The Gould Trilogy
In 2012 Sam published Faith Beyond Mere Belief. Five years later Christianity in the Twenty-First Century was published and in the near future An Open Christianity will appear on bookshelves and online. The three books provide a postmodern theology, an historical context, and a mystical and spiritual path for Christianity in these times.
Theological Foundation Drawing from contemporary theologians and clerics a foundational theology is constructed for contemporary readers.
Topics Addressed Tragedy and Evil Ultimate Concern Authenticity and Creative Self-expression God's Plan or God's Process? An Integrated Theology for Today
Historical Context Discusses the politics, family structure, economic realities, and religion in the time of Jesus to provide a matrix within which Scripture should be understood.
Topics Addressed Jesus: The Fully Human One From Criminal to Christ Atonement - Does God really need a sacrifice? Scripture - Word of God or Word of Man? Courage in the Pulpit/Open-mindedness in the pew.
Mystical Spiritual Path God understood as the ever present perfectly loving consciousness encompassing what it means to be fully human. Jesus as the God's fully human expression. Our human role in the sea of consciousness is described.
Topics Addressed Decline of Christian Identity An Open Systems Approach Confusion Surrounding God Jesus Without Supernaturalism The Human Task Christian nationalism An Open Christian Church