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
The Rise of Antifa
A few thoughts on Charlottesville, Race, and Church Practices
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
Hungry Venezuelans turn to Colombia for a plate of food
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 […]
Christian Leaders React to Charlottesville
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
Holy smoke! The church of cannabis
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
Is Charlottesville What’s Really Going On in the USA?
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 […]
Religion and Politics at the Dinner Table: Challenging the Old Maxim
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
The Immigrant Mind: The Deadly Side of Middle East Christian Sectarianism – Philos Project
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
Reconciling the three Democratic parties
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
Politics and the Progressive Christian
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