Category Archives: Christian Practice

"Being Theologically Conservative"

Posted on April 13, 2009 by Rick

My friend Joshua (whom I get to visit when in Atlanta for Catalyst Conference) is a self-described “Socially Liberal, Theologically Conservative, Protestant” whose political views are “Very Liberal”. My intent here is not to debate or quibble with the “socially/politically … Continue reading →

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SERMON – "(Not just eat but) Chew your Bible" (Psalm 1)

Posted on November 10, 2008 by Rick

Richard M. Wright “(Not just eat but) Chew your Bible” Psalm 1 Church of the Nations October 26, 2008 30th Sunday Ordinary Time (A) Well – we are out of food. So what will we eat now? The first days … Continue reading →

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Cal Thomas – conservative Christians just might try to imitate Jesus instead

Posted on November 7, 2008 by Rick

That is my not Cal’s title for the column. There has been much handwringing (what a great word) and debate the last few days concerning the Republican party and why it lost so badly this week (not just the presidential … Continue reading →

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BabyBlueCafe – "How Blended Worship Builds Community"

Posted on September 16, 2008 by Rick

BabyBlueCafe is a thoughtful blog by an Anglican who lives in northern Virginia(?). She is on my short list when it comes to intelligent commentary on religious happenings particularly within Anglicanism. From BabyBlue’s fine and thoughtful post: So instead of … Continue reading →

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Cracks in the Plating – Isaiah 56

Posted on August 17, 2008 by Rick

There has been an exchange of unusual quality over at TitusOneNine concerning the issue of same-sex relations and the classic “shellfish” argument. By this I mean those who take the more “liberal” view (same-sex relations are not inherently sinful and … Continue reading →

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Conversing with conservative Christians continued

Posted on June 27, 2008 by Rick

Another gem from this morning. We American evangelicals are fond of saying, “God has a wonderful plan for your life.” For some, God’s plan is for you to suffer, maybe die, for your faith. Not exacly “say these words and … Continue reading →

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Why we continue to converse with conservative Christians

Posted on June 26, 2008 by Rick

That is a horrible title for this post – but it alliterates! What is weird is that among Southern Baptists I am a liberal heretic. Among Anglicans I am a rabid right wing conservative. It just depends which classroom I … Continue reading →

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The Cooperative Baptist Fellowship and the MDGs

Posted on June 24, 2008 by Rick

The Cooperative Baptist Fellowship is now officially in full support of the Millennium Development Goals set forth by the United Nations.* A few months ago I wrote about my ambivalence concerning this new emphasis. The Millennium Development Goals and Christian … Continue reading →

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Holy Conservation (or) Sabbath, part XXVI

Posted on May 29, 2008 by Rick

Holy Conservation (or) Sabbath, part XXVI Richard M. Wright The carbon footprint of the Baton Rouge metropolitan area grew at almost three times the per capita rate of the footprint of the average U.S. metropolitan area between 2000 and 2005, … Continue reading →

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Holy Restraint (or) Sabbath, part XXV

Posted on May 7, 2008 by Rick

Holy Restraint (or) Sabbath, part XXV Richard M. Wright Six years you shall sow your field, and six years you shall prune your vineyard, and gather in their yield; 4 but in the seventh year there shall be a sabbath … Continue reading →

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