[A Review of Strange Glory: A Life of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, by Charles Marsh, 2014] This book is not written to coddle nor to discomfort whatever our self-image is as American Christians today; Marsh...
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Nurse – Philosopher Makes Case for COMPASSION, CARING as a Primary Value
I’ve been over at that nursing blog again (see “Fear and Courage in the Ambulance”). Here are some quotes about a Norwegian philosopher-nurse justifying compassion as a basic value...
Together in Flexible Resistance – Chris Moore-Backman Understands
What If Trump Is Still President? (He is.) Combative by nature, happier in a fight, the president may now have to choose between escalating the pitched conflict that has torn Washington apart in...
It’s Not Foreigners, Atheists and Gays Who Must Turn! 2 Chronicles 7:14
In this Scripture it’s NOT the foreigners and unbelievers who have to “turn”! WHO ARE WE TALKING ABOUT HERE? Bible passages were not written to us personally. We are looking over the shoulders of...
Turn the Other Cheek MEANS Resist Them Non-Violently
I. THE PROBLEM: Jesus says to turn the other cheek. [See a summary of this post.] Is it ever appropriate for Christians to resist authority? Many of us feel there is much in the behavior of our...
Jesus and Racism – Samaritan Lives Matter – Black Lives Matter
Samaritans in Jesus’ day were both religiously and racially despised. The phrase “Samaritan lives matter” would have been very offensive to the Jewish culture in which Jesus was...
Do Not Be Upset. Do Not Be Afraid. Even If Everything is Changing. (Teresa of Avila)
Together in Flexible Resistance – Naomi Klein Has Hope
The Petty God is Bad But Worshiped Everywhere, in All Religions
The Quiet Places in Our Lives Make Our Public Activity Safer
Evangelicalism is Broken. Do They Know? Do They Care? (review of Labberton’s “Still Evangelical?”)
Short Quotes – Martin Luther King’s "Letter from Birmingham Jail"*
“It Will Happen Here.” Solidarity is the Only Possible Response.
If You Do Not Love Your Neighbor Whom You CAN See – Can You Love God?
John Paul II: Private Prayer and the Dangers of Public Life
We Must Speak Up. “Lift your voice like a trumpet; declare to my people their sins.”
The Love Off-Switch – Say “But Abortion” and You Don’t Have to Love Your Neighbors!
Pro-Life: What Do They Want, or Actually Do?
6 Truths for the Trump Years – Martin Luther King’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail”
Crucial Issues Today
Pro-Life: What Do They Want, or Actually Do?
Theocracy (Religion Runs the Government) – We Would Deeply Regret It
How Can One Recover From Near or Actual Trump-Worship?
John Paul II: Private Prayer and the Dangers of Public Life
What If Christians Are Persecuted Here? Advice from the Bible.
Our Grave National Danger – Links & Quotes
You MUST Obey? No. You Are Not a Dog. Romans 13.
Many Will Die. This Tax “Reform” is a Vicious Assault Against Us and People We Care About.
German Christians Sold Out to Power and Glory
“Woe to those who make unjust laws.” – Isaiah
The Moral Priorities of Jesus – What Did Jesus Teach?
NO RELIGIOUS BULLIES. We Must “Lift Our VOICES” – While We Lay Down Our SWORDS.
Together in Flexible Resistance – Chris Moore-Backman Understands
Vice President Mike Pence is a Very Dangerous Kind of Christian – He Sells His Soul for Power
Evangelicalism is Broken. Do They Know? Do They Care? (review of Labberton’s “Still Evangelical?”)
Why Many Christians Do Not Vote Republican
Together in Flexible Resistance – Naomi Klein Has Hope
The Love Off-Switch – Say “But Abortion” and You Don’t Have to Love Your Neighbors!
6 Truths for the Trump Years – Martin Luther King’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail”
It’s Not Foreigners, Atheists and Gays Who Must Turn! 2 Chronicles 7:14
Govt Going Bad
Shame-meter Is Obviously Set Wrong
Theocracy (Religion Runs the Government) – We Would Deeply Regret It
“Because It’s Right” to Ban Torture
Bush Admin: “Throw Them Against The Wall.” Hate & Arrogance.
White Racism in Charlottesville – old-style Nazi Street Thugs
Surely God Will Bring You Down
Who Can You Believe? If They Claim to be Christian, “Keep Your Hand on Your Wallet.”
