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Remembering History: The Greensboro Sit-ins

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I wrote the first version of this post three years ago. Since this is the anniversary of the Greensboro Sit-ins, I thought this would a good time to dust it …

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Beloved Community / Christian humanism / Christianity / Fear / justice / Kingdom of Heaven / love / radical discipleship / War

No One Leaves Home…

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3:30 in the morning is entirely too damn early to get up, even if you only have to pee. When that’s the case, you can stagger to the bathroom and …

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Beloved Community / bigotry / Christian humanism / Fear / grace / justice / politics / social media

Seriously, Y’all?

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Okay, the dialogue about the Syrian refugee crisis has gotten way out of hand. Is a country that was founded by immigrants, some of whom were fleeing sectarian violence and persecution, …

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Beloved Community / Christian humanism / Christians / Christmas / conservative / conservatives / hypocrisy / liberals / persecution / War on Christmas

Much Ado About Nothing?

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On Monday, I weighed in on the Starbucks holiday cup controversy that, it turns out, isn’t all that controversial. At least, that’s what some folks are trying to say. Conservatives …

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Christian culture / Christian humanism / Christianity / conservative / conservatives / Culture Wars / economic justice / Gospel / Greed / humor / politics / poverty / Progressive / progressives / radical discipleship / Religion / sarcasm / science

Pope Francis and The GOP: Where Is The Love?

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Unless you live under a rock, you know the Pope is visiting the U. S. this week. What you might not have known is that Frankie is a “progressive”. At …

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You’re Going To Be Disappointed

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For those of you who don’t already know, I volunteer at Love Wins Ministries, “a ministry of presence and pastoral care for the homeless and at-risk population of Raleigh, NC.” …

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Beloved Community / Christian humanism / community / economic justice / Evil / Gospel / justice / poverty / racism / Social Justice / violence

Listen To Me, Damn It!

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  When it comes to the situation in Baltimore,  Hugh Hollowell, my brother from another mother, has said that white people should  “Shut up, and amplify minority reports and black …

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Of Chia Pets And Used Underwear

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Today, I want to share an article I found this morning in The Old North State Beacon (“All the fake news that’s fit to print since I made the site up this …

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Belief / Christian humanism / Christianity / Christians / community / God / Holy Spirit / Jesus / Progressive / spirituality

A Mystical Experience?

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I have written more than once about my problems with the more mystical aspects of Christianity. Some of those issues spring from a mind that may be too analytical for …

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Advent / Beloved Community / Blogging / Christian humanism / Christianity / Christians / community / God / grace / Jesus / love / radical discipleship / spirituality

Angels Without Wings

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On occasion, the staff at College Park Baptist Church will ask members for stories about our lives. At the beginning of Advent, they did it again, this time asking stories …

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