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	Podcast:		Let's Talk About It
	Episode:		Theology of Eric Butterworth
	Category:		Religion & Spirituality
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	Publish Date:		2010-05-28 16:00:00
	Description:		Rev. Eric Butterworth (1916–2003) was arguably the most popular and best-known senior minister serving a Unity church of his generation. Media superstar Oprah Winfrey has praised him. Unity students across generations have lauded him for clarity of thought and brightness of written word. When Eric Butterworth died in 2003, many Unity people said it was the end of an era. This week Dr. Shepherd's panel of distinguished guests will look at the Butterworth writings, with both a deep sense of respect for what he accomplished and a critical eye to what he actually said. What did Butterworth think about Jesus? What were his principles of biblical interpretation? Did he believe in God, and if so how did he understand the nature of that God? What kind of prayer did Butterworth consider effective and ineffective? Did he have anything to say about theological ethics or spiritual social action? Did he clearly oppose racism, sexism, homophobia? You are invited tune in and listen as Dr. Shepherd, Rev Tom Thorpe and the LTAI panel members scrub the window of theological reflection for a clear look at this giant who passed among us.
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