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Tag: Scripture

"When You Stand Praying ... Forgive"

“When You Stand Praying … Forgive”

Posted on November 30, 2017September 13, 2018 by Daniel F. Flores
In summer of 2017, my wife and I taught a Sunday school series on the Jewishness of Jesus. It was not the first time we taught this topic. This delightfully progressive and thoughtful group was quick ... Read More
Some Biblical Reflections on Refugees

Some Biblical Reflections on Refugees

Posted on February 8, 2017February 5, 2017 by Mark Randall James
The Biblical story of salvation begins with a community of refugees. The book of Genesis recounts how Jacob and his family sought refuge in Egypt from a severe famine. The book of Exodus begins–... Read More
“Right View” and Interfaith Dialogue

“Right View” and Interfaith Dialogue

Posted on September 3, 2015September 7, 2015 by Jenn Lindsay
One “fold” on the Buddhist Noble Eightfold Path toward enlightenment is Right View. “Right view” is the skill of dissolving interpretations in favor of drawing closer to the reality of the wor... Read More
Should Civil and Church Marriage be Separated?

Should Civil and Church Marriage be Separated?

Posted on July 16, 2015July 16, 2015 by Mark Randall James
Some Christians have responded to the court's recent ruling in favor of same-sex marriage by calling for Christians to totally separate 'civil' marriage from 'church' marriage. But this position is to... Read More
On Irreconcilable Differences: My Interreligious Dialogue with Mormon Missionaries

On Irreconcilable Differences: My Interreligious Dialogue with Mormon Missionaries

Posted on June 16, 2015June 15, 2015 by Jenn Lindsay
Since I’m conducting field research on interfaith dialogue in Rome, I thought it would be an important part of my participant-observation to embark upon a dialogue. I met some Mormon sisters conduct... Read More
The Peace and Violence of Christmas

The Peace and Violence of Christmas

Posted on January 2, 2015January 2, 2015 by Mark Randall James
At church this Christmas Eve, we read one of my favorite passages. Isaiah 11:1-10 begins by prophesying the coming of the Messiah, the Rod of Jesse, and it ends with that unsurpassable vision o... Read More
Thanksgiving Just For Christians?

Thanksgiving Just For Christians?

Posted on November 11, 2014November 10, 2014 by Wendy Webber
Several friends and I have debated the nature of Thanksgiving for years. My friends contend that it is a Christian holiday. I disagree. Thanksgiving is in no way intrinsically religious. Of course, no... Read More
Interpretweeting: An Experiment in Social Media

Interpretweeting: An Experiment in Social Media

Posted on May 7, 2014May 6, 2014 by Mark Randall James
What can you say worth saying in 140 characters? I used to think: not much. But if the ancient wisdom of the great Scriptural commentators could be expressed in less than 140 characters, why shouldn... Read More
The Good Samaritan: Knowing our Strengths and Weaknesses for Care

The Good Samaritan: Knowing our Strengths and Weaknesses for Care

Posted on March 26, 2014March 24, 2014 by Esther Boyd
This past week, I had the great honor of leading an alternative spring break trip of ten undergraduate students to Philadelphia, with an emphasis on interfaith encounters and social justice. We focuse... Read More
Differences…Divinely Ordained?

Differences…Divinely Ordained?

Posted on January 27, 2014January 27, 2014 by Santa Poudel
After graduating from Texas A&M University in 2011, I promptly moved to India for my spiritual quest hoping that the thorough understanding of a new philosophy (Tartam) that incorporates the teach... Read More
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