This is a fact: the geocentric model of the universe is not true. That fact must inform our choice between the two possible readings of those potentially geocentrist biblical passages. Yes, one way to read those passages suggests a geocentrist teaching. But another way to read those passages does not. Given that geocentrism is, in fact, not true, it makes more sense to prefer the non-geocentrist reading. Read more
A Prayer for Men and a collection of Wednesday morning links, including: gender reports from 1916, 1918 and the 1960s; policing the language girls use; policing the language women use; telling stories; and strangers on a train. Read more
"We support biblical families," Chick-fil-A president Dan Cathy says of his fast-food corporation. So let's take a look at some of those biblical families. Today's entry: David and Jonathan. Read more
Whether it's a Christian majority struggling to come to terms with their Muslim neighbors or a cisgendered majority advising a "position" of no position toward those unlike them, valuable wisdom can be found in the words of Miley Cyrus: Just put yourself in that person's shoes. Read more
Yesterday we drove past an old bar where my wife used to work when she was just starting out. That's what life is like when you're just starting out -- moonlighting jobs, long hours, stress and strain and uncertainty about whether or not you're even on the right road. Today she's at the top of her game, but she finds herself married to a man who is, once again, just starting out. ... Read more
Out in the Hamptons, explicit discrimination poses as a defense of religious liberty as the privileged majority says permitting Orthodox Jews to travel to their Sabbath services would violate the First Amendment. Hmmm, imposing limits on the freedom of minorities in the name of "religious liberty" -- where have we heard that before? Read more
Scot McKnight on zealotry; Beverly Mann on corporations as religious "people;" Andrew Sullivan on contraceptive coverage; newspaper columnist Duncan Black calls for an increase in Social Security benefits; and Rebecca Schoenkopf attempts to embrace Sen. Rand Paul's idea of "freedom." Read more
"We support biblical families," Chick-fil-A president Dan Cathy says of his fast-food corporation. So let's take a look at some of those biblical families. Today's entry: Off-limits relatives. Read more
The Yaris is now officially paid off, so I am now in that sweet spot of indeterminate length -- the space of time between when you're done with car payments and when your car starts breaking down so much that repairs start to exceed the cost of those former payments. Read more
Let me get this out of the way first: If drafted, I will not run; if nominated, I will not accept; if elected, I will not serve. I commend the pontiff, 85, for stepping down rather than clinging to power -- an example of leadership not always understood by church leaders, absolute monarchs, or people who happen to be both. Read more
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