Either way you slice it, our polarization has had a negative impact on the way we view the world and one another. Theologians have an opportunity to work towards the de-polarization by engaging ideas they would not normally engage.
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I'm just tired unto death of this craziness. I'm tired of the vitriol, and I'm tired of cynicism wrapping itself in the American Flag and proclaiming individual rights are greater than the general welfare.
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2017 was not as bad as some have made it out to be. Here's to saying "goodbye" to 2017 and "howdy" to 2018. Cheers!
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Having a meal with someone is form of the practice of sharing. You do not have to talk about politics.
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Christianity is declining in the United States and one reason is that many outside the church view us as hypocrites. Let's not be hypocrites in this situation. Progressives have an opportunity to take a step forward
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We need to unlearn racism so that we can the ability, and willingness, to learn how to view the world without the lenses of racism on our spectacles.
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Ash Wednesday offers the church gathered (however small a gathering it is) the opportunity to see how the church can really stand as a witness for the community. However small a gathering, the congregation is taking the sins of the community upon themselves. This is no easy task nor should it be undertaken flippantly.
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How is Trump persecuting the church? He is persecuting the church in three ways: division and antagonizing, patronizing, and puppetry.
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Our lack of space for doubt, push back, disagreement, and conversation is what has lead to the political divide we have in our country. If we fail to make space for doubt, push back, disagreement, and conversation we only threaten to aid the divide to grow further.
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