Trend Watch: “Progressive Christian”
Is the Spirit moving in Christianity, or will “Progressive Christianity” be last year’s handbag?
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Gays Punked by New UCC Ad
You’re welcome here, just don’t do THAT!
Read MoreTaking Stock of Religion in Super Bowl 44
A short list of commercials and events with religious underpinnings….
Read MoreDon’t Underestimate the Power of Religious Left
Not only does a new study point to a thriving religious left, but the impact may even be greater than the numbers suggest.
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On the ELCA’s Historic Shift to Include Gay Clergy: Reflections of a Self-Exiled Lutheran
Reflecting with mixed emotions his decision to leave the church of his childhood over its inability to accept gays, the author recalls his own words, that “Scripture calls us to look beyond Scripture, to God and to our neighbor,” and wonders whether he should return to the church; indeed, whether such a thing is possible.
Read MoreJustice Denied by the “Culture of Life”
A standard misconception of the religious right is to privilege sexual “sins” over the sin of, say, a lack of economic justice for women. A story from Genesis 38 retold…
Read MoreHistorical “GOTCHA!” and the Planned Parenthood Sting
The religious right tries to cut off public funds for Planned Parenthood; a look at the effort to discredit PP with allegations of racism.
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RDGenerations: Youth and Liberal Religion
Father and daughter talk about religion and culture, from traversing the borderlands with immigration activists, to ‘Girls Nation’, to a United Church of Christ youth gathering.
Read MoreCrossing Denominational Lines to Reprimand “Freaky Fraus”
Dissident UCC pastor apologizes to Catholic Church for his co-religionists’ role in gay-friendly, women’s ordination…
Read MoreHate Crimes Update—Killing “Liberal Vermin” in Tennessee
A newspaper in Knoxville prints the text of the letter written by the man who opened fire last year in a Knoxville church. Sobering and disturbing.
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