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Can answer questions about: Christianity, church history, developmental theology, historical theology, papacy, celibacy, early gnosticism, baptism,eucharist,pacifism,care for the poor,Jesus and wealth,original sin,heaven and hell, atonement - sacrifice of Christ,the gospel of Christ,nature of God,Holy Spirit,deity of Christ,prayer, developing a relationship with God,messianic prophecy,biblical sexuality,forgiveness,grace
Experience in the area
I have taught Bible and Christianity since 1972, have been involved in social work and counselor training for over 30 years. I have also authored a number of titles on early Christianity and baptismal practice.
Organizations
Founder of http://www.theologycafecentral.com assisting Christians to establish meetings in their community where anyone can discuss questions of faith and spirituality.
Publications
I have published the following books: Radical Christianity: Peace and Justice in the New Testament,Loss and Grief Counseling Skills, Ancient and Medieval Baptismal Fonts,Christian Terrorism,Absurdities of Atheism,Counseling Manual for People Seeking Help, The Lost Mystery of Baptism, Personal Recovery Journal,Effective Counseling Skills,Easy Guide To Counseling Skills,Personal Counseling Journal
Education/Credentials
I am a graduate of David Lipscomb University (BA, Biblical Literature and European History), the University of Kentucky (MA, European History), and Kent School of Social Work, University of Louisville (MSW, Clinical Social Work).
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:
There is much lost knowledge in areas of church hstory, such as changes in baptismal practice.
Something controversial or provocative about this subject
Immersion was the common mode of baptism until the 13th century. Pacifism was pervasive in the church until Constantine in the 4th century. Care for the poor was central to the teaching of Jesus and the early church. Interest on loans and taking profit were considered immoral until the time of John Calvin.
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Recent Answers from Daniel Keeran
2012-01-30 introduction to church history:
The church of Christ is in fact the synagogue of the Messiah. Baptism into Christ is purification from sin (see mikvah) and into the Messiah. The Lord's Supper is a fulfillment of the Passover feast. Each
2011-08-13 early Christianity:
Josephus did make a reference to Jesus as the Messiah althoguh some of the passages in his writing are disputed. You may have seen this well-documented article in wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josephus_on_Jesus
2011-03-30 Why do Pentecostals say that Catholics are not Christians?:
I find the best approach is to reflect and validate others views. Everyone is doing their best to seek God. Some Protestants feel Catholics are wrong to pray to Mary and venerate statues (which they see
2011-03-01 Orhodox Catholicism and Atonement:
The atonement is conditional upon the individual walking in light and humbly confessing sins (1 John 1). This does not mean a person is lost by committing a single unrepented sin. Christ's blood continues
2011-01-18 Involvement of Women in Church and Priestly Duties:
1.Is there any limitation for women in the Church? Women cannot be priests, bishop, archbishop, cardinal, pope 2. Why is it that most of the higher officials in the Church are men? Are there any
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