Yes, the Simpsons actually had the Orthodox Church in one of their episodes. And, they actually had it correct that year. This year is just like the year on which the Simpsons showed that particular episode. The West and a couple of the … [Continue reading]
What is left for conservative progressive Christians? – LGBTQ
A sea change has taken place in the last 96 hours. After Indiana passed the religious freedom bill and known conservative organizations such as Wal-Mart and NASCAR objected, it is clear that a sea change has taken place. It is clear that gay … [Continue reading]
Animé and culture
I am an avowed fan of animé. I enjoy watching it. And, yes, I have become quite used to the big-eyed look that is common to the genre. Frankly, it is quite fun to relax with an afternoon of animé in Japanese with subtitles. You see, I like … [Continue reading]
Our history in the USA causes us problems
“Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! Because you build the tombs of the prophets and adorn the monuments of the righteous, and say, ‘If we had lived in the days of our fathers, we would not have been partakers with them in the blood of the … [Continue reading]
Taking responsibility – part of the reason for Lent
As funny as the cartoon above is, it is also all too true. I am old enough to remember Flip Wilson, a comedian who had a character called Geraldine Jones whose classic line was “the devil made me do it.” It was quite a laugh-getter and became one of … [Continue reading]
We must remember – an old old advice
"In every generation, every person must see him or herself as having left Egypt," – from the Seder (Passover) service. Our journey through Lent is a journey of remembrance. We are just like the Jews in this. Part of the Torah was to teach your … [Continue reading]
A bad time, a good time, to be in law enforcement
The number of law enforcement officers shot to death in the line of duty rose more than 50% last year, according to the Washington-based National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund. – CNN article Two police officers have been killed … [Continue reading]
Accusations of dishonesty are often inappropriate
I suspect that many of us have been part of accusing someone else of drawing conclusions simply because they are followers of or members of [fill in the blank]. There are times when it is legitimate to say such. But, if we are honest, most of the … [Continue reading]
When we lose our boundaries in our church advertising
Notice that the date of this event is on Easter Sunday. When interviewed, the pastor of this congregation claims that this comes from the verse in Hebrews that says to “strip off” everything that entangles us and keeps us from getting closer to … [Continue reading]
Guess who is not in charge?
“Imagine yourself as a living house. God comes in to rebuild that house. At first, perhaps, you can understand what He is doing. He is getting the drains right and stopping the leaks in the roof and so on; you knew that those jobs needed doing and so … [Continue reading]
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