We all, religious or not, to some extent mix together these ways of thinking and acting - love, as against domination. They express whatever faith - or nonfaith - we have. But they are probably opposites.
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Thomas Jefferson Cut Up His Bible – With Great Respect
Thomas Jefferson spent considerable time and careful attention on Jesus of Nazareth - more, it seems to me, than many preachers I have listened to. And those preachers and other teachers claim that Jesus is their “Lord and...
Give Credit Where It’s Due – But Don’t Assume Too Much
Do not assume that 1) because there is real love there, 2) there cannot also be some ignorance, arrogance, misinformation, judgmentalism, or even hate.
5 Simple Keys to Good Christian Living
SIMPLE WAYS Sometimes we need it to be simple Here’s a good, simple summary for spiritual living – 2, 3 or 5 keys of Christian living, depends on how you count. 1 Peter 4:7-11 He’s writing to people under stress –...
Finding Your New Normal – 4 Tips, Simple but Serious
All these NEW NORMAL posts can be seen at “Finding Your New Normal.” TIP #1 … the work God loves that YOU do! In this pandemic huge numbers of people are doing something God absolutely LOVES. They’re...
5 Good Books for Ministers
These can be of value to any kind of Christian ministry, not just the professional pastorate. Here are brief comments on each.
Can We Love Our Problem Nation – Like Jeremiah Did?
How painful to be so lovingly and faithfully involved in what you know is a dead-end ministry! We need to honor Jeremiah for his faithfulness under such circumstances. And if we feel our situation is similar, we need to imitate...
Gandhi Said Freedom Is Connected to Equality, and is Crucial to Humane Life
If I think of another person as having true and legitimate freedom, being equal with me in having freedom, then, Gandhi believed, I may not like how they choose to use their freedom, but we stand together in a space of mutual...
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Naomi Klein Finds Hope – In “Killing the Trump WIthin”
A deeply diverse and insistently forward-looking campaign … could well prove unbeatable. A Strong Call to Insistent Courage and Hope Naomi Klein calls us to action and hope in No Is Not Enough:...
He Understands Having Hope – for Unity in Flexible Resistance
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...
If You Do Not Love Your Neighbor Whom You CAN See – Can You Love God?
The author of “1 John” makes a simple, blunt, very logical analysis of our emotional attachments – or professed attachments. (1 John 4:20) If you do not love your brother whom you...
The Quiet Places in Our Lives Make Our Public Activity Safer
Contemplation and Public Action The public good is most in danger when the voluntary visits to contemplation are neglected in favor of immediate communitarian action. We don’t have to go off...
“It Will Happen Here.” Solidarity is the Only Possible Response.
When so many groups are under attack a collective response is the only response. They're attacking all of us to make us feel atomized and fearful.
Evangelicalism is Broken. Do They Know? Do They Care? (review of Labberton’s “Still Evangelical?”)
Many of them see no crisis, judging from 5 of the 12 articles in Mark Labbertons’s recent valuable book Still Evangelical? (pub’d Jan 2018). If you are concerned about these issues – if you...
German Christians Sold Out to Power and Glory
Pro-Life: What Do They Want, or Actually Do?
Short Quotes – Martin Luther King’s "Letter from Birmingham Jail"*
6 Truths for Trump Years – Martin Luther King’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail”
Turn the Other Cheek MEANS Resist Them Non-Violently
The Petty God is Bad But Worshiped Everywhere, in All Religions
Nurse – Philosopher Makes Case for COMPASSION, CARING as a Primary Value
The Love Off-Switch – Say “But Abortion” and You Don’t Have to Love Your Neighbors!
We Must Speak Up. “Lift your voice like a trumpet; declare to my people their sins.”
John Paul II: Private Prayer and the Dangers of Public Life
Do Not Be Upset. Do Not Be Afraid. Even If Everything is Changing. (Teresa of Avila)
Jesus and Racism – Samaritan Lives Matter – Black Lives Matter
It’s Not Foreigners, Atheists and Gays Who Must Turn! 2 Chronicles 7:14
Crucial Issues Today
Evangelicalism is Broken. Do They Know? Do They Care? (review of Labberton’s “Still Evangelical?”)
Why Many Christians Do Not Vote Republican
6 Truths for Trump Years – Martin Luther King’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail”
Our Grave National Danger – Links & Quotes
Pro-Life: What Do They Want, or Actually Do?
You MUST Obey? No. You Are Not a Dog. Romans 13.
Theocracy (Religion Runs the Government) – We Would Deeply Regret It
He Understands Having Hope – for Unity in Flexible Resistance
How Can One Recover From Near or Actual Trump-Worship?
What If Christians Are Persecuted Here? Advice from the Bible.
The Love Off-Switch – Say “But Abortion” and You Don’t Have to Love Your Neighbors!
NO RELIGIOUS BULLIES. We Must “Lift Our VOICES” – While We Lay Down Our SWORDS.
Naomi Klein Finds Hope – In “Killing the Trump WIthin”
The Moral Priorities of Jesus – What Did Jesus Teach?
Vice President Mike Pence is a Very Dangerous Kind of Christian – He Sells His Soul for Power
“Woe to those who make unjust laws.” – Isaiah
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
It’s Not Foreigners, Atheists and Gays Who Must Turn! 2 Chronicles 7:14
John Paul II: Private Prayer and the Dangers of Public Life
Govt Going Bad
“The Liberal Media.” Really?
I’m Not Alone In Thinking That “Ann Coulter is … sickening”
Did Isaiah Know About Our Dishonest, Self-Serving “Mainstream” Media?
Missing Jesus: Replaced by Machiavelli
Are YOU On This List Yet? We are All In Increasing Danger.
Right-Wing Violence: Pope Francis’ Early Experience (Llamame Francisco)
Christians & Churches Should Not Enforce the Bible on Us.