Missions
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 [...]
Digitally Enhanced Worship Song
Can I implore someone to go with me on this and to use this song during a worship service, gathering, or curated space? I’m becoming convinced that until the church takes up the technologies of the age with its narrative, rituals and prayers, our technology will only ever be seen as other than us! I [...]
New Podcast: Brian McLaren on A New Kind of Christianity
This week we have Brian Mclaren back on for a record breaking 4th interview, which means we have interviewed him more than CNN. Nick does a great job with the interview, especially since I couldn’t be on the line as I was out at Theology after Google’s Claremont Gathering (#tag10). Also, and in case you missed [...]
Lynn Hopkins: Choosing Sides
Here is another post by guest blogger Lynn Hopkins. Enjoy! The Unitarian Universalist Association has a program about standing up in the struggle for justice, for the inherent worth and dignity of all persons, called “Standing on the Side of Love.” Though I am aligned with its aims, I struggle with the title. Joshua’s recent [...]
Philip Clayton vs. Academic Theology: The Postman Revisited
Philip Clayton equals Kevin Costner as epic hero. In recent conversations with Philip (listen to podcast here), and with others (see AAR 2009 or HBC podcast), Clayton has really begun to push against academic “ivory tower” theology as being too disconnected from the kind of theology that is really necessary or capable of meeting the [...]
Haiti: Abduction, Adoption, or Arrogance?
Some friends and I have been pondering on my Facebook profile about the recent allegations of child trafficking in Haiti. Of course by now you would recognize the allegations that have been levied against a group of well-meaning Baptist from Idaho. Today in my class on Ethics, we spent a good deal of the time [...]
New Intro, Old Podcast with Kiva founder
Here’s a link to remixed podcast between Josh Brown and Kiva founder from back in 2007. Nick and I do a new intro for it which is pretty hilarious (as usual). Old notes about it: “IT WAS BOUND to happen. The Nick & Josh Podcast scooped the Almighty. Oprah that is. Last Tuesday I recorded [...]
Introducing: Interfaith Power and Light
I’ve come across this organization (Interfaith Power and Light) a few times here in Georgia. They are doing some dang good work and were just recently recognized by the UN Secretary General. Check them out especially if you are wondering how your community of faith might be better about your environmental engagement. And please, don’t [...]
Oxfam Commericial: What the Hell?
I am a big fan of Oxfam. I just didn’t expect to see a commerical like this over coffee in the morning. It is hilarious and well done. Please give! JC Send to Facebook
The Maasai Creed: Context or Call?
The other day Alan Hirsch posted this creed on his facebook page. He notes, “that was composed in 1960 by the Maasai people of East Africa in collaboration with missionaries from the Congregation of the Holy Ghost. The creed attempts to express the essentials of the Christian faith within the Maasai culture. Jaroslav Pelikan, one [...]
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