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Theology of the Body, Episode I: The Orans Gesture in Christian Prayer

Posted on November 4, 2012November 3, 2012 by Alasdair Ekpenyong

This is the first installment in an ongoing series that will explore issues in spirituality through a review of significant symbolic motions, poses, and gestures from a variety of religious traditions... Read More

Dare to Ask Questions: The (Occasionally Intrusive) Ministry of Curiosity

Posted on October 19, 2011October 27, 2011 by Kathryn Ray

The story of Jesus healing a lame man in John 5:1-15 is repeated in church sanctuaries throughout the world. The setup reads like so many others: Jesus comes across an invalid. I would think Jesus, wh... Read More

An Atheist and Franz Kafka’s “The Castle”

Posted on August 5, 2011August 15, 2011 by Kile Jones

This was first presented as “The Power of Kafka’s Castle,” at the Conference on Retaliation, California State University Fullerton, January 28, 2011. It was later revised and presented as “K... Read More

Protestant by Death: Discovering Congregational Vitality

Posted on February 2, 2011February 3, 2011 by Congregational Resource Guide

I’m a Presbyterian minister but come by my interest (and my ignorance) of the Jewish faith honestly. My father died when I was six. My mother’s Protestant faith won out. I tell people I’m Presby... Read More