
Antifa’s activists say they’re battling burgeoning authoritarianism on the American right. Are they fueling it instead? Source: The Rise of Antifa – The Atlantic

Antifa’s activists say they’re battling burgeoning authoritarianism on the American right. Are they fueling it instead? Source: The Rise of Antifa – The Atlantic

I did not say much about the horror in Charlottesville over the weekend beyond a few things on Twitter. Many wiser, clearer heads had spoken and were speaking and it made more sense to share their … Source: A few thoughts on Charlottesville, Race, and Church Practices | Reformedish

An estimated 25,000 Venezuelans trek across the Simon Bolivar International Bridge into Colombia each day for work or to trade goods on the black market. Increasingly, they’re also coming to eat in one of a half-dozen facilities offering struggling Venezuelans a free plate of food. Source: Hungry Venezuelans turn to Colombia for a plate of […]

Religious communities are grappling with the racism that enabled violent attacks against protesters—including the racism within their ranks. Source: Christian Leaders React to Charlottesville – The Atlantic

As congregations dwindle, a new religion is lighting up Denver, Colorado. Aaron Millar joins the ‘elevationists’ of the International Church of Cannabis who worship the weed Source: Holy smoke! The church of cannabis | Global | The Guardian

Being a Jewish fella, I don’t hold much brief for white supremacists and neo-Nazis. But until this Saturday, I hadn’t seen a lot of them around lately. And I’ve been going about the country quite a bit for the last couple of years, hitting roughly half the states, including some like Mississippi where the Klan […]

In an age increasingly marked by incivility, we need places where we can learn (or relearn) the practice of civil disagreement. The family is uniquely suited to serve as a training ground for this crucial virtue. Source: Religion and Politics at the Dinner Table: Challenging the Old Maxim | Public Discourse

Christianity belongs in the Middle East, but the bickering, infighting, and grudge-keeping will ensure that it will eventually be nowhere. Source: The Immigrant Mind: The Deadly Side of Middle East Christian Sectarianism – Philos Project

With President Donald Trump’s Dr. Demento impersonation undermining his own party, the road should be open for Democrats to sweep the next election cycle. And, for the first time since their horrif… Source: Reconciling the three Democratic parties – Orange County Register

I spent the first two of my first three blog entries (seen here and here) introducing myself. Now I am ready to dive into issues. As I stated in the first blog, I will tend to alternate between […] Source: Politics and the Progressive Christian