Marcos Ortega, Author at REFORMED MARGINS

Meet Gustavo Gutierrez

August 31, 2017August 31, 2017 Marcos Ortega 3 Comments Gustavo Gutierrez, Liberation Theology, pastoral ministry, preferential option for the poor

Gustavo Gutierrez is one of the most influential theologians Latin America produced in the 20th century. Here are a few reasons I think he’s so important.

Culture & Identity

Introducing Myself to Me: Starting a Journey of Identity

August 25, 2017August 25, 2017 Marcos Ortega 4 Comments ethnicity, heritage, history, Identity, Latino, Liberation Theology, reformed theology

What does it mean to have Latino identity when raised without Latin culture, history, and language? I look to Theology and the Bible for answers.

Culture & Identity

The Gospel and Our Transgender Neighbors

August 1, 2017August 3, 2017 Marcos Ortega 4 Comments Christ, gospel, imago dei, military service, neighbor, transgender rights

What is the Christian starting point for conversations about transgenderism and transgender rights? The Gospel.

Culture & Identity

Rejoicing and Weeping on the Fourth of July

July 3, 2017July 3, 2017 Marcos Ortega 0 Comments America, country, Identity, Patriotism, rejoice, romans, weep

How should Christians celebrate national holidays? Paul’s command to rejoice and weep with our neighbors provides a way forward.

Current Events

For Those Wearied by Anti-Racism Work

June 8, 2017 Marcos Ortega 0 Comments anti-racism, encouragement, Jeremiah, Lamentations, reflection, solidarity

Anti-racism work is difficult and painful. I pray these reflections from the book of Lamentations inspire you to press on in your call.

Theology & Scripture

Good Doctrine Gone Bad

May 17, 2017May 17, 2017 Marcos Ortega 1 Comment Black Lives Matter, doctrine, image of God, imago drive, Jordan Edwards, Kevin Garcia, total depravity, TULIP

Do some responses to the death of unarmed black image bearers betray a misunderstanding of the doctrine of total depravity? Guest post from Kevin Garcia.

Culture & Identity

Some Clarity and a Hope for More

May 3, 2017 Marcos Ortega 5 Comments Civil War, dialogue, gospel, Harry Reeder

An update on last week’s article regarding Harry Reeder.

Church & Ministry Current Events

A Prayer for Clarity from a Minister of the Gospel

April 26, 2017April 26, 2017 Marcos Ortega 8 Comments gospel, Harry Reeder, minister, neo-confederate, PCA, Presbyterian Chruch in America, Robert E. Lee, Sons of Confederate Veterans, Westminster Theological Seminary, WTS

Harry Reeder, prominent minister and member of the WTS trustee board, has been connected to a neo-Confederate group. What is the nature of that connection?