Yes, you read that right: Emergent is promoting a contest to encourage creative thinking and expression about various theories of atonement.

Tony Jones explains:

We decided it would be fun to propose a contest to the highly creative Emergent Villagers out there, and Lent seems like the perfect time to do it. So we’ve collected an august panel of judges (who will remain anonymous), and we’re asking you to get creative:

• Think about the saving power of the cross and the resurrection.
• Maybe read one or two of the books mentioned above, or others, on the atonement. And try the Bible — it’s full of great stuff!
• Develop a written, graphic, video, or song depiction of your metaphor.
• Submit it by March 7 (that’s one month from today) to atonementmetaphors@gmail.com.

Sounds like a good exercise for Lent.