Category: Community
Between Native Americans and Pilgrims
For a few years my wife, children, and I would hear about the jokes, laughter, and family news on the following day when we went to get our share of the leftover oxtails and pie. Happily, we haven't l... Read More
Who ‘owns’ religious practice?
Is it appropriate to "borrow" religious practices from religious traditions other than our own? If so, what are the limits to such practices and how should this be done? If not, then why not?... Read More
Thoughts on Forgiveness
“As ministers to their countrymen at arms, German chaplains had an immensely difficult job. Hostile military, state, and party authorities made their work even harder. Some chaplains showed fortitud... Read More
Integration, In-Formation, Incarnation
Despite the resistance to seminary I described in my previous post, I have moaned on many occasions, “I wish I could just go to school full-time.” I am meandering my way through seminary, ... Read More
Learning to Give Thanks – Ritual for Humanists
I know how to celebrate Christmas. The tree, the carols, the mulled wine, the mistletoe: all this makes sense to me. Although I am not a Christian, I know the Christmas story and its significance in t... Read More
Exodus 23:9 — A Christian Perspective on Immigration
For decades it has been a common sight at sporting events, rallies, concerts – everywhere that television cameras capture public spectators. Somewhere in the crowd someone holds up a large sign be... Read More
Muslim-Christian Relations in Pakistan by Zahid Shahab
While growing up in Lala Musa (Gujrat, Punjab) and Islamabad in Pakistan, I have witnessed Christians as domestic workers in my home and neighborhood. This job is considered to be one of the lowest fo... Read More
The Best (and Worst?) Ripostes to the New Atheism
Books & Culture: A Christian Review recently extended me the privilege of reviewing replies to the New Atheism, including one co-authored by Intelligent Design guru, Philip Johnson. Although it in... Read More