What is God’s ‘Kin-dom’?

[Michie]

In some progressive circles of Christianity in the United States, the term "Kin-dom" has become increasingly used in recent decades as another name for "Kingdom," as in "God's Kin-dom" or "the Kin-dom of Jesus."

At the United Methodist Church General Conference held last year, for example, openly lesbian Bishop Karen Oliveto preached a sermon to delegates that referenced the phrase.

In an article published last month, Presbyterian News Service, the news outlet of the Presbyterian Church (USA), quoted a pastor who spoke of "standing on the kin-dom side of history."

But where does the term come from, and why was it created?

The first confirmed use of the term came from Catholic modernist theologian Ada Maria Isasi Diaz, a theological liberal who spoke of the concept in a 1996 book titled Mujerista Theology: A Theology for the Twenty-first Century.

The phrase has gained popularity among those who seek what they believe is a less patriarchal or imperial description of the Kingdom of God.

Continued below.

What is God’s ‘Kin-dom’?

A look into the origins of the term Kin-dom and the dispute over its validity

www.christianpost.com

 

[Maria Billingsley]

In some progressive circles of Christianity in the United States, the term "Kin-dom" has become increasingly used in recent decades as another name for "Kingdom," as in "God's Kin-dom" or "the Kin-dom of Jesus."

At the United Methodist Church General Conference held last year, for example, openly lesbian Bishop Karen Oliveto preached a sermon to delegates that referenced the phrase.

In an article published last month, Presbyterian News Service, the news outlet of the Presbyterian Church (USA), quoted a pastor who spoke of "standing on the kin-dom side of history."

But where does the term come from, and why was it created?

The first confirmed use of the term came from Catholic modernist theologian Ada Maria Isasi Diaz, a theological liberal who spoke of the concept in a 1996 book titled Mujerista Theology: A Theology for the Twenty-first Century.

The phrase has gained popularity among those who seek what they believe is a less patriarchal or imperial description of the Kingdom of God.

Continued below.

What is God’s ‘Kin-dom’?

A look into the origins of the term Kin-dom and the dispute over its validity

www.christianpost.com

Comment on the article:

First we must acknowledge that Jesus Christ of Nazareth is an unchangeable King with a Kingdom. Redefining the Kingdom of God as a flesh-driven need to change who the KING is amounts to a profound and egregious misunderstanding of who Jesus Christ of Nazareth is to His Flock.
If we fundamentally misunderstand the nature of our relationship with Him, how can we possibly begin to genuinely have one? He is not merely our kinsman; He is our King. He is not the created; He is our Creator. He most definitely has a Kingdom that is eternal and sovereign, and this reality simply cannot be denied.
Our primary calling is not to reshape the King to fit our desires, but to submit to the undeniable truth: He is the reigning Lord, and we are called to be His loyal subjects in the Kingdom that He alone defines.

 

[seeking.IAM]

Editorial comments:

1. I most commonly hear this in reciting the Lord's Prayer. I find it the height of arrogance to think one has standing to edit the Lord's prayer or improve upon it.
2. "Kin-dom" use is also often accompanied by avoidance of the use "He" in reference to God. Sometimes replaced with "She." I have heard "Kin-dom" explained as implying domination and the avoidance of male pronouns as being in deference to those who have been hurt by men.
3. When I have worshipped in those circles, I find the term "kin-dom" cringe-worthy.

 

[eleos1954]

In some progressive circles of Christianity in the United States, the term "Kin-dom" has become increasingly used in recent decades as another name for "Kingdom," as in "God's Kin-dom" or "the Kin-dom of Jesus."

At the United Methodist Church General Conference held last year, for example, openly lesbian Bishop Karen Oliveto preached a sermon to delegates that referenced the phrase.

In an article published last month, Presbyterian News Service, the news outlet of the Presbyterian Church (USA), quoted a pastor who spoke of "standing on the kin-dom side of history."

But where does the term come from, and why was it created?

The first confirmed use of the term came from Catholic modernist theologian Ada Maria Isasi Diaz, a theological liberal who spoke of the concept in a 1996 book titled Mujerista Theology: A Theology for the Twenty-first Century.

The phrase has gained popularity among those who seek what they believe is a less patriarchal or imperial description of the Kingdom of God.

Continued below.

What is God’s ‘Kin-dom’?

A look into the origins of the term Kin-dom and the dispute over its validity

www.christianpost.com

The kingdom is not a physical place, building, or a mere organization, but a condition of being where God's authority is acknowledged and obeyed. It is characterized by righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.

 

[BNR32FAN]

In some progressive circles of Christianity in the United States, the term "Kin-dom" has become increasingly used in recent decades as another name for "Kingdom," as in "God's Kin-dom" or "the Kin-dom of Jesus."

At the United Methodist Church General Conference held last year, for example, openly lesbian Bishop Karen Oliveto preached a sermon to delegates that referenced the phrase.

In an article published last month, Presbyterian News Service, the news outlet of the Presbyterian Church (USA), quoted a pastor who spoke of "standing on the kin-dom side of history."

But where does the term come from, and why was it created?

The first confirmed use of the term came from Catholic modernist theologian Ada Maria Isasi Diaz, a theological liberal who spoke of the concept in a 1996 book titled Mujerista Theology: A Theology for the Twenty-first Century.

The phrase has gained popularity among those who seek what they believe is a less patriarchal or imperial description of the Kingdom of God.

Continued below.

What is God’s ‘Kin-dom’?

A look into the origins of the term Kin-dom and the dispute over its validity

www.christianpost.com

I don’t know where it came from but I don’t like it. I think it undermines the concept of God’s reign. My brother and I share a kinship but neither of us has rule over the other. The same can’t be said about God.