{"id":9,"date":"2010-03-15T02:00:00","date_gmt":"2010-03-15T02:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/jazztheologian\/2010\/03\/interview-with-brian-mclaren-p7.html"},"modified":"2010-03-15T02:00:00","modified_gmt":"2010-03-15T02:00:00","slug":"interview-with-brian-mclaren-p7","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/jazztheologian\/2010\/03\/interview-with-brian-mclaren-p7.html","title":{"rendered":"Interview with Brian McLaren (final question…a jazz question)"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Jazz Theologian<\/b>: You’re a
\nmusician and I’m a jazz theologian, so let’s jam a bit.  Jazz assumes
\nstandards and practices before one takes the stage.  What are the basic
\npractices that need to be assumed before we can experience A New Kind of Christianity<\/span>?<\/i><\/p>\n

<\/p>\n


\nMcLaren<\/b>:  <\/span>First, that there’s
\na key we’re playing in: that’s the key of the gospel of the kingdom or dream of
\nGod. Second, that there’s a rhythm we’re working with: that’s the rhythm of
\nJesus’ birth, life, death, resurrection, and indwelling. Third, that there’s a band
\nleader who calls the tune and sets the rhythm: that’s the Father, Son, and Holy
\nSpirit. Fourth, that there’s a chart, the Bible, that gives us some basic
\nchords and notes and melodies to learn by heart and play from the heart. Fifth,
\nthat the chart makes room to improvise – that each of us has the freedom,
\nopportunity, and even responsibility to let loose and make our unique solo
\ncontribution, always being sensitive to what the other musicians are doing and
\nto the integrity of our song. Sixth, that there are dynamics to be respected –
\nyou don’t play too loud, you don’t solo too often or too long. And seventh,
\nthat there is a goal – to get people up off their seats and dancing with joy to
\nthe music of God, so they’re caught up in the glorious dance, something bigger
\nthan any of us, something that enfolds all of us in God’s song of celebration
\nand love.<\/span><\/p>\n


<\/span><\/font><\/div>\n
Join the Groove…what standards and practices would you suggest?<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/font><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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