James W. McCarty III

James W. McCarty III is a doctoral student in ethics at Emory University. His blog is part of the CCblogs network.

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Theology for the miserable ones

Jan 15, 2013 by James W. McCarty III

I have long said that one day I’d like to write an article or a book examining the theology and social ethics of Les Miserables. The recent release of the newest film adaptation has spurred some theological commentary across the internet on this subject. Two of the best examples of this are Beth Haile’s use of the film as a typology of ethical theories and Richard Beck’s “missional” interpretation of individual mercy in light of social justice.

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Where do you read the Bible?

Apr 20, 2012 by James W. McCarty III

This is a question that would have seemed weird to me not too long ago. However, now I see it as one loaded with (potential) theological significance. I have been told since my teenage years about the virtues of daily Bible reading. To encourage this habit, I have also been encouraged to do this reading/reflection at the same time and in the same place to help reinforce the habit.

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Jesus was an occupier

Dec 14, 2011 by James W. McCarty III

Recently I wrote a piece responding to Tony Perkins’s piece at CNN in which he claims that Jesus was not an occupier, but was “a free-marketer.” Well, his piece upset me so much I’ve decided to write another response to that ludicrous claim.