Category Archives: Culture

Recent poor attempt to address(?) same-sex relations and Christian tradition

Posted on June 21, 2011 by admin

An old friend/classmate from Great Britain posted a link to a recent article by Jonathan Dudley entitled “My Take: Bible condemns a lot, so why focus on homosexuality?”. I thought “ho hum another article/piece/post on the subject” and made the … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Culture, Family, Hamartiology (sin), Hermeneutics (Interpretation), Logic and Reason, Religion, Same-sex, Sexuality | 12 Comments

Falling prey to propaganda (or) Afternoon coffee

Posted on June 15, 2011 by admin

When enough media outlets pound us enough with the message that someone is odious or venal or stupid one starts to believe the propaganda. “Oh man sure hope Michele Bachmann does not become the Republican presidential candidate because she’s crazy … Continue reading →

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Holy liberation (or) Sabba-, part V

Posted on May 12, 2011 by admin

First published in The Window (November 2006) Sabba- (or) Holy Liberation, part V Richard M. Wright (The Sabba- is going somewhere…) Last week I suggested that Sabba- in part represents the opposite of slavery. Perhaps liberation. And therefore asked, If … Continue reading →

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Who leaves and who keeps the house? (or) When denominations undergo radical change

Posted on November 30, 2010 by admin

Was perusing Lectionary Homiletics for December as part of my weekly sermon preparation. Noticed how many contributions are from Ed McNulty. Wonder who that is? Do a search. Come across a website that might tell me more. Turns out to … Continue reading →

Posted in Baptists, Christianity, Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, Culture, Logic and Reason, Ministry, Same-sex, Southern Baptist Convention | 3 Comments

Ross Douthat’s must read article – It’s about class and urban versus rural

Posted on July 19, 2010 by admin

Looking at the comments – before they were closed – one wonders how many New York Times readers need help with basic reading comprehension. Ross Douthat nails it. With facts rather than speculation or supposition. He discusses a recent study … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Education, Ethnicity and race, News, Society and Culture, Uncategorized | 1 Comment

What I did not like about China (or) Reflections on journey through China, part II

Posted on June 29, 2010 by admin

I have much more to write about what I like and/or admire about China. But in the meantime and out of fairness let me list a few things that I did not like. When one visits another nation with a … Continue reading →

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What China can teach us (or) Reflections on journey through China, part I

Posted on June 24, 2010 by admin

Sorry about not posting much – during my journey through China or even the first week after getting back. Trip back was a bit rough. Was awake for about 30+ hours straight. Sleep schedule was royally fouled up. And pretty … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Society and Culture, Travel | 1 Comment

SERMON – “All the Flower’s in God’s Swamp” (Revelation 7)

Posted on May 2, 2010 by admin

Forgive my lack of humility but I felt good about this one. It is something I have been wanting to say for years. It is so short because we had Communion that day. “All the Flowers in God’s Swamp” Revelation … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Christianity, Culture, Internationals, New Testament | 1 Comment

R*pe is okay against enemies of the left? (or) ***ing Sarah Palinman

Posted on April 22, 2010 by admin

That got your attention. I have tried hard not to post this but my patience is spent. Several weeks ago read a rather strong piece “The Wilding of Sarah Palin” by Robin of Berkeley at American Thinker. In a nutshell … Continue reading →

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Father Moses and cross-cultural ministry

Posted on April 13, 2010 by admin

Stories do not come much more beautiful than this. The New York Times deserves profound gratitude for a magnificent article on Father Moses Berry who is an Orthodox priest in a small rural village in Missouri. Like most Orthodox priests … Continue reading →

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