Open Letter To the Abraham Kuyper Center for Public Theology and Dr. Craig Barnes
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Zac Calvo
· petition starter
9 years ago
If you read the letter closely, we are not intent on policing free speech, discouraging dialogue, or silencing voices. We are simply raising our concern that awarding him $10,000 is vastly different than inviting him for the sake of dialogue. As the main author of this statement and joined by many others, I still believe that Tim Keller is by definition diametrically opposed to both our denominational and institutional values when it comes to equality and inclusion. It seems to evade people that we are not talking about shutting down dialogue; we are arguing instead that awarding him is incredibly problematic and opposed to PTS' mission. You need to read more carefully.
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Kara Smith-Laubenstein
9 years ago
M.Div 2008
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Joy Bussert
9 years ago
I am a graduate of Yale Divinity School but still wish to register my concern over any endorsement of such an action on behalf of a credible theological institution of note.
The Rev. Dr. Joy K Bussert
Northfield Minnesota
USA
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John Edward Harris
9 years ago
M. Div. Class of 1985
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Rachael Keefe
9 years ago
MDiv 1992, ThM 1996
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Kelly Brest vsn Kempen
9 years ago
How sad that the actions of Princeton Theological Seminary belie its words. One disappointed PC(USA) Ruling Elder here.
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Rev Jeffrey Ugoretz
9 years ago
Featured
M. Div., Class of 2001
I am ashamed and embarrassed by the decision of PTS to honor a man whose writings and advocacy do not honor the full humanity of women and LGBTQ persons. I will not support PTS in any way until this injustice is corrected. Do better!
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gretchen Sausville
9 years ago
Alumni M. Div. Class of 2005, Women's Center Co-Moderator 2003-2005
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Edward McNulty
9 years ago
Awarding this man such a high honor does seem to make the seminary backtrack on its commitments, especially to its frmale students and faculty.
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Rev Albert Butzer
9 years ago
M.Div class of 1980
Th.M class of 1985
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Heather Hammmond
9 years ago
PTS D.Min. 2013
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Laurie Tiberi
9 years ago
M.Div '86
D.Min '01
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Rev Elizabeth Boone McLean
9 years ago
M.Div. Class of 1991
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Brad Sheppard
9 years ago
Class of 1997
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Rev Kathryn Morgan
9 years ago
PTS Mdiv class 2005
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The Rev Brian Ellison
9 years ago
MDiv '99
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Rev. Shannon White
9 years ago
While this prize recipient is an accomplished church professional, he should be honored in another context. This man beliefs are not in alignment with those of PTS. It is offensive to award someone who doesn't recognize the ministry of a high percentage of students and alums of the awarding institution.
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Anonymous
9 years ago
As the first woman class president @PTS, I am appalled by this action.
If you read the letter closely, we are not intent on policing free speech, discouraging dialogue, or silencing voices. We are simply raising our concern that awarding him $10,000 is vastly different than inviting him for the sake of dialogue. As the main author of this statement and joined by many others, I still believe that Tim Keller is by definition diametrically opposed to both our denominational and institutional values when it comes to equality and inclusion. It seems to evade people that we are not talking about shutting down dialogue; we are arguing instead that awarding him is incredibly problematic and opposed to PTS' mission. You need to read more carefully.
M.Div 2008
I am a graduate of Yale Divinity School but still wish to register my concern over any endorsement of such an action on behalf of a credible theological institution of note. The Rev. Dr. Joy K Bussert Northfield Minnesota USA
M. Div. Class of 1985
MDiv 1992, ThM 1996
How sad that the actions of Princeton Theological Seminary belie its words. One disappointed PC(USA) Ruling Elder here.
M. Div., Class of 2001 I am ashamed and embarrassed by the decision of PTS to honor a man whose writings and advocacy do not honor the full humanity of women and LGBTQ persons. I will not support PTS in any way until this injustice is corrected. Do better!
Alumni M. Div. Class of 2005, Women's Center Co-Moderator 2003-2005
Awarding this man such a high honor does seem to make the seminary backtrack on its commitments, especially to its frmale students and faculty.
M.Div class of 1980 Th.M class of 1985
PTS D.Min. 2013
M.Div '86 D.Min '01
M.Div. Class of 1991
Class of 1997
PTS Mdiv class 2005
MDiv '99
While this prize recipient is an accomplished church professional, he should be honored in another context. This man beliefs are not in alignment with those of PTS. It is offensive to award someone who doesn't recognize the ministry of a high percentage of students and alums of the awarding institution.
As the first woman class president @PTS, I am appalled by this action.
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MDiv '97