. Website: thomasjayoord.com
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Thomas J Oord / open relational theology (opens the original)
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Does Anyone Perceive God? (opens the original)
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(This is an essay in progress, and it comprises part of a chapter of volume two of my Systematic Theology of Love. A portion of this chapter is free to all, but paid Substack subscribers get entire chapters as they’re written. And paid subscribers can suggest changes and additions. Paid subscribers also get their names in the book’s acknowledgments and receive a signed copy of the published book in hardcover. At only $8 a month or $80 for the year, please consider a paid subscription!)
Recap to Start Volume Two (opens the original)
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(This is the introduction to volume two of my Systematic Theology of Love in progress. A portion of each chapter is free to all, but paid Substack subscribers get entire chapters as they’re written. And they can offer suggestions and comments. Paid subscribers also get their names in the book’s acknowledgments and receive a signed copy of the published book in hardcover. At only $8 a month or $80 for the year, please consider a paid subscription!)Subscribe now This b
I'm Starting to Write Volume Two (opens the original)
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Do I Need to Believe in a Devil? (opens the original)
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