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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 [...]

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

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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

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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

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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 [...]

National Day of Silence: What Are You Going To Do To End The Silence?

National Day of Silence activities are being held at Candler today rather than tomorrow. But I am sure that you would be able honor tomorrow with your silence as well if you were interested.
Here is a description of the day from the website with links:
“The National Day of Silence brings attention to anti-LGBT name-calling, [...]

Jennifer Knapp Comes Out!

Check out this link. Interesting. I wonder who else will emerge. And this article coming on the heels of the day of silence! What are you going to do to end the silence? JC

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