Category: Intra-Faith
Carrying the Spirit of Christmas beyond December
As I write this piece, the Christmas decorations in my house are already beginning to come down. My family took our Christmas tree down on New Year’s Eve and just a couple of days ago I helped pack ... Read More
Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary
I am not sure if it is the Catholic in me, or the United Methodist in me, or the Mom in me, or the woman in me, but one person I feel does not receive the recognition she deserves at Christmas is, of ... Read More
Interfaith Dialog: Respect is Key
This semester I had the honor and pleasure to work as the educational assistant for a course, “Religious Pluralism” at McCormick Theological Seminary under the leadership of Dr. Robert Ca... Read More
5 Things the Church Can Learn From Women’s Roller Derby
In a world where girls and young women are bombarded by the media's portrayal of the perfect body -- where eating disorders, depression and low self-esteem characterize young women's lives -- there al... Read More
An Advertisement for Advent, the Anti-Holiday
Hey there, weary Christian! Are you a retail employee disillusioned by the singleminded zeal of shoppers determined to spread the spirit of giving, come hell or high water? Are you a stressed out chur... Read More
Husayn, and the Occupation of Hearts on ‘Ashura
Dec 3, 2011 / Muharram 8, 1432 According to the Islamic calendar, Muslims recently entered a new year, 1432 years from the Prophet Muhammad’s migration to the city of Medina. The month is named Muha... Read More
Looking Beyond “All-American Muslim”
A few weeks have gone by since the November 11 premier of the TLC reality show “All-American Muslim.” I have only just found some time to sit down and watch the first two episodes of the show. Hav... Read More
Church of Depression: Negative Cognitions and a Fundamentalist Theology of Sin
While modern mental health care has recognized the incredibly dangerous and often paralyzing effects of depression characterized by low self-esteem, feeling worthless, and feeling as if one is being r... Read More