Scripture Texts: Luke 4:15-21, Isaiah 61:1-2 January 17, 2016 What is your elevator speech? In 30 seconds or less, … More
Category: Current Affairs
Springtime for Liberal Christianity: A Quick Response
I'm glad to see NY Times conservative columnist engaging liberal Christianity. But there are a couple things he misses: "Douthat's … More
Bill Maher and Michael Moore just don’t get progressive religion…
Michael Moore and Bill Maher are still missing the point. Many of us are both liberals AND Christians or Jews … More
Christian Ethical Responses to War in Syria
This page summarizes a few of the many resources for Christian decision-making in the midst of war in Syria. As … More
Response To Douthat’s “The Liberal Gloat” – NYTimes.com
Ross Douthat said in Sunday’ NY Times: WINNING an election doesn’t just offer the chance to govern the country. It … More
Election Thoughts – Christians Need to Speak with Distinctive Voice
Iwill be glad when this election is over, not because I hate politics, but because I am politically passionate. I am … More
Dr. Faheem Younus: Amid Sikh Temple Shooting Tragedy, a Triumph of American Values
This is the most inspiring quote from the article from Dr. Younus: What, then, keeps the American minorities so committed … More
Zombie Religious Freedom
Talaag Elbayomy, a recent Muslim immigrant to the United States, was watching a Halloween parade in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania with his … More
Weekend Review: The Swerve, New Christianity and Preparing for Lent
As a reader, I am a cross-trainer. I’m never happy with just one book, and often I will have four … More
Weekend Review: Newt, Unclean Spirits and Today’s Dred Scott
Translating is treacherous. The biblical term “unclean spirit” from this week’s Gospel reading is prone to our projections. What is … More