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Thomas Jay Oord is a theologian, philosopher, and scholar of multi-disciplinary studies. Oord is a best-selling and award-winning author, having written or edited more than thirty books. Academic Influence ranks him among the most influential theologians in the 21st century. Oord directs doctoral programs at Northwind Theological Seminary and directs the Center for Open and Relational Theology. He is known for his research and writing on love, open and relational theology, science and religion, evil and power, and the implications of freedom and relationships for transformation.

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Six Ideas that Helped My Queer Trial

October 2, 2024

I recently met with students at the Vancouver School of Theology. Geoffrey Clark-Tosca invited me to talk about queer issues and my expulsion from the Church of the Nazarene. I found the conversation meaningful, as I have when talking with other groups about this topic. I explained how I became fully affirming of queer people […]

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