Bruce Epperly offers this post for the “What Is Emerging” synchroblog today: Emerging spirituality is a process, not a thing; a liquid, not a solid; a movement, not a destination. Defining it is as difficult as catching the wind as it blows. As I ponder today’s emerging church, I am reminded of the dynamic spirit-movement described in the New Testament adventure story, Acts of the Apostles. No one knew what would happen next. But, the Spirit was moving.

While we’re on the subject of sexuality and religion here at Patheos, you might be interested in this courageous post from our resident Catholic priest on the current sexual abuse crisis in the Catholic Church. His remarkable honesty is consoling and I imagine many in the priesthood, though not as likely to articulate it publicly, share his heartfelt sentiments.