Really, our theology is a bit like IKEA furniture, and nowhere is the IKEA-ness expressed best in the American church through General Convention. If you’ve ever put together anything from IKEA, you know that the instructions are short on words, big on pictures, and the expectation is that with these instructions, any of us can “go thou and do likewise.”
Ethicist and Blogger George Clifford responds to the ethical compromise inherent in General Convention’s approval of marriage equality with wonder and worry for the future.
Greg and gang explore the world of FX’s Sons of Anarchy and wonder about the ways a criminal biker gang might resemble the church – and is that homeless lady really Jesus?
At the Magazine this month we’re telling stories and reflecting on General Convention. In this piece, George Clifford reflects on the meaning of and in Bishop Curry’s election as Presiding Bishop.
Betsy, Greg, and Richard discuss the secret origins of Popping Collars and get into the topic of Hollywood biblical epics and how they affect the way we view scripture.
In the Magazine this month, we’re exploring the lived experience of marriage from within and without. In this post, Laurie Gudim ponders the power of liturgy as she recalls the day she and Rosean stood together to tell everyone how important they were to each other.
Beware of anyone who claims to speak for God. This week’s movie reviews look at Mad Max and Prophet’s Prey.
Two recent articles, at NBC news and the Washington Post, inspired by the work of political scientist and author Robert Putnam (best known for his book Bowling Alone) have looked into the idea that declining religious participation is potentially a contributing factor to the rising wealth-gap.
Calling a new rector is not like hiring a new associate for your law firm. Calling a new rector is not like voting for a new senator or mayor.
It’s more like preparing to enter into the covenant of marriage. To do it right means you need to be thoughtful and prayerful, and that usually takes some time.
At this time of year, here in the US, we are surrounded by Christmas Carols seemingly everywhere we go. And ever since the emergence of