Human Rights
Troy Davis: A Global Day of Solidarity
You may remember me posting about Troy Davis over the last several years. Starting today there are a series of events planned to pray for and request the State of Georgia to grant him clemency. Here is a link to today’s activities. Here is a link to my former posts. Though I have only been [...]
9/11, Lectionary Readings, and the Challenge of Interfaith Living
Sometimes, lectionary readings just get it right. On September 11 as I was driving to HIEC I passed one of those famous church signs. It simply read: “There will come a judgment!” If I’m honest I was a little annoyed by the fact that on 9/11 the last thing that people need to be concerned [...]
Creation Care Podcast! Oil Spill Thoughts!
In this podcast Josh grabs another round table podcast with the likes of Julie Clawson, Ben Lowe, and Tom Sine. The four of them discuss the (lack of a) Christian response to the oil spill in the gulf of Mexico as well as other issues facing the American Christianity’s move towards more active caring for [...]
Guest Blogger Iris: Oklahoma’s Free Ride
We have had our attention divided in the news as of late. Arizona grabbed us first with divisive immigration action that seems more like racial profiling than actual reform. Then came the oil spill, a catastrophe in itself, 11 lives lost and a huge threat to the livelihoods of fishers and drillers alike. We watch [...]
South Park, Islam, and Diana Butler Bass
You may have heard quite a bit of the banter about South Park’s handling of Islam. Where, here is an article that Diana Butler Bass wrote. And in case you missed her on the podcast, check this out. Good stuff! JC Send to Facebook
Arch Des on Arizona
Here is a link to a great article by Archbishop Desmond Tutu on the Arizona Immigration bill. Do read it! JC Send to Facebook
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