The Other 2,099 Christian Clerks

September 9, 2015.Reading time 6 minutes.

As newly minted media martyr, Kim Davis, enjoys what is no doubt the last of her fifteen minutes, I’ve heard many on the Religious Right repeat the following call to action: “We (read: “Christians”) need to support a Christian’s right to practice their faith.” As a Christian Minister myself, I am a pretty big supporter […]

No. It’s Not the Same.

September 8, 2015.Reading time 8 minutes.

I’ve not commented publicly on the Kim Davis issue thus far. Primarily because it’s clear to me Davis is now, at best, simply courting publicity and being used by the Christian Right to further the “Meme” of so-called widespread “American Christian persecution.” She seems to enjoy this spotlight, as a poster-child for this false flag. […]

The Jot and Tittle of Ginny Mikita’s Situation

September 5, 2015.Reading time 13 minutes.

This week, the United Methodist world has been up in arms at the treatment of Ginny Mikita. Mikita, a lay woman from a church in Michigan, has been summarily removed from church membership by her annual conference authorities, because she obtained an online ordination for the purpose of presiding at the same sex wedding of […]

How To Be A Progressive Christian Without Being A Grump About It

August 14, 2015.Reading time less than 1 minute.

How To Be A Progressive Christian Without Being A Grump About It.

I Am A Man

July 21, 2015.Reading time less than 1 minute.

The Power of Belief. The Power of Fear.

July 10, 2015.Reading time 9 minutes.

Oh, Texas. For the love of Sam Houston’s ghost… The news out today is that the Jade Helm conspiracy is alive and well. And, worse, 44 percent of us Texans believe the US Army is likely to impose martial law on Texas. If you’re behind on the story, click here for the latest. Or watch […]

When Anyone Is More Free, Everybody Wins

July 4, 2015.Reading time 6 minutes.

It’s been years since I felt quite this patriotic on the 4th of July. It’s been years since the arc of American history has bent quite so dramatically toward justice. All week, I’ve had the old Jesus Jones song running through my brain: Last Sunday in church, we recognized George and Jack as the first […]

Dear American Christians (Part Two)

July 1, 2015.Reading time 9 minutes.

Dear American Christians, I wrote you earlier this year about much the same thing I will say today. And, in truth, I’m not really speaking to all American Christians. Just those who believe they are being persecuted for their faith. Primarily, White Evangelical Protestants. A poll in 2014 show that you, White Evangelical Protestants, believe […]

What Is Scapegoating?

July 1, 2015.Reading time 5 minutes.

The scapegoat is an ancient religious ritual that has been brought forward into modern times by our media culture. The scapegoat was a ritual animal that was either sacrificed, or driven from the community, bearing the sins of the entire community. The following is taken from Myth Encyclopedia: Myths and Legends of the World “The […]

Dear UM Moderates: What We Need To Hear You Say

June 30, 2015.Reading time 5 minutes.

Dear United Methodist Moderates: I call you to publicly support the civil marriage rights of gay and lesbian persons, and to implore our civil servants to support the constitution. Whatever your personal/theological views of same sex marriage in the Church, please know and remember that the UMC has a strong statement supporting the Civil Rights […]