I believe Christian churches should be leading the way in promoting full acceptance of those marginalized in our culture. That was the example Jesus set. Instead, while denominations are splitting over whether or not gays and lesbians have a place in the church, many businesses are moving forward with non-discriminatory policies and same-sex partner benefits. Devoted Christians who are gay or lesbian not only have to deal with cultural stigma, but many have to do it without the support of their church.
Respectful curiosity
It’s hard to be respectfully curious and self-righteous at the same time. When I am respectfully curious, I often discover that the person whose life on the surface looks radically different from mine is usually dealing as well as they can with most of the same kinds of concerns I am.
The battle for Christmas
Now that Thanksgiving and Black Friday have come and gone, the Christmas season is in high gear. And so is the battle over Christmas. I have already received emails asking me to support causes combatting those pesky atheists and/or civil libertarians who want to take religion out of the holiday season. Christians are voicing their […]
The time of your life
Most students hope that when they look back on their time at the university they will be able to say, “Those were the best days of my life.” Their hope is that they will reflect on their university experience as four years of productive academic work, boisterous times with good friends, exciting discoveries about their […]