Religion
Distrust of Science Not Just Among the Uneducated
Over the last several weeks, I have posted several responses to the essays being posted by the Nazarenes Exploring Evolution website. According to this site, those behind it seem concerned about the wide disparity between Nazarenes in the pews and Nazarenes serving as educators and scholars. The clear implication from this site, and the essays […]
A Fresh Look at the Christianity of Johnny Cash
I think that I have always liked Johnny Cash’s music, maybe more since the time I was less than a stone’s throw away from him at a Christian Booksellers Association (CBA) convention which he was at because he was the official spokesperson for the Franklin Electronic Bible, or maybe it was the release of the videos […]
Is There a Future for “Holiness”?
I remember the days when we heard alot about the “holiness movement.” I’m not too young to remember when holiness was the major theme that was both promoted by the denomination of which I am a part as well as regularly preached from the pulpit. I remember when “Holiness unto the Lord” was more than […]
Grown Children of Divorce: Another Challenge for the Church
In this day and age, there are few people who haven’t been touched by divorce in some way, even if it is simply having a friend or family member who has divorced. Divorce is a tragedy for all involved and while many view it as sin, it does not go beyond the possibility of forgiveness. […]
From Dissatisfaction to Revival
Scholars have identified three or four Great Awakenings in the history of the United States. These revivals of true religion always brought with them a positive and dramatic change to the communities which were involved, and to a great extent the country as a whole, as people who were lost and living in sin were […]
Helping the Gospel Appeal to Everyone: Reflections on True Story by James Choung
Some of the primary concerns of young people today are care for the environment, relief for oppressed peoples, and the healing of other “systems” in their world that have been “damaged by evil” and are in need of restoration. Being concerned, they often jump into the task of attempting to heal those systems without […]
The Millennial Generation’s Acceptable Sin
There is danger brewing in what 20-somethings in the Church believe is acceptable. Those of us interested in maintaining orthodoxy in the Church as well as enriching the spiritual life of our young people should take note. Below begins what I think is an excellent article discussing this danger. It is written by Bart Gingerich, […]
Are We Responsible for Another Person’s Choices?
The Australian DJs who pranked the hospital where British royal, Kate Middleton, was being treated have reportedly lost their jobs, or at least have had their show suspended. While the prank itself, received much publicity and air-play, Jacintha Saldanha, the nurse who the DJs convinced they were the Queen and Prince Charles, has apparently committed […]
The Christian Life and the Liberal Right
Originally posted on Juicy Ecumenism – The Institute on Religion & Democracy's Blog:
(Photo credit: The Pretty Padded Room) By Addie Darling Since the election, there have been numerous articles tolling the bell for the death of Christianity’s relevancy in the political sphere, as well as a continuing discussion over the future of Christian political activism. These…
Reflections on “The Divine Embrace”
Major Themes If “The Divine Embrace” was to be summarized in one sentence, it would be: “… spiritual life…is union with God fulfilled in a life of contemplation and participation in God’s vision for life in this world” (p. 16). Dr. Webber goes back to this statement over and over as he explores spirituality in […]
Here I Sit 