We are good at pointing out the utter absurdity of ideologies opposed to our very true and righteous ideals. We, of course, have the right ideals and that other side is, well, obviously wrong. This is the condition in which we find ourselves consistently. In the Church or in politics, what seriously lacks is selfContinue reading “Honest reflection lacks in our current world”
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The dangers of chants and quick slogans
The activism and chants of antisemitism and anti-Muslim are dangerous. We need to pay attention. Christians, though, ought to be especially attentive to what’s happening to a society that increasingly seems, on the horseshoe extremes of the populist right and the activist left, to be driven toward the pull of the channeled rage of theContinue reading “The dangers of chants and quick slogans”
Selling off Christianity for parts
This interview is a real gift for me. There were times in my life, long before deconstruction was the phrase to use, where similar shifts happened for me theologically.
Overcoming the DNA of violence
He shall judge between many peoples and shall arbitrate between strong nations far away;they shall beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks;nation shall not lift up sword against nation; neither shall they learn war any more; (Micah 4:3, NRSVue)
The deep joy of God
I am working on synthesizing some thoughts from two books: The Spirit of Our Politics by Michael Wear and Jesus and the Powers by NT Wright and Michael Bird. There are three areas I am covering to put together some thoughts on how we are are live as Christians in America. (NOT American Christians. NoteContinue reading “The deep joy of God”
Political and spiritual involvement
One of the words we toss around without understanding the definition is “secular.” When it comes to being in the public square, it is a misunderstood (and abused) word. In Jesus and the Powers, Wright and Bird draw a clear picture of true secularism, where government is useful to allow religious voices to be heardContinue reading “Political and spiritual involvement”
A vision of hope
If there is any word that best describes my feeling in this election year it’s this: Exhaustion
Dealing with our current American Church culture
“Stupidity is a more dangerous enemy of the good than malice. One may protest against evil; it can be exposed and, if need be, prevented by use of force. Evil always carries within itself the germ of its own subversion in that it leaves behind in human beings at least a sense of unease. AgainstContinue reading “Dealing with our current American Church culture”
It is time for a new “Confessing Church”
“Christianity stands or falls with its revolutionary protest against violence, arbitrariness, and pride of power and with its defense for the weak… Christianity has adjusted itself much too easily to the worship of power. It should give much more offense, more shock to the world than it is doing. Christianity should take a much moreContinue reading “It is time for a new “Confessing Church””
Wise words from a seasoned pastor
As our country seems to be spiraling down into madness — I earnestly hope we’ll yet see a wonderful turn-around — but if the madness prevails, two things. One, I hope, by God’s grace, to retain my integrity. And I hope my dissent is publicly obvious. I want to stand as a calm, cheerful, wise,Continue reading “Wise words from a seasoned pastor”
Apprentice 2 Jesus 