Posts by pwsadmin
The God Card
In a recent speech at a church in West Philadelphia, VP Harris talked about her faith and, in a very nuanced way, suggested that “God expects us to help Him”…
Read MoreNot to Act is to Act
The meme attached to today’s thought has been making the rounds on the internet for years and has been used dozens of times in support of and against different politicians…
Read MoreSelf-Loathing Destroys
I was not taught to be humble, which has its pitfalls. On the one hand, I was able to develop a strong sense of self and a healthy ego. On…
Read MoreMisdirected Ministry
As happens with almost every Holy Day that becomes a Holiday; the 2-month slog towards Halloween is in full stride. I remember, as a kid, that we might have a…
Read MoreIs Trump the Anti-Christ?
A Baptist minister in Stuart’s Draft, VA, was fired for calling Donald Trump the anti-Christ and for saying that anyone who votes for him is not a Christian. This happened…
Read MoreYour Theology is Your Opinion
As state Supreme Courts – and the US SC, eventually – prepare to hear cases about public schools and governments force-feeding religion on unwilling participants, I think it is important…
Read MoreBreaking up is hard to do
You all know that I was a United Methodist until I was 39, serving as a pastor for 15 years before I left and became United Church of Christ. I…
Read MoreThe Public Manipulation of God
I have probably mentioned this before, so please bear with me. It was probably 24 years ago; I was new at my present church, and it was time for the…
Read MoreObjectively Bad?
As a Christian, I struggle with judgment. I try really hard to not judge people based on appearance and have pretty much gotten over my biases about that. Still, occasionally,…
Read MoreNo Room For Difference
We have seen a disturbing shift in America these last 50 years, and I don’t see it as a shift for the better. For much of our history, the dominant…
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