Greg Boyd (theologian)
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Gregory A. Boyd (born June 2, 1957) is an American theologian, pastor, and author. Boyd is Senior Pastor of Woodland Hills Church in St. Paul, Minnesota and President of Reknew.org.[1] He is one of the leading spokesmen in the growing Neo-Anabaptism movement, which is based in the tradition of Anabaptism and advocates Christian pacifism and a non-violent understanding of God.
Gregory A. Boyd | |
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Born | (1957-06-02) June 2, 1957 (age 66) |
Nationality (legal) | American |
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Occupation(s) | Theologian, pastor, author |
Spouse | Shelley Boyd |
Website | reknew |
Boyd has also long been known as a leading advocate of open theism.[2][3][4] In addition, he is known for his writings on the relationship between Christianity and politics, including his best-selling book The Myth of a Christian Nation, which was written after The New York Times published a front-page cover article on Boyd's criticism of the Christian right.[5][6][7][8] In 2010, Boyd was listed as one of the twenty most influential living Christian scholars.[9] In addition to The New York Times, Boyd has also made appearances on CNN, NPR, the BBC, and The Charlie Rose Show.[10]