I usually agree with Jim Wallis, though I often wish that he would go further in his critique of the current order. But, as he says in the following article, he is a conservative Christian (and I am not). As a nation, is it too much to hope that we may be approaching [...]
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What Does “Economic Recovery” Mean?
Brian McLaren is a controversial figure in the Emerging Church movement. Whatever you might think of his theology, you have to respect his appeal to many who belong to Generation X. I found this commentary by Brian and thought that it expressed some ideas that deserve wider consideration. I’m posting it here [...]
Just a Thought ….
This year, many people have been forced to cut back on the consumerism that drove Christmases past. Maybe it would do us all good to read what a Catholic priest has to say about Christmas. This article appeared in the November/December 2008 issue of Tikkun Magazine.
Is Christmas Christian?
by Fr. Richard Rohr
As a [...]
Is There Hope?
Last Spring, I flamed out in anger after encountering the incredible short-sightedness of those who thought Tea Parties were the answer. I resolved to take some time off and I did, only coming back when Glenn Beck forced Van Jones to resign from the Obama administration. I felt then that I had to [...]
What is Wrong About the Religious Right
I’m posting this essay in the hopes of spreading Dr. Gregory Boyd’s thoughts more widely. The agenda of the religious right is destroying our country and we progressive types need to learn that Christianity is not synonymous with right wing religious fanaticism. Dr. Boyd is the founder and senior pastor of Woodland [...]
A Radical Christian Perspective on California’s Proposition 8
Leave it to me to be contrarian and controversial at the same time. I’ve never had any patience with those who would impose their beliefs on others and I have no respect for those people’s leaders. When I learned that the religious right had spent millions of dollars (a majority of those funds from [...]
Van Jones on Rabbi Michael Lerner
I’ve been reflecting on the comment that Beth made in response to my post featuring Chris Hedges’ thoughts on populism. She observed that, “[a]s a Christian myself, I am actually almost repulsed by the Religious Right, but I can see why so many of my fellow blue-collar friends are drawn to them.” She [...]