Amid the flurry of generally positive interest and coverage that accompanied the launch of this site last week, one item caught my eye. It was on the website of the Christian Broadcasting Network, and carried the headline: "Democrats Attempt Religious Makeover." (more…) Read more
After reading an article on Mel Gibbson posted in Faithful Democrats, I had to respond. It is not a good idea to make negative comments about a Christian over one uncertain incident, without having ample and multiple occurrences that require such a responce. To date, except for an alcohol incident and driving arrest, it is really not clear about the statement Mel made about Jewish people. I can also say that I am a member through Jesus Christ... Read more
On the morning of September 11, 2001, I was beginning my final year at Duke Divinity School where I served as an area coordinator in charge of one of the freshmen dorms. Two weeks earlier, I had concluded my summer internship at the Pentagon and moved out of one of the offices in the wing that was hit. By the time I went to bed on 9/11, I knew that several of my freshmen had lost family in the Twin... Read more
This Sunday, the topic in Gospel Doctrine was on good old Jonah, who got the call from God to go to Ninevah (not Nivea, which makes my face feel smooth and soft). The teacher was trying hard to give a reason why Jonah might not want to go to Ninevah, and maybe I shouldn't have been so snarky, but I couldn't help myself. Teacher: So, let's put this in a modern context. What if you had been called... Read more
The Mother of all Injustices (more…) Read more
Remembering John Paul Lederach's warnings/recommendations in the days immediately following September 11, 2001. (more…) Read more
Last month, the High Court allowed Republican-drawn Texas congressional districts to stand, clearing the way for other states to carve similar incumbent-safe boundaries. (more…) Read more
"Suetonius, in holding up a mirror to those Caesars of diverting legend, reflects not only them but ourselves: half-tempted creatures, whose great moral task is to hold in balance the angel and the monster within." (more…) Read more
As we approach the anniversary of September 11th, I keep reading Republican speeches that are expressly designed to make people afraid. As a Christian, I can’t help but remember the following verse in the New Testament: There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love. – I John 4:18 (more…) Read more
Simplicity, generosity, stillness, love – this is what feeds us, what satisfies us, what fills and fulfills us. This is the bread of life lived by Jesus the Christ, the one who still lives in us today. (more…) Read more
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