Like-Mindedness
We are people of unpresumptuous faith. We are everywhere. And we are not interested in perpetuating your unnecessary suffering. +MSH
Tag: Christ
Relational Depth
…why aren’t we, as Christians, more concerned with decisions that are clearly ethical, rather than eager to discern who’s more (counter-)culturally agreeable?
How Far Is Too Far?
Don’t worry, I’m not getting immoral. I’m just getting political. Why I’m getting political would be a good question to ask…of myself. Most of the time when I do, I’m not entirely sure I want to be, and yet I’ve no idea how not to be. That last point is one of the reasons I’m… Continue reading How Far Is Too Far?
The Danger of “Prooftexting”
We’ve all been there: a friendly question turns into a pointed question; a well-meaning discussion turns into a heated argument. Words flow like a dam-burst, and the damage might as well be subject to an agency for interpersonal disaster relief. But what if we could prevent the cracks in the dam in the first place?… Continue reading The Danger of “Prooftexting”
The Militarization of Christianity: Fallacy and Fact
At first blush, it appears the Interwebz are crawling with religious articles that beg to be picked apart. And no, I don’t mean articles written in the 1970s, or five years ago, or even last year.
Today’s lucky contestant is Dale Martin, a professor of religious studies featured in an article published this very Thursday, September 18, about new ideas as to the “real reasons” behind Jesus’ crucifixion for Newsweek. Mr. Martin, sir, please come on down.
Take Action Against Abuse
Are we more willing and able to bring healing when called, or to continue drowning ourselves in entertainment when it’s unnecessary? We may see tonight.
Qualification or Discrimination
Idealistic diversity is being used to make genuine diversity impossible.
The Islamic Samaritan
…a lawyer stood up to put him to the test, saying, “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” He said to him, “What is written in the Law? How do you read it?” And he answered, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and… Continue reading The Islamic Samaritan
Churched, Unchurched’s Beliefs
As a matter of being upfront with my readership, I’m going to lay out exactly where I stand on common issues at this moment, which is January of 2014. This is not a statement of faith per se, but a disclaimer of in-flux personal beliefs, and as a matter of Christian maturity are therefore open… Continue reading Churched, Unchurched’s Beliefs
What’s In A Christmas List?
In the classic Charlie Brown special, Linus gives one of my favorite lines: “Christmas has not only become too commercial, it’s become toooooo dangerous.” One could be easily forgiven now for thinking about Christmas like Linus. If anything, “commercials” are much of what we remember about the holiday season in our Western,… Continue reading What’s In A Christmas List?
False Atonement: Modern Dichotomy and The Postmodern Christian
While postmodernism is a ground-shaker, and many have taken to it rather…slowly…for good reasons, there’s one highly disagreeable reason, and that is the desire to hold onto false dichotomies. Pop quiz! Postmodernism, as a rule, deconstructs things in order to their root assumptions. One misunderstanding about postmodernism is that reconstructing things is not an… Continue reading False Atonement: Modern Dichotomy and The Postmodern Christian
The Righteousness of Unity
Advent is a time for peace, for reflection on the One who fulfills our every need, the One who guides lovingly (and yes, sometimes a bit abruptly) as our true life-shepherd. His name is Jesus. And he’s a bit sneaky. See, he likes to pop up in the most seemingly random times, or reveal his… Continue reading The Righteousness of Unity
Chaplain Mike Harmon: Churched, Unchurched 