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Cardinal Dolan has revealed way more than he meant to with comments to “Meet The Press” this weekend. Asked about gay marriage, the Cardinal said the Catholic Church had been “outmarketed” on the issue. Outmarketed?!!! Like “Coke vs. Pepsi?” Then it hit me. I remembered the very same reaction to the very first weekend when […]
Read MoreAs a Methodist preacher, I’ve always been humbled to recall that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s famous “Letter From Birmingham Jail” was written, in part, to Methodist bishops. They weren’t the only recipients, of course. The letter was a response to previous statements from Alabama-area clergy of several Christian denominations. But at least two of […]
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 […]
Read MoreBeen texting with my friend, Rev. Sid Hall tonight, and I really can’t express it any better than he has done, regarding the news out of the SW Texas Conference today: “The church not only does harm to loving and qualified people for ministry in taking such action, but makes a profound theological statement by […]
Read MoreVery pleased to be a part of DreamUMC’s 1st Anniversary “Sync Blog“ tonight. The assignment for this blog is its title. Although, if I had a “do-over” on this entry, I’d title this blog: “Game Theory And the Possibility of Schism.” I’m going to take the question literally, and answer it as such. I’m also […]
Read MoreThis week, the Supreme Court takes up two important cases on the issue of same-sex marriage. The cases may, or may not, fundamentally change the legal understanding of marriage in our nation. Whether or not they do, decisions are not expected for months. (UPDATE 6/27/13: Yesterday, the Supreme Court came back with decisions in both […]
Read More(Note: Please read this entire blog for an important update at the end…EF) Watching the election of the Pope Francis last week, I couldn’t help but notice how impressive it was to see a true “global church” in action. However, it also reminded me of a truth about our beloved United Methodist Church… We say […]
Read MoreIf you want to understand just how much the tectonic plates are shifting in America, pay close attention to the situation with Tim Tebow and First Baptist Church, Dallas. Thank you, Tim, for quietly and firmly doing the right thing. Mark these words of prophecy: despite FBC’s impressive new building they will continue to see […]
Read MoreOne of the trends in United Methodism these days is to talk extensively about “the mission field.” It’s a buzz word. It’s a concept. The question is asked: “In every place where we do ministry, what does the mission field look like?” It’s a very very good question, and I’m glad we’re asking it. Demographics, […]
Read MoreI mean that question pretty literally. Since Tuesday’s election, I’ve heard “public Christians” –those speaking on TV, radio, the media– talking about the horrible apocalypse that was unleashed Tuesday night, at the re-election of Barack Obama. For months and months now, in my North Dallas neighborhood, I’ve seen these yardsigns: They’re apparently from the Dallas […]
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