The Museum of the Bible Is Not Neutral. It Promotes Sacrificial Christianity.

Last updated on: January 15, 2018 at 9:26 am By Adam Ericksen

The army of the heavens marches into Washington, D.C., and marches out of Washington, D.C. … [and soon] they go into North Korea. -Cindy Jacobs, Found of Generals International The Museum of the Bible opened last year on November 17 in Washington D.C., just a few blocks from the white house. Steve Green, the president of Hobby Lobby, funded the museum. Green is known for being a staunch conservative who challenged Obama era regulations requiring employers had to provide contraception... Read more

The Magi: Pluralism, Divine Vulnerability, and Civil Disobedience

Last updated on: January 9, 2018 at 4:02 pm By Adam Ericksen

The following is based on a sermon I preached on January 7, 2018 at Clackamas United Church of Christ, in Milwaukie Oregon. Just before Christmas, Harper One’s “News and Pews” email introduced me to an intriguing book title – The Revelation of the Magi. The book has a translation of an ancient story about the Magi written by Christians around the third to fourth century. The story of the Magi as told in the Gospel of Matthew is a fascinating... Read more

Jesus: Empowering Us To Be Human In A Dehumanizing World

Last updated on: December 28, 2017 at 8:33 am By Lindsey Paris-Lopez

In a world of violence and dehumanization, Jesus came to empower us all to be human and find the humanity in each other, Lindsey Paris-Lopez affirms. Read more

The Last Jedi and the Futility of Violence

Last updated on: January 10, 2018 at 11:47 pm By Adam Ericksen

The Last Jedi provides a stinging critique of violence. The fate of our galaxy may depend on its message. Adam Ericksen explains in his review. Read more

Trolls: A Mimetic Joyfest of Harmonious Happiness

Last updated on: December 19, 2017 at 5:37 pm By Lindsey Paris-Lopez

The story arc of the movie "Trolls" shows an evolution from cannibalism to conversion and from sacrifice to mercy, Lindsey Paris-Lopez explains. Read more

An Advent Choice: Caesar or Christ

Last updated on: December 13, 2017 at 7:54 am By Adam Ericksen

Christians throughout the world are celebrating the season of Advent. But did you know that the ancient Romans were the first to celebrate Advent? They waited for the arrival of the Emperor. But Christians await the arrival of Christ. Adam Ericksen claims that Advent gives us a choice - Will we prepare for Christ or for Caesar? Read more

Trump and Jerusalem: What Jews, Christians, and Muslims Need to Know

Last updated on: December 8, 2017 at 12:46 am By Adam Ericksen

President Trump formally recognized Jerusalem as the capital of Israel on Wednesday. He set in place controversial plans to move the US Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, a holy city for Jews, Christians, and Muslims alike. According to the president, recognizing Jerusalem as the capital is a “long overdue step to advance the peace process.” But people throughout the world are responding not with a peaceful sentiment, but with increased anxiety. Trump claims that this is part of a... Read more

Sermon: Don’t Let Violence Sneak Up on You and Catch You Off Guard!

Last updated on: December 6, 2017 at 2:17 pm By Tom Truby

"When Jesus forgave us and God resurrected him, we discover forgiveness as the only alternative to violence for it is the one response that does not spread it." - Rev. Tom Truby in his latest sermon. Read more

Racism and Responsibility Through the Lens of Mimetic Theory

Last updated on: December 5, 2017 at 1:05 pm By Lindsey Paris-Lopez

Conflating racism with bigotry and guilt with responsibility is dangerous, Lindsey Paris-Lopez says. Mimetic theory can help us transform racism. Read more

Sermon: The War on Advent #makeadventgreatagain

Last updated on: December 6, 2017 at 11:54 pm By Adam Ericksen

Adam Ericksen claims that Advent is a season of holy protest. It looks at the world and names what isn’t right. It’s often the case that the first step towards hope is in naming the things that aren’t right. Read more