For many of us it’s a scary time as we witness a president who can say and do anything, seemingly with impunity. He brags about his female exploits, and conservative white men and women trip over themselves to get into his rallies and join the throngs standing behind him (strategically placed, of course—notice how cameras … Continue reading “Where is the Faith Community in This Era of Trump and Culture of Alternative Facts?”
Tag: #NoMoreHate
They stood there…
They stood there, flanking each entrance into the parking lot, well-worn bibles in hand (showing how dedicated they are), and signs with large block letters poised for easy viewing. It was Sunday morning and I drove past on my way to lead worship for my own faith community. The fundamentalists were at it again! There … Continue reading “They stood there…”
A New Day Dawns for the #PCUSA at #GA223
A new day of radical inclusivity has been embraced by the Presbyterian Church (USA) at its 223rd General Assembly in St. Louis. In the spirit of Jesus who welcomed all who had been pushed to the margins of society, the assembly approved via consent agenda a number of items that only a few years ago … Continue reading “A New Day Dawns for the #PCUSA at #GA223”
The Dry Bones and Sinew of #GA223
At the San Francisco Theological Seminary luncheon on Wednesday, Rev. Dr. Yolanda Norton, the new Assistant Professor of Old Testament, challenged listeners with Ezekiel’s vision of the dry bones by saying, “If we think we are the dry bones of Ezekiel, we are missing the point.” We are the sinew. We are the flesh and … Continue reading “The Dry Bones and Sinew of #GA223”
More Prisons is Not the Answer
In Matthew 25.31-46, Jesus tells a story he likens to the kingdom of heaven wherein a king separates people like a shepherd separates sheep from goats. To the goats the king says, among other things, “I was hungry and you did not feed me. …I was in prison and you did not visit me.” They … Continue reading “More Prisons is Not the Answer”