Off and on (mostly on, I suppose), I think about the clash of ideas that takes place between people when talking about religion. In “educated” (I use this word advisedly) middle class America, there is an informal moral principle at
Off and on (mostly on, I suppose), I think about the clash of ideas that takes place between people when talking about religion. In “educated” (I use this word advisedly) middle class America, there is an informal moral principle at
I’ve heard the story. I’ve read the story. And I just watched the story on the History Channel while I was mortifying my flesh on the treadmill. The Christmas Truce of 1914 is truly a historical wonder, but not for
Working on a college campus puts one in the position of hearing lots of talk about diversity: racial diversity, national and ethnic diversity, cultural diversity, religious diversity, gender diversity. These are among the standard referents for folk in higher education.
Reading John Wesley’s Sermon (actually, it’s Charles’, I recently learned) , “The Cause and Cure of Earthquakes,” reminds me again of how societies’ assumptions can change. The title alone strikes today’s reader as quaint, to say the least. An earthquake
Among the requisite qualities for my new job as SMU Chaplain, I find these three: (1) passionate commitment to Christ, (2) strong United Methodist identity and (3) openness to people of other faiths. The third point is particularly important because