Justice
I have been somewhat silent of late on this blog in part because I have been busy in my clerical life. That is no excuse, however, for not speaking up about an issue which has had intense media attention. It … Continue reading
Where is God? I Don’t Know.
“Where is God in all of this?” I was once asked that when I was a chaplain in an emergency room. My answer – I don’t know. Do you personally know where God is in all the pain, the suffering, … Continue reading
Women, Equality and the Bible
Women and our equal status in society appear to be at risk. It feels as if it is a perilous time for those of us who battled in the workplace, in the home, and in church for equality and felt … Continue reading
Separation of Church and State
Separation of church and state is an interesting concept. The premise is that while there is freedom of religion, there should be no state religious doctrine – that all are free to choose what they believe from a religious perspective, … Continue reading
Marriage Equality
Sometimes I just don’t get it…I do not understand the ‘dialog’ or discourse around marriage. While I agree that from a faith based stance, marriage is a sacred covenant or sacrament, there is nothing in the scriptures to state that … Continue reading
Solitude
It is okay, in fact, more than okay to spend time in solitude. In this society where we are in constant touch – either physically or virtually, we are inundated by what others think, what others feel, and by the … Continue reading
What Would Martin Say?
These are the words I used today in my sermon and I felt that they were relevant enough to post to my site. To me, Martin Luther King Jr. is a mythic figure…larger than life, albeit flawed, but a principled, … Continue reading
Christian Nation?
recognize that a ‘rant’ is not the best way to get one’s point across, but aren’t there times when all you can do is rant? Or, at least it feels that way. I understand that some people believe that we … Continue reading
Why Religion?
Last Sunday, December 11, I read an article in the New York Times that caused me to ask a fundamental question: Why Religion? Hence, this blog posting. Forest Church in A Chosen Faith says that ‘religion is our human response … Continue reading
Advent Considerations
What is Advent? For someone who did not grow up in a faith that celebrated Advent, I have a paucity of perspective from a traditional point of view. But after reading about it and talking with those who ‘practice’ Advent, … Continue reading