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As she often does my colleague, Rev. Christy Thomas has a blog well worth your time today. Her title is “Incarnational Theology and Corrective Rape.” As you might surmise, it’s a hard read. Like Christy, I invite you to read the New York Times article that inspired her. It talks about the horrific practice in […]
Read MoreSeveral online friends sent this essay to me this week: Religious Progressives Predicted To Outnumber Conservatives, Survey Finds It’s well worth the read, and cites data that comes from the Public Religion Research Institute. A few standout quotes: “With each generation, the popularity of religious conservatism has declined. Forty-seven percent of the Silent Generation (ages […]
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Although I blog about a lot of things, I’ve never written much about abortion or about why I am fundamentally “Pro-Choice.” But my friend Rev. Jim Rigby, a minister from Austin, asked yesterday for clergy who are Pro-Choice to sign their name to statement. I was please to stand with many other Texas clergy who […]
Read MoreIn the past several days, I’ve had several talks with folks regarding the twin Supreme Court rulings on same sex marriage, and its implications for the United Methodist Church. The gist has been to lament just how dramatically “out-of-step” the United Methodist Church has become on the issue of same sex marriage, and LGBT issues […]
Read More“The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.” — Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. I don’t know. Today, it sure feels like that arc is picking up a little steam. My first thoughts on reading the Supreme Court decisions had to do with our families here at Northaven Church. When […]
Read MoreRight now, State Senator Wendy Davis of Fort Worth is filibustering on the floor of the Texas Senate. I thought you would appreciate reading a part of a message that I just sent to her: As a United Methodist clergy in Texas, I am horrified by the bill before the Texas Senate. Years ago now, […]
Read MoreDear Church of Jesus Christ, That seems like a pompous salutation for a blog. But I don’t know what else fits. I am led to write to anyone who considers themselves a follower of Jesus Christ. I am led by God’s Holy Spirit to write to you about the situation with Exodus Ministries International, and […]
Read MoreLet me get my full geek on, and offer you a George RR Martin quote for the day: “Winter Is Coming.” I know. I know. That’s crazy talk. The hottest days of Summer haven’t even arrived. Whether you love Winter or hate it, it’s foolish to talk about it being on the way. But, scientifically? […]
Read MoreIt’s hard to fathom that I haven’t written anything on immigration in so long. Not to brag, but I was writing on immigration before immigration was cool. Or, at least, before there was a bill that stood a chance of passing. So, now, the Dream Act is before us. It’s got some chance of passing, […]
Read MoreToday is “Loving Day,” the day where the Loving Case is celebrated all across the nation. The Loving Case, as you may recall, was the Supreme Court case that struck down laws across the nation which prevented interracial marriage. If you’re unfamiliar, here’s an old report from ABC News: Obviously, Dennise and I have always […]
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