Politics
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 [...]
Help Wanted!: A Christian Response to the Oil Spill
The other night while watching the show Life I was amazed. There were these ants that would eat these mushrooms and then rush off to die under trees where new mushrooms would sprout from their dead heads. I mean, when it comes to tv, this is serious stuff. So serious in fact, that it seems [...]
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
Podcast: Nick & I Chat
This was released earlier this week. This week we are basically yackin about. We mention Jennifer Knapp, the Sustainable Faith Conference, and little bits and pieces. We mention that you should follow @beckyrp because she tweeted something nick said during the conference. [Direct Download - ep 149 - Nick and Josh Conversate] peace…. jc Send [...]
Jennifer Knapp, the Bible and Homosexuality: The Elusive Quest for Biblical Normativity
The other night’s interview between Larry King, Jennifer Knapp, Pastor Bob Bostford and Ted Haggard again demonstrated one key thing: the quest for a universal and Biblically fixed understanding of Christianity in relation to homosexuality has and remains to be elusive. Throughout the course of the two-hour interview, Larry King once again highlighted that in [...]
Last Night’s King Interview with Jennifer Knapp
Not sure if you got to see last night’s interview with Larry King, Jennifer Knapp and Pastor Bob Botsford, but you really should check it out. I am working on piece about it will either post it here (in the next few days) or link to where it gets posted. Stay tuned though. And in [...]
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